Daniel I Stein

Water isn't just a resource; it is your family's life source.Taking control of your water supply is a wise choice; now, it's also an easy choice.Whether your goal is saving the planet, cutting down your expenses, or preparing for an emergency, harvesting rainwater is the perfect way to prepare for the future. Even a beginner can collect clean water that hasn't been chemically disinfected, pumped from an old well, or piped in from who-knows-where.In this book, you will discover...The basics of home rainwater harvesting systemsStep-by-step guidance to design, install, and maintain your own systemWhere to find the best information sources and local experts who can helpTemplates for a simple DIY system anyone can create in a weekendChecklist, schedules, and guides to follow that make everything easyOptions, alternatives, and choices to ensure the solutions here will work for youShortcuts and easy-to-follow rules to help you avoid any mistakesAnd much more...Whether you want to properly set up a barrel in your garden or you are looking to create a self-sufficient homestead, this book will give you all the tools and techniques you need to know. Avoid costly first-time mistakes and end up with a reliable system that works and that can provide for years or decades to come.

Gardening and cooking are two wonderful ways to express your creativity, and lifelong skills anyone can learn.So whether you are designing your perfect herb garden, looking for the best way to use a windowsill, or trying to refresh your recipes, The Essential Herb Gardening Handbook will be there every step of the way.Starting with basic principles and techniques any beginner can master, and progressing to more advanced skills like companion planting, plant propagation, and flavor pairing, this book will be your guide for years to come.In this book you will discover...The basics of planning a garden in any spaceGuides for growing 20 popular herbsWhich herbs to grow best next to each other and whyHow to create 9 different international herb gardens to support diverse styles of cookingHow to improve your soil and have a thriving garden year after yearCommon gardening problems and how to easily fix themEverything you need from sowing seeds to harvesting herbs, to cooking with style And much more...Even if you have no gardening skills, minimal space, or just feel hopeless in the kitchen, anyone can start growing herbs and creating meals to be proud of.

You've decided to make a hobby of supporting these miniature marvels. Way to go We all benefit from strengthening our connection with nature.Whether you are designing a hummingbird haven in your backyard, bringing some life to your apartment window, or just learning about the wild world around you, Attracting Hummingbirds will help you in the first days of planning, and as your experience and curiosity grows.In this book you will discover...The best flowers, plants, and trees to attract and support hummingbirdsThe three things you should never put in your hummingbird feederWhy hummingbird feathers seem to sparkle and shimmer in the sunlightJust how fast are they moving anyway?How to make your space safe for hummingbirds, avoiding predators and unwanted pestsThe different species of hummingbirds that live and visit your areaHow to make sure your feeders or flowers won't interfere with hummingbird migration or nestingFacts and secrets of hummingbird behavior to try and spot for yourself, and to share with friends and neighborsEven if you have no gardening skills, minimal outdoor space, or have never bird-watched before, anyone can welcome hummingbirds into their life with a little help.So if you're ready to Attract Hummingbirds to your backyard (or balcony), click the Add to Cart Button.Please note - This is the color paperback version of Attracting Hummingbirds. The book comes in ebook, black & white, and color editions, and you can see all of the options available by clicking the 'See all formats and editions' button above.