To have a home thatś more in touch with the earth, you dont́ have to start from the ground up! Itś possible--and more environmentally friendly--to go green by renovating an existing home. With the help of Carol Venolia, an award-winning architect and bestselling author, and Kelly Lerner, a world-famous innovator in the field of sustainable development, even the least mechanically inclined person can make a difference in his or her dwelling--and...

An in-depth guide for making Earth-friendly decisions in every aspect of one's life explains how to maintain a healthy home, eliminate genetically modified and chemically treated foods, find an environmentally sound vehicle, make socially responsible investments, develop home-based renewable energy, and more.

Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual...