Mother Earth Gardener

Heirloom Gardener Bookshelf

ORGANIC GARDENING

The Heirloom Life Gardener

Tired of genetically modified food? Every day, Americans are moving more toward eating natural, locally grown food that is free of pesticides and preservatives … and there is no better way to ensure this than to grow it yourself. Anyone can start a garden, whether in a backyard or on a city rooftop; but what you need to truly succeed is The Heirloom Life Gardener, a comprehensive guide to cultivating heirloom vegetables. From seed collecting to the history of seed varieties and name origins, Jere and Emilee Gettle take you far beyond the heirloom tomato. #5823 $29.99

Homegrown & Handmade, 2nd Edition

This guide shows how making things from scratch and growing some of your own food can help you eliminate artificial ingredients from your diet, reduce your carbon footprint, and create a more authentic life. Whether your goal is increasing your self-reliance or becoming a full-fledged homesteader, rediscover traditional skills and take control of your food from seed to plate. #8443 $29.95

The Market Gardener

Growing on

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