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Back to Eden [videorecording] / by Barrett, Michael.(CARDINAL)780053; Gautschi, Paul.; Richardson, Dana.; Zentz, Sarah.;
Paul Gautschi.After years of back-breaking toil in ground ravaged by the effects of man-made growing systems, Paul Gautschi has discovered a taste of what God intended for mankind in the garden of Eden. Some of the vital issues facing agriculture today include soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, weed control, pest control, crop rotation, and PH issues. None of these issues exist in the unaltered state of nature or in Paul's gardens and orchards. "Back to Eden" invites you to take a walk with Paul as he teaches you sustainable organic growing methods that are capable of being implemented in diverse climates around the world.Not rated.DVD.
Subjects: Video recordings.; Gautschi, Paul.; Organic farming.; Sustainable agriculture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The practical encyclopedia of garden pests and diseases / by Mikolajski, Andrew.(CARDINAL)534389;
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Garden pests; Plants, Ornamental;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Building soils for better crops / by Magdoff, Fred,1942-; Van Es, Harold,1958-; Sustainable Agriculture Network.(CARDINAL)435736;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224) and index.Part one The basics of soil organic matter, physical properties, and nutrients: Healthy soils -- What is soil organic matter? -- The living soil -- Why is organic matter so important? -- Amount of organic matter in soils -- Let's get physical: soil tilth, aeration, and water -- Nutrient cycles and flows -- Part two Ecological soil & crop management: Managing for high quality soils -- Animal manures -- Cover crops -- Crop rotations -- Making and using composts -- Reducing soil erosion -- Preventing and lessening compaction -- Reducing tillage -- Nutrient management: an introduction -- Management of nitrogen and phosphorus -- Other fertility issues: nutrients, cec, acidity and alkalinity -- Getting the most from soil tests -- Part three Putting it all together: How good are your soils? on-farm soil health evaluation -- Putting it all together.
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Humus.; Soil management.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Six weeks to omg : get skinnier than all your friends / by Fulton, Venice A.(CARDINAL)603483;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-283).Cut the crap -- How to get the skinny on -- High five -- How, how, how -- Big plans -- Measuring greatness -- Break fast or break fats -- Kinny dipping -- Black gold -- Move over exercise -- Mind the gap -- Appetite for success -- The second half -- The truth about being naughty -- The fast and the furious: part 1 -- The fast and the furious: part 2 -- Sweet and deadly -- Carbs in a nutshell -- Big fat lies -- Hunt and wait -- Become a heavy metal chick -- Party tricks with balloons -- Stuck in the middle -- Fat and miserable -- Beauty sleep -- Thirsty work -- The not so cute dimples -- Green with envy -- Hype and type -- Crop rotation -- Ditch double digit disks -- Who's counting? -- Recipe for disaster -- After six comes seven -- The joy of six -- The first chapter -- Who told you that? -- Visit Venice -- Thanks.Describes how to lose weight fast through a system that includes skipping breakfast, taking early-morning cold-water baths, and not eating broccoli--
Subjects: Reducing diets.; Weight loss.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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How to open & operate a financially successful small farm : with companion CD-ROM / by Nelson, Melissa G.(Melissa Gwyn),1969-(CARDINAL)565221; Fryer, Julie,author.(CARDINAL)595982;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Assess yourself : Are you ready for this? -- Resources required : What do you actually need? -- Type of farm : How do you fit in? -- Starting plant production : Where do you begin? -- Beginning animal production -- Researching your markets and selling your products -- Marketing : How do I get the word out effectively? -- Setting up shop : Planning, structuring, licensing, and insurance -- Business management, analysis, and bookkeeping -- Government assistance to farmers -- Loans, grants, and investors -- The business plan -- Maintaining, growing, or selling your business.This book was written for farmers who want their own small farm business. You will learn about the basics of a small farm - what you will need, how your life will change, and what you can expect from the government, your neighbors, and living with plants and livestock. You will learn about how a farmer's lifestyle is different from yours, building a farm plan and evaluating your resources before making decisions. You will also learn how to get help and which good farming principles, followed by the top farmers in the world, to trust. The nature of soil, working with soil, and the essence of crop rotation are all outlined in detail to help you make better decisions with your crops. You will also learn how to use green manure and cover crops to protect your plants and the environment.
