“Straightforward instructions, matrices, photos, and illustrations make this one of my new favorite gardening books.”  —Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorGrowing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started. What’s holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not you have the time to make it happen? Are the growing conditions you have a little questionable? Is your budget at a bare-bones minimum? Then container gardening is the answer to all of your concerns! With a minimal investment in time, money, and space, and The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening at your side, start your very first garden in containers, instead of in the ground. You just may find you’re capable of growing fantastic yields in spite of all your initial hesitations.Container gardens can take up as much or as little room as you’d like. They’re portable, so you can locate them wherever conditions are optimal for plant growth. And, you can grow just about any veggie in pots, as long as you have the right container, the right soil blend, and the right care tips. In these pages, author Pam Farley of BrownThumbMama.com lines the path to container food gardening success in clear, simple steps.Not only will you learn how to get started, you’ll also discover:   What size container you need for each different veggie Why filling the pot with the perfect soil blend matters so muchWhen to fertilize and how often to water Where to locate your container food garden for optimum production What to do if problems arise and how to fix them Tips for everything from staking and pruning your veggie plants to knowing when it’s time to harvestPlus, find a dozen fully illustrated planting plans for themed container food gardens, including a Smoothie Greens Garden, a Spring Stir-Fry Garden, a Spaghetti Sauce Garden, a Salad Greens Garden, and many others.No room? No problem. Lousy soil? Nothing to worry about. Not enough time? Think again. Growing food in containers is fun, easy, and perfect for beginners.This book is part of The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, and The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.

Protect your health, reduce waste, and be a better steward of the Earth by making the switch to natural cleaning products with these 43 easy recipes!A clean house should not come at the expense of your health. Common household cleaners are not kid-friendly or pet-friendly—or lung-friendly, or skin-friendly. Store-bought cleaners that contain bleach and ammonia, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, and more are the cause of thousands of household emergencies each year. These harsh cleaners and artificial fragrances can irritate your eyes and lungs, and exacerbate allergies and asthma. Not to mention how all these chemicals and packaging materials are affecting the environment.Bottom line, your home—and the planet—are simply safer without them.Most people think natural cleaners either:don’t workare difficult / annoying to makeinvolve a lot of exotic, expensive ingredients that are too hard to findall of the above!The truth is, you can clean every room in your house—curtains, carpet, toilet, tile grout, whatever—without ever touching another bottle of Clorox. In this book, you’ll learn why these cleaners work, how to stock your home with a few basic ingredients you can grab as needed—and why you shouldn’t use some of the DIY cleaning recipes you see online. You’ll also learn: How to safely and naturally clean every surface in your home, from stainless steel appliances to moldy showersWhich natural cleaning ingredients should never be mixed (and why)How to customize your cleaners with essential oilsWhy you should use distilled water instead of tap waterThere’s even a recipe for cleaning dog toys!Make the switch to non-toxic DIY cleaning solutions now!

Protect your health, reduce waste, and be a better steward of the Earth by making the switch to natural cleaning products with these 43 easy recipes!A clean house should not come at the expense of your health. Common household cleaners are not kid-friendly or pet-friendly—or lung-friendly, or skin-friendly. Store-bought cleaners that contain bleach and ammonia, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, and more are the cause of thousands of household emergencies each year. These harsh cleaners and artificial fragrances can irritate your eyes and lungs, and exacerbate allergies and asthma. Not to mention how all these chemicals and packaging materials are affecting the environment. Bottom line, your home—and the planet—are simply safer without them.Most people think natural cleaners either:don’t workare difficult / annoying to makeinvolve a lot of exotic, expensive ingredients that are too hard to findall of the above! The truth is, you can clean every room in your house—curtains, carpet, toilet, tile grout, whatever—without ever touching another bottle of Clorox. In this book, you’ll learn why these cleaners work, how to stock your home with a few basic ingredients you can grab as needed—and why you shouldn’t use some of the DIY cleaning recipes you see online.   You’ll also learn: How to safely and naturally clean every surface in your home, from stainless steel appliances to moldy showersWhich natural cleaning ingredients should never be mixed (and why)How to customize your cleaners with essential oilsWhy you should use distilled water instead of tap waterThere’s even a recipe for cleaning dog toys! Make the switch to non-toxic DIY cleaning solutions now!

