Since 1984, Chelsea Green has been the leading publisher of books about organic farming, gardening, homesteading, integrative health, natural building, sustainable living, socially responsible business, and more. Here are our perennial bestsellers and award winning across all categories!

recycling mushrooms

Mushroom Composting and Recycling Projects

Cultivating mushrooms on various substrates has many benefits — from composting, mycoremediation, and creating value-added consumer goods. It helps reduces waste and helps the environment!

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lambsquarter

How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed

Before yanking out the next patch of lambsquarter you find in your yard or garden, consider trying one of the many edible and medicinal uses of this “super weed.”

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tractor and dirt

The Importance of Planting Cover Crops

Planting cover crops is a key step in transforming dirt into soil! The benefit list is long but they need to be selected with a purpose.

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crab apples

The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples

Crab Apples are easy to find, simple to store, and incredibly flavorful. Keep reading to learn more about the unsung heroes of the apple family. 

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two people gardening

Food Forests: What is a Community Food Forest?

With more than 80 percent of the US population now residing in urban areas food forests help provide a local food source. And they also serve as perfect platforms for community-building.

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Delicious Delights: Zucchini Fries & Corn Ribs with Queso Fresco

This recipe is a wonderful vessel for leftover pieces of vegetables, and offers a healthier alternative to traditional fries, with an added crunch from the panko. While the corn ribs recipe uses every part of the corn from husk to cob. The process takes hardly any time and can serve as an easy snack or side dish.

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recycling mushrooms

Mushroom Composting and Recycling Projects

Cultivating mushrooms on various substrates has many benefits — from composting, mycoremediation, and creating value-added consumer goods. It helps reduces waste and helps the environment!

Read More
lambsquarter

How to Use Lambsquarter from Root to Plant to Seed

Before yanking out the next patch of lambsquarter you find in your yard or garden, consider trying one of the many edible and medicinal uses of this “super weed.”

Read More
tractor and dirt

The Importance of Planting Cover Crops

Planting cover crops is a key step in transforming dirt into soil! The benefit list is long but they need to be selected with a purpose.

Read More