Craft, Hobbies & Home

Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner

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Ready to unlock the secrets to a lush self-sustaining garden oasis, even if you’ve never held a trowel in your life? Tired of old, boring gardening books? Ahhh, livin’ the dream. Your own delicious organic food growing right outside your window. A harvest so bountiful, it feeds you, your family, and the whole neighborhood. Year-round abundance. Yummy homegrown tomatoes. What a life! Sounds like true wealth, doesn’t it? And yet, sometimes, that dream can seem so far out of reach. Permaculture comes in with the solution by unveiling nature’s blueprint to a thriving garden that takes care of itself. And guess what? It works with any size space, or budget, and you don’t have to know a thing about gardening to get started. In Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner, we’ll cover all the basics with an easy-to-digest, motivating, hold-you-by-the-hand approach. We’ll discover your green thumb that’s been there all along. We’ll take good care of our fellow human and our planet … And we’ll have a lot of fun doing it. Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step. Let’s take it together inside these pages. Your slice of paradise awaits you!

Meet Josie Beckham & All We Need Publishing

Josie Beckham is happily a mother of two, writer, and bonafide homesteader. She has been homesteading since 2011, as she does now with her family in SE Virginia near the coast. Josie grew up playing outdoors, exploring the woods, with a bright-eyed curiosity for wild plants and animals. Her fondness for nature has only grown since she was a little girl. She particularly enjoys gardening medicinal plants, and she loves being surrounded by critters. She raises a variety of animals, including goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, and other birds. She has a background in education, and loves sharing her knowledge with people, especially kids and newcomers! She is passionate about empowering people who feel overwhelmed or unqualified, believing that anyone can get started with some encouragement and practical knowledge. She also has a background in the arts and design, and she really feels like designing a garden or working on the homestead can be like crafting a work of art, and creating a place of profound joy and beauty. Josie’s mission is to be that friend on your team, who can walk right beside you with a confident smile, as you take your next steps in making your own dream a reality.
Website : https://allweneedpublishing.com/

The Charged Garden: Using Electricity to Grow Larger, Healthier Veggies and Fruit, Without Fertilizers or Pesticides

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A useful book that explains how to apply Electroculture solutions to produce food with the help of clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions.

Gardeners, are you struggling to grow food without using chemicals in less-than-ideal conditions?
Whether that is land with poor quality soil or trying to grow in the limited space of a condo balcony,
this book is for you.

Here is just a fraction of what you’ll learn:

  • The fundamentals of Electroculture, as well as how and why it works.
  • Several passive Electroculture antenna style devices, along with some background information on who invented them and instructions on how to make them and install them.
  • The benefits of using pyramids in your garden, as well as how to make them and use them.
  • How to make and install Lakhovsky and Moody coils.
  • How to do Electroculture without any wires, antennas or any other device just using compost piles.
  • How to apply active Electroculture where the passive devices are not a good fit. How to set it up and how to make the High Voltage Power Supply for it.
  • What kind of music and or sounds to play for plants to grow faster.
  • How to improve seed germination rates, and how to build the necessary apparatus.
  • How to build a self-watering, sub-irrigated raised bed or container.
  • The most effective method for planting a fruit tree.
  • How to perform grafting on fruit trees in order to have fruit in their first year, especially when combined with the planting method mentioned before.
  • How to take care of the soil.
  • Plant soil pH preferences and plant companionship, which combinations help and which ones to avoid.
  • Several pollinator tips and how to get free bees.
  • How to protect your bees if you have them.
  • and more.

Even if you only applied one of the many techniques covered in this book, it would easily cover the cost of this book ten times over.

Click “Buy Now” and grab your copy today!

The Natural Harvest

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Are you feeling distressed and overwhelmed by the struggles of everyday life? As society advances and modern civilisations develop less people are caring for their mental and physical health, every day the stress and toil of life leaves you exhausted and annoyed… Many people never learn about the benefits of foraging for your mind, body, or soul. They don’t know that it not only boosts physical health by being outside and eating healthy but also is known to improve mental health. And it can be done anywhere! So, what are you waiting for? Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned expert; scroll up, buy this book, and get foraging! The Natural Harvest Includes: – Pictures and diagrams – Recipe section – A brief history of foraging. – Info on over 30 plants – Season-Based sections for summer autumn and winter – Guides on poisonous and medicinal plants (not just edible ones) This is an 89-page soft cover, all-inclusive book that will not only introduce you to foraging but turn your newfound skills at locating edible plants into expertise. So, what are you waiting for? Buy this book now to better yourself and your skills!