A TWISTED TALE OF VENGEANCE When a spate of sudden deaths occurs amongst the elderly in Ellie's home town, the South Australian ambulance officer grows concerned. After a man purporting to be the relative of one of the deceased who clearly is not moves into the old man's house, she becomes suspicious. She alerts a local cop, Nick, who takes her concerns seriously. Nick's estranged brother, Nam, has a successful security software company in Sydney, as well as other thriving enterprises. The idea of hastening the demise of the elderly and, in turn, freeing up real estate for refugee families in need is Nam's. But it is far from a pragmatic scheme with a benevolent intent.Nam's devoted assistant, Lawrence, oversees Angus and Jarrod, employed to carry out humane euthanasia (quiet end) on the old people who are selected because they have no family members. But Jarrod is a sadist, and not all of the deaths are peaceful. Evidence of this arouses the suspicion of Ellie when she visits some of the postmortem scenes. It is no accident that Nam has chosen to begin this sordid enterprise in the area where his brother lives and works. Nam's hatred of Nick runs deep because of a horrific event during their teenage years, and he is hell-bent on revenge. Nam's all-consuming spite is about to be tested, and he may realize there are more important things in life than vengeance.

Following the death of his estranged brother Tim, Riley Greenham is forced to return to his hometown of Madden. Riley learns that Tim died as a result of a serious heart condition. Carl Morris, the local cop, is convinced that Tim was involved with a recent murder and Tim's death may not have been from natural causes. Carl knows that Tim believed their parents' fatal car crash, more than fifteen years earlier, was not an accident. The paths of two families are tragically entwined, and Riley's present and future life will rely on his wits and Carl's dogged determination to find the truth.

TRUE LOVE CAN'T BE DENIED…EVEN BY DEATH! There is a saying that all true love ends with tragedy, but it was not that way for Dan and Gabby. Gabby and Dan's short-lived affair cannot be forgotten, not even after Dan's death in the trenches at Gallipoli. He chooses to become Gabby's guardian angel to be close to her. After more than ten years, the Fates who rule heaven have other plans for him. They assign him a task to befriend Gabby's husband, Doctor Tom Harrington, and encourage his work on a new vaccine. Dan is thrown into a chaotic life which tests more than his soul. His battle-damaged body is one hurdle that Tom helps him to overcome, but no one, not in heaven or on earth, can stop him from loving Gabby.

Sienna is a hardworking sheep farmer in the outback of South Australia whose quick action saves a family from a dangerous situation after a tornado tears through the state. The media attention that follows brings her more than just hero status. Sienna meets the love of her life, Marcus, but she also gets swept up in the turmoil surrounding a series of murders by a madman driven by misguided revenge that threatens everything that is dear to her. Sienna has to be strong to survive the loss, heartbreak, and physical pain of the ordeal.

Stir of Shadows features five riveting stories set in Australia, spanning the early days and into the future. While all are dark tales—supernatural to just plain evil—they are also about human resilience and strength of character. From Jack the Ripper's last stand to post-apocalyptic life in rural Australia, all are guaranteed to entertain. ***A local doctor and a policeman from Adelaide take on the task of stopping a sadistic murderer who is stalking women in the Copper Coast area.***Finding a rotting corpse leads Dale to a new community and the charms of a beautiful woman. Will he live to regret it?***Since Imogen almost died during childbirth in 1860, there has always been an Imogen tending to the local post office. Are the younger Imogens really her descendants?***A rich businesswoman disappears after her car plunges into a river. She is in mortal danger, but her attacker is not human. He is her creation. ***In a small country town, post-apocalyptic survivors struggle to find food. They soon learn that their biggest danger is not starvation; it is the survivors armed with killer robots.

