Anna Hess's lifelong dream of returning to the land, ignited in childhood, became a reality after a career in field biology and nonprofit organizing. She now fully embraces homesteading, finding deep fulfillment in the demanding, yet rewarding, work of farming. Hess explores themes of sustainable living and self-sufficiency, sharing her experiments with innovative gardening techniques and animal husbandry. Her writing captures the essence of this lifestyle, offering practical insights and inspiration to others seeking a more grounded existence.
Utilizing cover crops can significantly enhance the quality of homegrown humus. This guide explores the benefits of integrating cover crops into your gardening routine, detailing how they improve soil health, boost nutrient levels, and promote sustainable practices. Readers will learn practical techniques for selecting and managing cover crops to create rich, fertile humus that supports vibrant plant growth and a thriving garden ecosystem. Emphasizing eco-friendly methods, this resource is ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking to enrich their soil naturally.
Put down those harmful sprays and learn natural pest control! Take care of aphids, slogs, Japanese Beetles, Tomato and Tobacco Hornworms, and all the other bad bugs that might be infesting your garden or backyard.Are you sick and tired of pesky insects in your garden? Do you want to stay away from pesticides and harmful poisons that could be hazardous to your health and your garden? If you answered yes to both of those questions, Bug-Free Organic Gardening has all the answers to your troubles.This book will show you how to bring your garden ecosystem into balance so that beneficial insects and larger animals do the work of pest control for you. Anna Hess has more than a decade’s experience growing all of her family’s vegetables. Here, she sums up all of her knowledge and expertise, teaching you many hands-on pest-control techniques, such Whether you are looking to live off the grid or become completely self-sufficient, or are just looking to be successful growing tomatoes, cabbage, spinach, cucumbers, or other vegetables, Anna’s expertise, you too can grow beautiful, healthy, organic vegetables for yourself and your family, put down those harmful sprays, and learn natural pest control!
Are you sick and tired of pest insects invading your garden and eating your
crops? In this new book, bestselling author Anna Hess will show you many tips
and tricks that are guaranteed to keep those pesky pests at bay. Most
insecticides will decrease the honey bee population, but the methods described
in this book are 100% honey bee-friendly.
