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  The Olive Harvest - A Memoir of...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  The story of life on a French olive farm continues with this moving memoir of hard work, hard luck, and waiting for the return of happiness. Carol Drinkwater and her husband, Michel, arrive at their villa in Provence in anticipation of another glorious summer. Unfortunately, they find the farm unkempt and suffering from lack of rainfall. When their gardener, Monsieur Quashia, finally shows up, he cheerfully explains the shed-building project he’s working on as a surprise for them—a surprise that will send their expenses skyrocketing. But there are bigger problems to come than wild boars tearing through fences and other everyday challenges of farming. After a terrifying accident in Monte Carlo and a hospital stay, Michel is barely functional, and Carol soon realizes she must fend for herself. Burdened with problems from a financial reversal to the threat of nearby wildfires, she will experience firsthand the uncertainties that have plagued farmers since the dawn of agriculture—and hold on to hope that in the end, nature will provide. “A storyteller of great economy and deftness.” —The Telegraph

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  Soil Health - Building and...

  Gertrude Harris

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  Soil structure is the physical arrangement of particles and aggregates that form the soil matrix, affecting everything from root growth to water retention and air circulation. The fundamental components of soil include sand, silt, and clay, each contributing unique properties that define the texture and function of the soil. Understanding soil structure is crucial for anyone looking to improve or maintain soil health, as it directly influences the soil’s ability to support plant life. 
  The size of soil particles determines its texture, which in turn affects its drainage and nutrient-holding capacity. Sand particles are the largest, with relatively little ability to retain nutrients or water, but they allow for excellent drainage. Silt particles are smaller and retain water better, though they may also become compacted more easily. Clay, the smallest of the soil particles, holds both water and nutrients but can create a dense, heavy structure that may not drain well, especially when wet. 
  Soil texture influences its ability to hold nutrients and support plant growth. A balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay—known as loam—is ideal for most plants, as it combines the drainage properties of sand with the nutrient and water retention capabilities of silt and clay. Loam provides the necessary balance of aeration, moisture, and nutrient availability for healthy root systems. 
  The way these particles aggregate into clusters—known as soil structure—is just as important as texture. Soil aggregates, or clumps of soil particles bound together by organic matter, create small spaces for air and water to flow through. This porosity is essential for maintaining soil health. Well-aggregated soil has good permeability and

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  The Homesteader's Handbook -...

  JENNI FEWELL, AMY REMPEL

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  The Homesteader's Handbook: Mastering Self-Sufficiency on Any Property 
  Have you ever dreamed of living off the grid, cultivating your own food, or creating an oasis of self-reliance right in your backyard? Dive into "The Homesteader's Handbook: Mastering Self-Sufficiency on Any Property" and unearth the art and science of thriving in your own personal haven! This comprehensive guide is all about making self-sufficiency not only possible but also deeply rewarding. 
  🍅 Cultivating a Resilient Garden: Whether you have sprawling acres or a modest balcony, discover how to grow a bountiful harvest. From heirloom tomatoes to medicinal herbs, embrace the secrets of crop rotation, companion planting, and organic solutions! 
  🐔 Raising Livestock the Right Way: Delve into the do's and don'ts of nurturing animals. Whether it's chickens for fresh eggs, goats for dairy, or bees for honey, we have you covered. Get ready to achieve farm-fresh produce right from your own yard! 
  🏡 Eco-Friendly Homestead Innovations: Become a maestro of green living! Integrate renewable energy sources, rainwater harvesting, and waste-reducing strategies to create a homestead that's in harmony with Mother Nature. 
  🔧 DIY Projects & Home Repairs: Harness the power of handiwork! From building a chicken coop to mending fences, learn to handle essential tools and execute projects that fortify your self-sufficient ambitions. 
  So, are you ready to roll up your sleeves, revel in the rhythms of nature, and reshape your lifestyle? Dive into "The Homesteader's Handbook" and craft a life filled with authenticity, ingenuity, and wholesome fulfillment. The age of the modern homesteader is here. Stake your claim, and let the adventure begin! 🌽🛠️🐝

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  Growing Marijuana For Beginners...

  Dave Abbott

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  Do you want to grow your own marijuana plants but don't know where to start? If the answer is yes, this is exactly where you should be right now. You might be hesitant because you always seem to kill that houseplant you bought or have never actually got your hands in the dirt. Whether you've grown your own plants before or lack a green thumb, this guide will help you grow your own healthy marijuana plants soon. Once you are equipped with the information given in this book and put in a little time and effort, you will be able to grow good marijuana too. You will soon learn how to grow a superior product far better than most of what is available. If you want to grow vegan buds or are just looking to grow organic marijuana, you can try it all. 
  If you look at many studies, you will find that most commercially grown marijuana has traces of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. A lot of the strains are not dried and cured properly and are rarely flushed as well. How the plants are grown, when they are harvested, etc., will affect how good the marijuana will be. When you learn how to grow it yourself, you will have control over all of these factors. This is especially important for medical marijuana patients. Growing good marijuana will help you get the most effective benefits from it.

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  Gardening at the Margins -...

  Gabriel R. Valle

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  Gardening at the Margins tells the remarkable story of a diverse group of neighbors working together to grow food and community in the Santa Clara Valley in California. Based on four years of deeply engaged ethnographic field research via a Participatory Action Research project with the people and ecosystems of La Mesa Verde home garden program, Gabriel R. Valle develops a theory of convivial labor to describe how the acts of care among the diverse gardeners—through growing, preparing, and eating food in one of the most income unequal places in the country—are powerful, complex acts of resistance. 
   
   
   
  The individuals featured in the book are imagining and building alternative worlds and futures amid the very real challenges they embody and endure. Climate change, for example, is forcing thousands of migrants to urban areas, which means recent immigrants' traditional environmental, nutritional, and healing knowledge will continue to be threatened by the pervasiveness of modernity and the homogenization of global capitalism. Moreover, once rural people migrate to urban areas, their ability to retain traditional foodways will remain difficult without spaces of autonomy. The stories in this book reveal how people create the physical space to grow food and the political space to enact autonomy to revive and restore agroecological knowledge needed for an uncertain future.

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  Maintaining Weight Loss: How To...

  Dr. Kevin Shiels

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  Are you unable to maintain a healthy weight? Or lost on how to stay in shape when you are trying so hard to maintain your figure? Then, keep reading...Trust me, you are not the only one who is struggling with this. You have certainly come to the right place to find out exactly how to maintain a healthy weight and keep it that way. This audiobook will show you a sustainable way to maintain weight loss but also enjoy the process, which is the most important part.When you purchase this book you will find the following exclusive information inside:The secrets to maintaining weight lossDiet rules for effective weight lossHow to maintain weight loss FOR LIFETop exclusive tips for maintaining weight lossand much more…It is a great start by purchasing this book & consciously choosing to stay healthy and maintain a figure that you are pleased with. It is common to feel lost and unable to maintain your weight after working so hard to get there, most people struggle without clear direction.Don't miss out. Maintain your weight the right way today!Buy now and start listening today.

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