A manual of practical permaculture, a step-by-step guide on how to assess and then design a permaculture garden of any size, whether it is a small inner-city balcony, a garden in the suburbs, or a large rural property. Included in this new edition are chapters on seedsaving, permaculture at work, integrated pest management, information about domestic as well as rural water usage, a non-destructive approach towards dealing with weeds and wildlife,...

Explains the process of recycling from start to finish and discusses what happens to paper, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic when they are recycled into new products.

One part memoir, one part theory, and one part DIY manual, 'Better' shows how each of us can reinvent our lives to be our greatest artistic achievements. Presented in the context of the unique story of Better Farm - a sustainability education center originally established as an intentional community - this unusual guide blends theory with practical, hands-on ideas to help you ignite your own creative adventures, including: upcycling trash into treasure;...