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THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. 'Nigel Slater’s prose is the rarest delicacy of all: exquisite yet effortless, filled with heart, tenderness...

From sowing seeds to deadheading flowers, growing your own potatoes to welcoming feathered friends into your own garden, discover the joy to be found in every moment of gardening by slowing down, observing nature and planning ahead for the seasons. Happiest when surrounded by plants, Ellen Mary is passionate advocate for the benefits of nature for well-being, spreading the word through The Plant Based Podcast and her regular talks.

If you dream of harvesting an abundance of homegrown vegetables without backbreaking labor, then keep reading… Ever feel frustrated by poor soil, relentless weeds, or disappointing harvests? Struggling to grow your own fresh food but don’t know where to start? Wish you could have a thriving, low-maintenance garden—without spending hours digging and weeding? Raised bed gardening is that solution! This method has helped thousands of gardeners—beginners and experts alike—achieve bigger harvests, healthier plants, and less work.

Are you tired of feeling like you have a brown thumb when it comes to having plants? Have you given up hope of ever having a thriving indoor garden? Fear not, fellow plant lover! You can become a successful plant parent with the right tools and knowledge.

Are you tired of poor harvests, yellowing leaves, or lifeless dirt no matter what you try? Does composting sound too technical or time-consuming? Wish you could finally understand how soil really works—without a science degree? If so, then this book is for you. You're not alone. Most beginners feel overwhelmed by composting systems and soil science jargon.

Is Organic Worth the Price?

$8 for organic milk. Sure, you could spend half as much, but it’s worth it to know that you’re supporting a small family farm where the cows can munch on green grass all day. Plus, you’re not drinking nasty hormones and chemicals, and you’re doing your part to save the environment. Seems like you’re winning all around, but what would you do if that picture of the happy farm, the personal health, and the clean air and water turned out not to be so pretty? What if organic isn't all it's hyped up to be?

What if organic produce only had marginally less pesticide residues than conventional produce? What if the organic, grass-fed beef cows ended up on the very same feedlots as factory-farmed, grain-fed beef cows? What if large swaths of the country were being taken over by huge corporate-owned farming operations, organic farming operations that were destroying the landscape and depleting the soil? Organic is much more complicated than we’ve been led to believe. From the scale to the possible health implications of pesticides to the treatment of animals, it’s not a black and white issue.

Natural Deception takes a sobering look at one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. We find that organic may be one more buzz phrase used to sell products rather than a movement really concerned for the wellbeing of our planet and its inhabitants. In the spirit of an undercover news reporter, author Joey Lott takes us through the organic food industry point by point, examining our assumptions and revealing the truth. Find out what major corporation owns your favorite small organic brand. Examine whether pesticides may be a health detriment or even partially beneficial.