Keyword: organic

The Non-Toxic Avenger
What you don’t know can hurt you
by Deanna Duke

Most of us turn a blind eye to the startling array of chemicals lurking in everything from shampoo to baby bottles to the bills in our wallets, choosing to believe that government agencies ensure the safety of the products we wear, use, ingest and …
related subjects: Health & Wellness

Backyard Bounty
The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
by Linda Gilkeson

Are you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule? Would you like to enjoy fresh, home-grown produce every month of the year?
Backyard Bounty …
related subjects: Food and Gardening

From Container to Kitchen
Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Pots
by D.J. Herda

More and more people are recognizing the need for nutritious, local, sustainable food, but organic options can be costly, and the produce sections of most supermarkets are packed with fruits and vegetables that have racked up more frequent flier …
related subjects: Food and Gardening

Gardening for the Faint of Heart
by Robin Wheeler

This humorous yet practicalgardening guide will help youget "down to earth". Packedwith whimsical illustrationsand overflowing with usefulsuggestions, Gardening for theFaint of Heart is ideal for thenovice gardener. Learn abouteverything from …
related subjects: Food and Gardening , New Catalyst Books

Gardening When It Counts
Growing Food in Hard Times
by Steve Solomon

The decline of cheap oil is inspiring increasing numbers of North Americans to achieve some measure of backyard food self-sufficiency. In hard times, the family can be greatly helped by growing a highly productive food garden, requiring little cash …
related subjects: Food and Gardening , Post Carbon Prep / Peak Oil