Meet Zak Brown

Hi, my name is Zak Brown, and I am extremely passionate about foraging for edible plants. Growing up in London it was hard to find any things or activities to do outside, despite this my interest in foraging grew and after spending a decent amount of time in the countryside, taking multiple foraging courses and spending years honing my skills I released my knowledge in my first book ‘The Natural Harvest’, hope you enjoy!
Website : https://www.amazon.co.uk/~/e/B0BPJY5W6T

Herbal Infused skincare: How to use herbs and flowers for glowing skin

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Would you like to make your own plant-based skincare? Is it overwhelming to think about? It doesn’t have to be. It can be simple, and your skin can be glowing and beautiful. You don’t have to use ingredients whose names you can’t pronounce. And best of all, it can be fun! This book is for those who want to create their own herbal plant-based skincare. It is in three parts: a how-to section, a plants and other ingredients section and a recipes section. At the very end is a “my recipes” section for those who would like to personalize their recipes. In this book we will be making cleansing powders (aka cleansing grains) for your face and body, body powders, bath soaks, hair masks, conditioners, oils, hydrosols, vinegars, face cream, makeup and steam facials.

Meet Carrie Scharf

Carrie Scharf has a skincare business and is the author of Carrie’s Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook. Carrie’s experience making skincare and experimenting with ingredients inspired her to write her books. Carrie has an associate in arts degree from Mayland Community College and a BS from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Carrie lives and works out of her home in West Virginia. She homeschools her two boys and plays clarinet with a local band.
Website : https://www.skincarecookbook.com/

The Craft Fair Vendor Guidebook

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Are you thinking about selling your creations at craft fairs but aren’t sure where to start? Are you already selling items but would like more ideas to enhance your displays? The Craft Fair Vendor Guidebook: Ideas to Inspire is the go-to guide for people interested in this creative side hustle..

Including many color photographs from craft fairs and other vendor events, this book offers logical ways to display merchandise, simple solutions to save time and make money, and other practical advice. It even includes tips for craft fair organizers.

The author’s specialty is wire-wrapped jewelry, but the book’s principles may be applied to other crafts and merchandise. Learn tips on attracting customers to your enticing booth displays, including the Z layout.

Being a craft fair vendor involves efficiently transporting your booth items, quickly setting everything up like an attractive “mini store,” dismantling everything later that day, loading your vehicle (again!), and going home with more money than you’d brought. Setting up a portable display poses different challenges from creating one that will be stationary in a store setting. Each craft fair has its own layout and what works in one venue may not work in another. Therefore, it’s essential to have a variety of display ideas to determine the best one for each show.

The Craft Fair Vendor Guidebook contains common sense strategies to assist with your home-based business. It starts with business basics and expands to cover a wide range of topics from set-up to sales, including selling beyond the typical craft fair venue. Offering economical DIY techniques, learn how a child’s art kit can be transformed into a lovely jewelry display case or how PVC pipe can uplift your displays literally and figuratively.

Throughout the book, the author shares her experiences to encourage and inspire others. Instead of wasting countless hours searching online for realistic ways to elevate your craft fair business, this book is a handy, step-by-step reference. A quick read including 100 color photographs, this book should spark ideas and motivate vendors to create their best booths ever!

Note: This book has been updated regularly with the most recent in February 2023.

Meet Brenda DeHaan

This was my first book, and it has been one of my most popular books. I have regularly updated it as I have learned more at various craft fairs over the years. I am a certified English teacher and K-12 librarian, so I enjoy helping people discover information and find more ways to be creative.

Host a Successful Craft Fair: Tips for Top-Selling Events

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If you will be hosting a craft fair or similar event, this book guides you with quick tips to make the process go more smoothly. It has a generic vendor application form in the back for you to adapt to your own fundraiser.

