Why Your Plants Look Tired (and How To Fix It)
This excerpt from Jean-Martin Fortier’s Living Soil dives into common deficiencies, what they look like, and simple ways to bring your plants back to health and keep your garden thriving.
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The Sustainability Gap: Energy, Economy, and Lifestyle
Today, we share an excerpt from Lloyd Alter’s Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle that looks at why living a more eco-friendly lifestyle can be easier for some than for others…
Interview with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School
As a new school year begins, we talk with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School and founding staff member of The Circle School, about the power and…
Rainwater Harvesting 101: An Ancient Practice for Modern Water Security
In today’s blog excerpt from Essential Rainwater Harvesting, Rob and Michelle Avis share simple, evidence-based ways to design, build, and maintain rainwater systems for any home, in any climate.
Rainwater Harvesting for Garden Irrigation
This season has sparked a surge of interest in rainwater harvesting, as more people look for sustainable ways to make the most of heavy rainfall. With climate change bringing both…
Back-to-School Outdoor Play Idea: Nature Designs
Back-to-school season is here, and kids need more than classrooms—they need space to play and create. Nature Designs, from Josette and Ba Luvmour’s Everyone Wins, invites children to turn sticks,…
The Wild Path Home: Timeless Stewardship Principles for Children of All Ages
In this excerpt from The Wild Path Home, Jacob Rodenburg and Cathy Dueck explore timeless stewardship principles that anyone—parents, teachers, grandparents, and mentors—can use to nurture kids’ natural curiosity and…
Fun “Back-Pocket” Activities to Get Kids Outside and Learning Through Play
As the school year kicks off, The Big Book of Nature Activities offers simple ways for parents, educators, and caretakers to balance homework and screens with outdoor play and discovery.
The Art of Letting Go
Farmland succession planning is challenging but essential to preserving America’s working farms.
The Benefits Of Using Hempcrete in Your Construction Projects
Hempcrete is a promising sustainable building material. It’s a green alternative to composites such as concrete, mortar and plaster. In this excerpt from Essential Hempcrete Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide,…
How to Teach Kids About Pollinators in the School Garden
In The School Garden Curriculum, author Kaci Rae Christopher shares Observing Pollinators, an activity that helps kids connect with bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. By watching these busy helpers in…
Your Better Sense of Nature by Jacob Rodenburg
Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Book of Nature Connection, talks about the importance of nature and why we must use all of our senses if we want to gain a…
Back to School Tips: How to Keep the Joy of Summer Alive all Year
Going back to school doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to everything we love about summer. In fact, holding onto pieces of it can make the school year richer for…
Building Food Security Through Community-Held Land: The Farmers Land Trust Story
At the crossroads of land justice, food security, and community resilience, The Farmers Land Trust is pioneering a transformative approach to farmland access and stewardship.
New Society Publishers Answers 5 Big Questions About Ethical Publishing
BookNet Canada speaks with New Society Publishers—leaders in sustainable, mission-driven publishing for over 40 years. From recycled paper to climate commitments, they share how their work is reshaping the future…