Subjects: Farm management.; Farms, Small.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Mini farming : self-sufficiency on a 1/4 acre / by Markham, Brett L.,author.(CARDINAL)486614;
Includes bibliographical references (page 211) and indexes.Introduction -- Overview of intensive agriculture -- How mini-farming works for you -- Raised beds -- Soil composition and maintenance -- Compost -- Plant nutrients in-depth -- Time and yield -- Watering and irrigation -- Crop proportions and sizing -- Pest and disease control -- Seed starting -- Selecting and saving seed -- Season extension -- Fruit trees and vines -- Raising chickens for eggs -- Raising chickens for meat -- The Markham farm chicken plucker -- Public domain thresher designs -- Preserving the harvest -- Selling your produce -- Putting it all together.Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre -- and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require. Even if you have never been a farmer or a gardener, this book covers everything you need to know to get started: buying and saving seeds, starting seedlings, establishing raised beds, soil fertility practices, composting, pest and disease problems, crop rotation, farm planning, and much more. Because self-sufficiency is the objective, subjects such as raising backyard chickens and home canning are also covered. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with photographs, tables, diagrams, and illustrations.--
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Agriculture; Farms, Small; Self-reliant living;
Available copies: 48 / Total copies: 62
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Organic gardening techniques : expert advice on planting, growing, and caring for your fruits, vegetables, and herbs / by Hamilton, Nick,author.(CARDINAL)426022;
Getting started -- Preparing to grow -- Growing -- Maintaining your garden -- After growing -- DIY garden projects."The popularity of organic gardening continues to rise as people seek to control the quality and freshness of the food they eat. And organic gardening isn't just about creating delicious healthy food for the table: it's also about supporting delicate ecosystems and working without the use of chemicals. This comprehensive handbook of organic gardening techniques is full of practical information on sowing and growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and other plants. From selecting the right tools to propagation, crop rotation, growing on supports, training greenhouse crops, watering, weed control--all of the essentials are here. Protecting crops from pests and diseases is dealt with comprehensively, along with extensive advice on storing and preserving your produce after the harvest. Packed full of information, with useful tips throughout, Organic Gardening Techniques is a thorough reference guide for every organic gardener."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Organic gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The self-sufficiency handbook : a complete guide to greener living / by Bridgewater, Alan.(CARDINAL)520041; Bridgewater, Gill.(CARDINAL)371214;
The land -- The self-sufficient house -- The organic food garden -- Animal husbandry -- The pantry."Anyone considering a shift to a greener way of living must get this inspirational and practical guide. With easy-to-read layouts and simple text, it runs the full ecological gamut, from geothermal heating to crop rotation to soap making. The Bridgewaters, well-regarded garden writers, help readers answer questions such as how much land they really require, whether or not to depend entirely on natural forms of energy, and which farm animals will best meet their needs. There?s practical information on building an insulated flue-pipe chimney, identifying edible wild plants, and composting with worms. In addition to recipes for jams, rhubarb wine, and other delicious foods, three A-Z sections offer planting and harvesting instructions for vegetables and salad crops, fruits, and herbs"--Publisher description.Description based on print version record.
Subjects: Environmental protection; Environmentalism.; Organic living.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Raised-bed gardening for beginners : everything you need to know to start and sustain a thriving garden / by Wylie, Tammy,author.(CARDINAL)816854;
Planning your garden -- Building structures -- Soil -- Planting -- Growing and harvesting -- Plant profiles -- Plant hardiness zones.Learn all about raised beds--and up your gardening game. Worried about space? Interested in bigger and better yields? Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you all the amazing advantages of raised-bed gardens--and how easy creating them can be. A complete primer for fresh and experienced planters alike, this book contains everything you need to know to start a happy and healthy raised-bed garden. Learn to build your bed, select the right plants, and so much more. Simple guides will have even the greenest gardeners serving up freshly picked vegetables in no time. Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners includes: Raised-bed gardening 101--from constructing a planting box to mixing and maintaining soil, step-by-step instructions make getting started easy; From greenhorn to green thumb--help your garden thrive with detailed suggestions for crop rotation, partner planting, and seed starting; Perfect picks--full profiles--plus growing and harvesting tips--for 30 popular and beginner-friendly plants make choosing the right ones for your garden a cinch.
Subjects: Raised bed gardening.; Beds (Gardens); Gardening.; Garden structures;
Available copies: 17 / Total copies: 19
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Great garden fix-its : organic remedies for everything from aphids to weeds / by Bucks, Christine.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-208).
Subjects: Garden pests; Organic gardening.; Plant diseases.; Plants, Protection of.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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