Meet Brenda DeHaan

Brenda DeHaan has written four craft-related books and over two dozen other books. Most are available in both Kindle and paperback. She is also a K-12 librarian and wire-wrapper.
Website : https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brenda-DeHaan/author/B078K1XBK3?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Brewing Beer: From Hop to Finish (Digestible)

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“Brewing Beer: From Hop to FInish” is a must-have resource for all aspiring brewers. From the basics to advanced techniques, this cookbook covers all the essential information you need to know to start brewing. With 50 fun and delicious beer recipes, complete with beautiful illustrations, it’s the perfect companion for both new and experienced brewers alike. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTXNZP1N

Meet Hato Duncan

What is the Digestible Series “Digestible: A Cookbook Series That’s Easy on the Mind and Mouth! These books are the perfect recipe for fun and delicious cooking. The series gets its name from the combination of two important aspects of cooking: understanding the instructions and enjoying the finished product. The “Digestible” series promises to deliver both, with recipes that are not only easy to make, but also delicious to eat. Unlike other cookbooks, the “Digestible” series is fully illustrated, making cooking even more enjoyable and accessible. Each recipe is accompanied by vivid and mouth-watering illustrations, making it easy to see what you’re cooking and how it should look when done. With “Digestible”, you’ll never have to worry about missing a step or guessing what a finished dish should look like. A “Digestible” cookbook is sure to add some fun and flavor to your kitchen!
Website : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTXNZP1N

EZ Speaks Pet Care Journal

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Now, keep track of all the times you cared for your pet and other vital info in this simple paperback book. You can also keep a log of advice or tips you received as well as great websites and books about your pet’s breed. Also, record pet products you used and how well they worked, giving each your own rating based on 5 stars. All your pet’s info can be safely stored in one place: MY PET CARE DIARY!

Bring it with you wherever you go and share it with your friends.

Meet Jerry Niemi

My name is Jerry Niemi and I like to write self-help blog posts and useful, informative paperback books.

Paint by Number Paris

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It will take time and patience to complete your Paint by Number masterpiece, however in the end you will be rewarded with beautiful artwork that you can call your own even with little or no artistic talent.

Paint by Number – Paris will take the reader on a photo journey from the beginning to the end. Anybody who has considered doing a PbN project will enjoy the Tips and Tricks that are provided to the reader to help with their painting project.

From the author. Paint by Number – Paris: Tips and Tricks From A Paint by Number Project is a short Kindle book designed to give the reader an honest recap of what is involved in undertaking a PbN project. I hope you enjoy it.

A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World

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Learn how the human-canine connection can be  built and made stronger.

“The  best way to appreciate all we have in life is to always look towards our dogs and cue off of them for finding target odor and the funner things in life.”

Canine Detection is a relative new hobby and sport. This book will explain what it is and, with the use of stroytelling, author Suzanne Catalano writes about her experiences with learning, practicing, and competing in the Canine Performance Sport, Scent/Nose Work. She explains the history behind this new sport, the national organizations that sanction it, what nose work is, what the dogs are searching for, and more. She also gives information about the competitive aspect by sharing her own trial competition experiences.

But it doesn’t stop there. Suzanne also demonstrates how the bond, the human-canine connection, can be built by using as an example the relationship she has with her amazing dog, Winnie.

In this book, you’ll discover:

  • What nose work is
  • How to better understand (and love) dogs
  • A way to form an even stronger relationship
  • The pleasures in life with a happier dog
  • About faith and the personal transformation Suzanne has experienced doing Nose Work.
  • And lot’s more

“Nothing can heal our souls, bring us joy, and help us find our way in life better than the smiling face of a dog and her nose.”

Get A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World today!

Meet Suzanne J Catalano

Suzanne J Catalano has traveled across the country with her dog, Winnie, learning, practicing and competing in the K9 Performance Sport; Nose Work. In a short time, Suzanne and Winnie have earned many competitive titles and are currently trialing at the Elite and Detective levels.

Suzanne’s stories are now filled with insight and inspiration as she shares what she has learned doing Nose Work. In her book, A Little Dog’s Adventures in a Big Dog’s World, Suzanne demonstrates the remarkably deep connection she now has with her dog and is passing on her philosophy with examples of doing Nose Work Winnie’s way.

Suzanne (D’Ambrogi) Catalano, a Sonoma County, CA native where she lived her whole life, has recently picked up and moved to the Sonoran desert in Tucson, AZ.

“I have been a Redwood Tree all my life. It’s time to be a Saguaro.”—S.Catalano