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grow an abundance of crops, including a variety of leafy greens, roots and tubers, and a whole host of fruits With a garden, [the author] says, youre not just cultivating a spaceyoure cultivating yourself. Better Homes and Gardens magazine
Take charge of your familys food security by learning how to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbsand right along with them, youll nurture your own inner strength, too.
Food insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. Without access to well-stocked stores or nutritious, fresh foods, those living in food deserts face more hunger and health issues than communities where a diversity of food is plentiful. With the inspiration and knowledge found in How to Become a Gardener, self-reliance and food autonomy are within reach for anyone willing to get a little dirt under their nails and dig in.
Author, health coach, and food security advocate Ashlie Thomas of The Mocha Gardener (@) serves as an experienced and encouraging guide on your journey toward self-empowerment through the cultivation of your own homegrown harvests. With a spirit of respect for others, for nature, and for community, Ashlie walks you step by step through not only the practical ins and outs of gardeningfrom seed starting to making the harvestbut also through the personal challenges and lessons found within the act of gardening itself.
Regardless of whether you only have space to grow in a few pots or you have enough room for multiple raised beds or an in-ground garden, youll find freedom and wellness through the food you grow, along with patience, compassion, and perspective.
How to Become a Gardener focuses on:
What makes a space a garden and how to get one started
How gardens can be a symbol of resilience in challenging times
Finding what motivates you to grow and using it to cultivate nutrient-dense, homegrown harvests
Why reclaiming your food authority is one of the most empowering things you can do for you and your family
The importance of finding personal freedom by growing your own garden-to-table food
How the garden grows you just as much as you grow the garden
How to Become a Gardener is about growing food, yes. But its also about finding your strength through gardening, reclaiming your food authority, discovering your motivation, and learning that no matter what your garden yields, its always worth the wait.
Author: Ashlie Thomas
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Published: 11/01/2022
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.70h x 8.30w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780760374245
Language: English
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