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Hugelkultur, also sometimes referred to as hugel bed, is a permaculture gardening technique for growing vegetables in heaps made from timber and covered over with topsoil. In this short introduction to a well established but little known growing concept, you will discover what it involves and how it can be used to great advantage particularly in dry arid regions. With a proper understanding and application of this simple technique, vegetables can be grown with minimum irrigation—and less backache!

Hugelkultur raised bed gardening. This is perhaps one of the most ancient of the no-dig gardening techniques for growing fruit and vegetables, originating in the Black Forest region of Germany, it has been around for many centuries. Created as a way to grow food in areas where good arable land was limited, the Hugelkultur makes use of material that would otherwise be discarded as useless - forest debris and other garden waste.

Grüner wird′s nicht! Nachhaltig leben, um den Planeten für kommende Generationen zu erhalten, das wollen inzwischen die meisten Menschen. Doch während Flugverzicht, Recycling und vegane Ernährung zum guten Ton gehören, bleibt ein Thema in der Diskussion außen vor: unser Geld. Dabei ist der bewusste Umgang mit Geld ein entscheidender Hebel, um den Planeten zu schützen.

This is a beginners guide to minimalist living. In just a short time, you will get a taste of what it is like to be a minimalist and why living this way might be the best thing for you. This book will allow you to reflect on your lifestyle choices and the things you want vs the things you need.

Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Where common sense meets beauty—a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place.

Interested in raising chickens for their delicious, fresh eggs and goats for their farm-fresh dairy? You’ve come to the right homestead! No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start. Just a straightforward path to happy, healthy chickens and goats—and tasty, high-quality eggs, milk, and meat! These books were written with beginners in mind and contain plenty of useful information! If you want to pursue your dream of becoming more sustainable and gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed, this is the perfect book set for you.

I have found foraging to be very fulfilling and a way of life I wish I had started earlier. Besides the fact that this way of life helps you enjoy the natural world and connect with it, it is also a way of cutting costs. This guide is just meant to help you know where to step and what to avoid in your journey of becoming a forager. This book is specifically designed for those who have an interest in foraging for wild plants in North America. The beginners will find it more rewarding. However, even if you are an ardent forager, you should also give it a shot.

El objetivo de este audiolibro es ofrecer una visión objetiva de la situación insostenible a la que hemos llegado dando a conocer al lector las causas que la han provocado y ofrecer una mirada hacia el futuro analizando algunos de los cambios que pueden implementar tanto las empresas como los consumidores para conseguir un desarrollo económico que no dañe el medio ambiente. Somos perfectamente conscientes de que es necesario un cambio ¿sabemos en qué consiste el cambio?

Many people don’t believe their own actions can make a difference when it comes to the health of our planet. The truth is that our daily thoughts, choices, actions, and habits are immensely powerful—especially when multiplied by millions of people. In this book, you’ll discover the actions you can take on the individual and household level that will help you become a part of the overall solution to help our planet.

Dieser unterhaltsame Ratgeber soll uns in einem bewussteren Umgang mit Konsum und Besitztum unterstützen. Besser, schneller, innovativer. Ständig neue Dinge zu kaufen und besitzen – macht uns das wirklich glücklich? Nein, sagt Coach Michael Simperl. Nach dem Motto "Weniger ist mehr" lässt es sich nicht nur einfacher, sondern auch glücklicher leben. Wie das funktioniert und wie wir es schaffen, uns wieder auf die wichtigen Dinge im Leben konzentrieren, wird uns in diesem Hörbuch nahegelegt.

You don’t need to be a professional landscaper to be able to grow your own thriving garden, and you definitely don’t need four acres of land to add a touch of nature to your home. Whether you’re a lifelong gardener looking for inspiration, or you’re just someone who loves being surrounded by nature, this comprehensive guide will give you everything you need to know about growing plants in small spaces with raised beds, containers, and vertical structures, so you can finally start on a gardening journey that will last a lifetime.

We associate trees and woodlands with harmony, health, and vitality. And yet, so often, we struggle to experience these qualities in our everyday lives. What if we could harness the wisdom of the forest for ourselves? Think Like a Tree, the first guide of its kind, reveals the underlying principles of nature’s secrets of success one by one, and demonstrates how we can apply them to our own lives. Drawing on woodland examples from around the globe, it shares the amazing abilities of trees, their evolutionary success stories, and their abilities to heal.

Are you sick and tired of the daily grind? Do you finally want to say good-bye to living in congested towns and cities and discover something that actually works for you? If so, then this audiobook is for you. You see, off-grid living doesn’t have to be difficult. Even if you’ve tried searching for the perfect plot of land and failed. The truth is, it’s much easier than you think. Amazon best-selling author, Bradley Stone provides you with a step-by-step blueprint to becoming self sufficient and living off grid without the worries of sourcing reliable information.

Sehnen auch Sie sich nach mehr Überblick über Ihr Leben, fühlen sich erdrückt von ihrem materiellen Umfeld? In unserer heutigen Gesellschaft wird Konsum und Besitz oft mit Glück gleichgesetzt. Denn immer mehr Menschen erkennen: Lebensqualität und Glück kann man nicht kaufen! Nicht ohne Grund verschreiben sich immer mehr Menschen dem Minimalismus als Wegweiser für ein einfaches, bewussteres Leben. Konsumverzicht ist Ihr Schlüssel zum Glück: Entrümpeln Sie Geist und Seele und schaffen Sie Platz für die Dinge, die Sie wirklich glücklich machen.

El objetivo del minimalismo no es sólo simplificar tu vida, sino ayudarte a redescubrir lo que realmente es importante para ti, lo que verdaderamente te hace feliz. Un minimalista rechaza de pleno que sus posesiones le definan. El minimalista encuentra la felicidad en las experiencias y no en los objetos. El minimalismo es el impulso consciente e intencional de las cosas que más valoramos y la eliminación de cualquier cosa que nos distraiga de ellas. Para lograr interiorizar esto debemos aceptar ciertas máximas implícitas en esta filosofía de vida.

You’ve seen the videos, news features, blogs, and other content showing how many individuals and families around the world have been able to leave behind the daily grind of the urban jungle. Now, they are living in healthier, more mindful, and adventure-filled residences, far from the daily grind of the modern-day consumer-driven culture. They know how to source their own food, produce their own electricity, and live comfortably without harming the environment. Does this sound like something you want for yourself and your household as well? Then you’ve come to the right source!

Have you ever imagined being able to serve home-cooked meals, salads, and soups made from vegetables grown right in your home? Have you ever wanted to have your own garden, but just don’t have the space for it? In this simplified guide, you will learn all about why indoor gardens are so great, the benefits of setting one up, and how you can set yours up in a few easy steps. It will teach you how to make the most of your space, from your kitchen countertops to your windowsill, walls, balconies, and pretty much anywhere else in your home.

Minimalisme er frihed. Det handler hverken om, hvor mange ting du skiller dig af med, eller hvor mange du beholder. Minimalisme handler om, hvad der bliver plads til, når overflødige ting fjernes fra dit hjem og dit liv. Jane Ibsen Piper, der står bag Danmarks største minimalistgruppe på Facebook, giver masser af inspiration og gode råd til et liv med færre ting, mere glæde og ro omkring dig. Jane Ibsen Piper er uddannet jurist og har de seneste 10 år arbejdet inden for den finansielle sektor. Derudover er Jane lidt af en opsparings-guru.

Vi bliver flere og flere mennesker på jorden, hvilket betyder, at vi skal producere flere og flere fødevarer uden at drive rovdrift på naturen og dens ressourcer. I en gennemsnitsdanskers CO2-regnskab fylder fødevarer 20-25 procent, så klimavenlig mad på menuen er et must i den grønne omstilling og et område, hvor den enkelte person eller familie relativt let kan gøre en forskel. Men hvordan kommer man i gang? Hvor skal man som forbruger starte, hvis man gerne vil spise en mere miljøvenlig kost.

Du planst den Hausbau oder Hauskauf eines Tiny Houses? Oder interessierst du dich generell für kleine Häuser, ein Containerhaus, Minihäuser bzw. Modulhäuser? Du findest in diesem Hörbuch Baupläne und Grundrisse für Tiny Homes, und Denkanstöße die Du für den Innenausbau und die Inneneinrichtung deines Micro Hauses unbedingt beachten musst.