“Straightforward instructions, matrices, photos, and illustrations make this one of my new favorite gardening books.”  —Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorGrowing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started. What’s holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not you have the time to make it happen? Are the growing conditions you have a little questionable? Is your budget at a bare-bones minimum? Then container gardening is the answer to all of your concerns! With a minimal investment in time, money, and space, and The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening at your side, start your very first garden in containers, instead of in the ground. You just may find you’re capable of growing fantastic yields in spite of all your initial hesitations.Container gardens can take up as much or as little room as you’d like. They’re portable, so you can locate them wherever conditions are optimal for plant growth. And, you can grow just about any veggie in pots, as long as you have the right container, the right soil blend, and the right care tips. In these pages, author Pam Farley of BrownThumbMama.com lines the path to container food gardening success in clear, simple steps.Not only will you learn how to get started, you’ll also discover:   What size container you need for each different veggie Why filling the pot with the perfect soil blend matters so muchWhen to fertilize and how often to water Where to locate your container food garden for optimum production What to do if problems arise and how to fix them Tips for everything from staking and pruning your veggie plants to knowing when it’s time to harvestPlus, find a dozen fully illustrated planting plans for themed container food gardens, including a Smoothie Greens Garden, a Spring Stir-Fry Garden, a Spaghetti Sauce Garden, a Salad Greens Garden, and many others.No room? No problem. Lousy soil? Nothing to worry about. Not enough time? Think again. Growing food in containers is fun, easy, and perfect for beginners.This book is part of The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening, The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers, and The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables. Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.

Protect your health, reduce waste, and be a better steward of the Earth by making the switch to natural cleaning products with these 43 easy recipes!A clean house should not come at the expense of your health. Common household cleaners are not kid-friendly or pet-friendly—or lung-friendly, or skin-friendly. Store-bought cleaners that contain bleach and ammonia, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, and more are the cause of thousands of household emergencies each year. These harsh cleaners and artificial fragrances can irritate your eyes and lungs, and exacerbate allergies and asthma. Not to mention how all these chemicals and packaging materials are affecting the environment.Bottom line, your home—and the planet—are simply safer without them.Most people think natural cleaners either:don’t workare difficult / annoying to makeinvolve a lot of exotic, expensive ingredients that are too hard to findall of the above!The truth is, you can clean every room in your house—curtains, carpet, toilet, tile grout, whatever—without ever touching another bottle of Clorox. In this book, you’ll learn why these cleaners work, how to stock your home with a few basic ingredients you can grab as needed—and why you shouldn’t use some of the DIY cleaning recipes you see online. You’ll also learn: How to safely and naturally clean every surface in your home, from stainless steel appliances to moldy showersWhich natural cleaning ingredients should never be mixed (and why)How to customize your cleaners with essential oilsWhy you should use distilled water instead of tap waterThere’s even a recipe for cleaning dog toys!Make the switch to non-toxic DIY cleaning solutions now!

Protect your health, reduce waste, and be a better steward of the Earth by making the switch to natural cleaning products with these 43 easy recipes!A clean house should not come at the expense of your health. Common household cleaners are not kid-friendly or pet-friendly—or lung-friendly, or skin-friendly. Store-bought cleaners that contain bleach and ammonia, drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, and more are the cause of thousands of household emergencies each year. These harsh cleaners and artificial fragrances can irritate your eyes and lungs, and exacerbate allergies and asthma. Not to mention how all these chemicals and packaging materials are affecting the environment. Bottom line, your home—and the planet—are simply safer without them.Most people think natural cleaners either:don’t workare difficult / annoying to makeinvolve a lot of exotic, expensive ingredients that are too hard to findall of the above! The truth is, you can clean every room in your house—curtains, carpet, toilet, tile grout, whatever—without ever touching another bottle of Clorox. In this book, you’ll learn why these cleaners work, how to stock your home with a few basic ingredients you can grab as needed—and why you shouldn’t use some of the DIY cleaning recipes you see online.   You’ll also learn: How to safely and naturally clean every surface in your home, from stainless steel appliances to moldy showersWhich natural cleaning ingredients should never be mixed (and why)How to customize your cleaners with essential oilsWhy you should use distilled water instead of tap waterThere’s even a recipe for cleaning dog toys! Make the switch to non-toxic DIY cleaning solutions now!

