A Slice of Organic Life

Cover......Page 1
A Slice of Organic Life......Page 5
Copyright......Page 6
Contents\n......Page 7
Foreword by Alice Waters......Page 10
Introduction by Sheherazade Goldsmith......Page 12
1. No Need for a Yard\n......Page 18
Grow Salad Leaves in a Window Box\n......Page 20
Save Energy the Easy Way\n......Page 24
Shop Ethically\n......Page 26
Grow Pots of Herbs Indoors\n......Page 30
Bathe Using Pure Products\n......Page 37
Make Flavored Oils & Vinegars\n......Page 38
Support Local Businesses\n......Page 44
Clean Without Harsh Chemicals\n......Page 46
Dry Your Own Herbs\n......Page 49
Check the Label\n......Page 50
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle......Page 53
Bake Bread\n......Page 58
Choose Natural Diapers\n......Page 60
Forage for Wild Greens\n......Page 62
Nourish Skin Naturally\n......Page 66
Use Safer Pest Controls at Home\n......Page 70
Grow Strawberries in a Hanging Basket\n......Page 74
Travel Wisely\n......Page 76
Make & Freeze Baby Foods\n......Page 81
Choose Natural Face & Body Products\n......Page 86
Campaign!\n......Page 88
Make Fruit and Flower Cordials\n......Page 90
Use Natural Cleaners & Polishes\n......Page 92
Give Eco Presents\n......Page 94
Wear & Sleep in Natural Organic Fabrics\n......Page 96
Go Green in the Playroom\n......Page 101
Forage for Fungi\n......Page 104
Choose Safe Products for Your Children\n......Page 110
2. Roof Terrace, Patio, or Tiny Yard\n......Page 112
Grow Beans on a Teepee\n......Page 115
Keep Urban Honey Bees\n......Page 121
Plant Blueberry Bushes\n......Page 123
Grow an Apple Tree in a Pot\n......Page 126
Start a Worm Composter\n......Page 130
Use Eco-Friendly DIY Materials\n......Page 132
Train a Fig Tree Against a Wall\n......Page 138
Make Your Own Barbecue\n......Page 142
Plant a Tree or Climber for Wildlife\n......Page 144
Plant Vegetables in a \"Square Foot\" Garden\n......Page 149
Collect & Use Water Efficiently\n......Page 154
Grow Pots of Tomatoes\n......Page 158
Garden Without Pesticides......Page 162
Grow Sweet Peas on a Teepee\n......Page 164
Grow Herbs for Teas & Infusions\n......Page 171
Make Your Own Compost\n......Page 174
Grow Chili Peppers in a Pot\n......Page 176
Use Reclaimed Wood & Furniture\n......Page 178
3. Yard, Community Garden, or Field\n......Page 182
Keep Some Chickens\n......Page 184
Make Simple Preserves\n......Page 192
Heat Water Naturally\n......Page 196
Nourish the Soil\n......Page 199
Make Fresh Juices\n......Page 204
Grow Your Own Vegetables\n......Page 208
Use Renewable Energy\n......Page 212
Plant a Fruit Orchard\n......Page 214
Grow Your Own Raspberries\n......Page 225
Use a Wood-Burning Stove\n......Page 228
Grow Flowers for Cutting\n......Page 230
Preserve Fruit\n......Page 235
Keep a Few Geese\n......Page 240
Make Summer Fruit Jams\n......Page 244
Grow Plants to Attract Wildlife\n......Page 246
Make Berry Popsicles & Fruit Compote\n......Page 252
Grow Companion Plants\n......Page 256
Keep Honey Bees\n......Page 262
Choose a Green Christmas Tree\n......Page 270
Design a Herb Garden\n......Page 272
Harvest & Store Orchard Fruits\n......Page 278
Keep a Milking Cow\n......Page 282
Make Freshly Churned Butter\n......Page 288
Make Organic Drinks\n......Page 292
Keep a Flock of Ducks\n......Page 296
Use Up a Glut of Tomatoes\n......Page 302
Keep a Goat or Two\n......Page 306
Make a Simple Goat\'s Cheese\n......Page 312
Plant a Vine\n......Page 316
Help Wildlife Survive in the Winter\n......Page 320
Plant & Sow by the Moon\n......Page 326
Create a Pond for Wildlife\n......Page 328
Raise a Couple of Young Pigs\n......Page 334
4. Directory\n......Page 340
Directory\n......Page 342
Index\n......Page 350
Acknowledgments\n......Page 354