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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testing soil

Testing Soil: Healthy Soil is Just A Test Away

Testing soil in your garden is the first step to a more bountiful harvest. Simply take a small sample, get it examined, & you’ll be on your way to healthy soil.

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seed integrity

Preserving Seed Integrity: How Far is Far Enough?

The true pure seed is a myth. There are best practices that any seed grower should keep in mind; but once you understand seed integrity, the real fun begins.

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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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Ditch the Pots, Use Soil Blocks!

Revolutionize your seed starting game! What’s a cheaper, easier, and surprisingly more efficient way to start your seedlings? Soil blocks! Find out how soil blocks work, how you make them, and what advantages they offer over traditional pots and trays. Ditch the pots and trays. Start your seedlings with soil blocks!

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kvass

Kvass: A Nourishing, Fermented Beverage

Introducing Kvass, a nourishing drink made with just a few simple ingredients! Ready to level up your fermentation game? Try making kvass, a nourishing drink that’s easy to brew. With only a few days to ferment and you’ll be sipping on this tasty tonic. Perfect for beginners or pros alike!

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agricultural seed

Agricultural Seed: A Short History of the Miraculous Seed

The seed: our connection to the past, key to a sustainable future. They are the foundation of agriculture. The tiny but mighty seed is the connection to our agricultural past and holds the key to our future.

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testing soil

Testing Soil: Healthy Soil is Just A Test Away

Testing soil in your garden is the first step to a more bountiful harvest. Simply take a small sample, get it examined, & you’ll be on your way to healthy soil.

Read More
seed integrity

Preserving Seed Integrity: How Far is Far Enough?

The true pure seed is a myth. There are best practices that any seed grower should keep in mind; but once you understand seed integrity, the real fun begins.

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