ECO-LIVING/NATURAL GARDENING
GROWING AMERICA: The Story of a Grassroots Activist
by David A. Kidd
The story of a man who made a commitment to be nonviolent and look for
solutions rather than be overwhelmed by global problems. Provides
inspiration for civic involvement, practical advice on starting a project,
avoiding burnout, using the media effectively and taking your ideas to the
next level
$17.00
WELFARE RANCHING, The Subsidized Destruction of the American West
edited by George Wuerthner and Mollie Matteson.
Through stunning full page photographs (11.75" x 13.5") and essays by
leading scientists, historians and economic and policy experts, Welfare
Ranching tells the story of the real West, a vast region battered by the
devastatingly destructive effects of livestock production. Explains the
cultural and historical causes of the wasting of the West and offers a vision
of renewal.
$45.00
see the review.
PLANTS FOR A FUTURE: Edible &Useful Plants for a Healthier World
by Ken Fern
A veganic organic permaculture guide to
growing herbs, vegetables, flowers, shrubs
and trees in a temperate climate. An extensive
listing of plants (primarily perennials),
their uses and other helpful information.
$29.95
HOW TO MAKE A FOREST GARDEN
by Patrick Whitefield
Step-by-step guide to creating maximum
output/minimum-labor food producing gardens
using ecological principles of a natural woodland.
Excellent resource, though not entirely vegetarian
$25
FOREST GARDENING: Cultivating an Edible Landscape
by Robert Hart
Learn from this vegan why perennial
forest gardens are good for us,
wildlife and the environment
$17.95 (Also, see videos)
THE COMPOSTING TOILET SYSTEM BOOK
by David Del Porto and Carol Steinfeld
Thorough, though not entirely vegetarian
$29.95
HUMANURE HANDBOOK: A Guide to Composting Humane Manure
by Joseph Jenkins
Full of practical info, history,
philosophy & science. Shows how modern
humans have broken the natural nutrient
cycles. Valuable guide, though not entirely vegetarian
$19
THE GOOD LIFE
by Helen and Scott Nearing. Story of a homesteading couple.
Combines "Living the Good Life," "Continuing the Good Life." $12.95
LOVING AND LEAVING THE GOOD LIFE
by Helen Nearing. A testimonial to the life
Helen and Scott Nearing shared for 53 years. $14.95