A TWISTED TALE OF VENGEANCE When a spate of sudden deaths occurs amongst the elderly in Ellie's home town, the South Australian ambulance officer grows concerned. After a man purporting to be the relative of one of the deceased who clearly is not moves into the old man's house, she becomes suspicious. She alerts a local cop, Nick, who takes her concerns seriously. Nick's estranged brother, Nam, has a successful security software company in Sydney, as well as other thriving enterprises. The idea of hastening the demise of the elderly and, in turn, freeing up real estate for refugee families in need is Nam's. But it is far from a pragmatic scheme with a benevolent intent.Nam's devoted assistant, Lawrence, oversees Angus and Jarrod, employed to carry out humane euthanasia (quiet end) on the old people who are selected because they have no family members. But Jarrod is a sadist, and not all of the deaths are peaceful. Evidence of this arouses the suspicion of Ellie when she visits some of the postmortem scenes. It is no accident that Nam has chosen to begin this sordid enterprise in the area where his brother lives and works. Nam's hatred of Nick runs deep because of a horrific event during their teenage years, and he is hell-bent on revenge. Nam's all-consuming spite is about to be tested, and he may realize there are more important things in life than vengeance.

Following the death of his estranged brother Tim, Riley Greenham is forced to return to his hometown of Madden. Riley learns that Tim died as a result of a serious heart condition. Carl Morris, the local cop, is convinced that Tim was involved with a recent murder and Tim's death may not have been from natural causes. Carl knows that Tim believed their parents' fatal car crash, more than fifteen years earlier, was not an accident. The paths of two families are tragically entwined, and Riley's present and future life will rely on his wits and Carl's dogged determination to find the truth.

TRUE LOVE CAN'T BE DENIED…EVEN BY DEATH! There is a saying that all true love ends with tragedy, but it was not that way for Dan and Gabby. Gabby and Dan's short-lived affair cannot be forgotten, not even after Dan's death in the trenches at Gallipoli. He chooses to become Gabby's guardian angel to be close to her. After more than ten years, the Fates who rule heaven have other plans for him. They assign him a task to befriend Gabby's husband, Doctor Tom Harrington, and encourage his work on a new vaccine. Dan is thrown into a chaotic life which tests more than his soul. His battle-damaged body is one hurdle that Tom helps him to overcome, but no one, not in heaven or on earth, can stop him from loving Gabby.

Sienna is a hardworking sheep farmer in the outback of South Australia whose quick action saves a family from a dangerous situation after a tornado tears through the state. The media attention that follows brings her more than just hero status. Sienna meets the love of her life, Marcus, but she also gets swept up in the turmoil surrounding a series of murders by a madman driven by misguided revenge that threatens everything that is dear to her. Sienna has to be strong to survive the loss, heartbreak, and physical pain of the ordeal.

Stir of Shadows features five riveting stories set in Australia, spanning the early days and into the future. While all are dark tales—supernatural to just plain evil—they are also about human resilience and strength of character. From Jack the Ripper's last stand to post-apocalyptic life in rural Australia, all are guaranteed to entertain. ***A local doctor and a policeman from Adelaide take on the task of stopping a sadistic murderer who is stalking women in the Copper Coast area.***Finding a rotting corpse leads Dale to a new community and the charms of a beautiful woman. Will he live to regret it?***Since Imogen almost died during childbirth in 1860, there has always been an Imogen tending to the local post office. Are the younger Imogens really her descendants?***A rich businesswoman disappears after her car plunges into a river. She is in mortal danger, but her attacker is not human. He is her creation. ***In a small country town, post-apocalyptic survivors struggle to find food. They soon learn that their biggest danger is not starvation; it is the survivors armed with killer robots.