BESTSELLERS AND CLASSICS

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!

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making jams and syrups

A Guide to Making Jams and Syrups With Wild Ingredients

The possibilities are pretty much endless with wild ingredients — use almost any fresh fruit or juice and a sweetener to create your own custom jam or syrup!

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Jar of honey with a cloth-covered lid resting among grass and colorful garden flowers.

From Foraging to Fermenting: How to Brew Fruit-Based & Flower Mead

Fermenting mead is an ancient practice. With step-by-step instructions, learn how to brew fruit-based and flower meads, from foraging to fermenting.

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crab apples

The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples

Small But Mighty! 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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garlic growing

Garlic Growing 101: From Seed to Harvest

All hail the mighty garlic clove! Become a master at garlic growing with these simple tips for growing no-till garlic from seed to harvest.

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freezing vegetables

Preserving Veggies: Tips for Freezing Vegetables

Try your hand at preserving veggies by freezing them! Freezing vegetables is a quick, simple way to preserve them for winter meals.

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chicken tractors - coops

Un-Coop Your Poop: Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Tractors

If you keep your hens in a stationary coop, you’re missing out on their soil building talents. Un-coop that poop by putting your flock in chicken tractors!

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making jams and syrups

A Guide to Making Jams and Syrups With Wild Ingredients

The possibilities are pretty much endless with wild ingredients — use almost any fresh fruit or juice and a sweetener to create your own custom jam or syrup!

Read More
Jar of honey with a cloth-covered lid resting among grass and colorful garden flowers.

From Foraging to Fermenting: How to Brew Fruit-Based & Flower Mead

Fermenting mead is an ancient practice. With step-by-step instructions, learn how to brew fruit-based and flower meads, from foraging to fermenting.

Read More
crab apples

The Surprisingly Sweet Secret of Crab Apples

Small But Mighty! 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. 

Read More