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Building storage stuff: 25 plans & projects to help put things in their place
Par Richard Freudenberger. 1997
Allergy-free gardening: the revolutionary guide to healthy landscaping
Par Thomas Ogren. 2000
Horticulturist presents a system of rating plants for their allergen-producing potential and urges gardeners to avoid those highest on the…
list. Mentions more than three thousand varieties; includes descriptions, suggested locations, and possible problems. Recommends tips, such as using female specimens to eliminate pollen, and hard pruning and other gardening techniques. 2000Home comforts: the art and science of keeping house
Par Cheryl Mendelson. 1999
Helpful hints on a range of domestic topics--planning and preparing meals, doing laundry, cleaning each room in a home, preserving…
books and furniture, caring for pets, fire safety, and many others. Includes guidelines for both the novice and longtime housekeeper and bits of wisdom gained from older relatives. Bestseller. 1999Living fences: a gardener's guide to hedges, vines & espaliers
Par Ogden Tanner. 1995
Living fences can screen and camouflage and act as property-line boundaries or partitions. Discusses selected species for deciduous and evergreen…
hedges, annual and perennial vines, and fruit-bearing and ornamental espaliers. Provides tips on choosing, planting, training, and caring for living fencesEpitaph for a peach: four seasons on my family farm
Par David Masumoto. 1995
A third-generation Japanese American peach and grape farmer in California has an orchard of Sun Crest peaches that he considers…
to be "the last remaining truly juicy peaches." Fragile and light in color, the peaches are not selling well. Masumoto details the year in which he gives his favorite crop another chance using organic farming methodsMaking wood tables: practical projects for every room
Par Hugh Foster. 1994
Step-by-step instructions lead novice- and intermediate-level woodworkers through the construction of twenty-six tables. General woodworking information contains descriptions of tools…
and techniques from selecting stock to finishing. Projects include a workbench, nightstands, several sofa tables, and an unusual glass-topped display for wood carvingsHomestead year: back to the land in suburbia
Par Judith Moffett. 1995
Moffett, an assistant professor of English and a science fiction writer, had dreamed of buying some acreage and homesteading. When…
her five-year plan to do this faltered, she decided to take a year off from work and homestead her suburban one-acre yard in Pennsylvania. She describes her successes and mistakes while raising and slaughtering ducks, raising bees and fish, and growing a large gardenSimple, sensible ways to trim dollars off your family budget by saving pennies. Suggestions cover the kitchen, family room, nursery,…
closets, backyard, garage, stores, and bank. Some hints: don't take the kids grocery shopping, keep a sponge in the fruit and vegetable drawer to absorb moisture, and use the libraryThe gardener's year
Par Karel C̈apek. 1984
Capek takes the reader through the year as he lays out his garden, plants his seed, and watches his work…
come to fruition. In between he talks about the lack or overabundance of rain; the search for space for just "one more plant"; the battle with the garden hose--which wiggles, makes puddles, and twists itself around his waist and neck; the unfathomable mystery of the green thumb; and concern for his garden while on vacationA practical and simple guide to a home mortgage
Par Gary Bass. 1987
The author, who was a former mortgage banker, offers a guide designed for first-time home buyers. He explains qualifying formulas…
used to determine eligibility, gives examples of information required on mortgage applications, and presents a glossary of mortgage loan languageHousemending: home repair for the rest of us
Par Dale McCormick. 1987
Written by the first woman to complete the union carpentry apprenticeship in the United States, this easy-to-understand home repair manual…
is aimed specifically at those with little or no carpentry or plumbing experience. Also includes succinct explanations of the mechanics of the home's plumbing, electrical, and structural systemsLiving the good life at any age: my home at Walker Methodist
Par Helen Bowers. 2017
Helen Bowers tells of moving from independent living to community independent living and then to a wheel chair and assisted…
living. Through it all she keeps motivating others to make the most of their life. AdultGreat vacations for you & your dog, USA, 2001-02
Par Valley House Books. 2001
State-by-state listings of U.S. facilities that accept dogs. Categories include dog camps, ranches, resorts, hotels, lodges, cabins, and campgrounds. Includes…
a description of each entry, the pet policy, and the 2001-02 rates. Also gives suggestions for vacationing with a dog in five major cities and general tips on traveling. 2001The experts' guide to 100 things everyone should know how to do
Par Samantha Ettus. 2004
Tips and pointers from specialists in their fields covering personal and professional situations. Provides advice on the best way to…
apply lipstick, tie a Windsor knot, handle job interviews, make conversation, give and receive compliments, do laundry, be a good houseguest, kiss, and plan and pack for a trip. 2004Native Texas plants: landscaping region by region
Par Sally Wasowski. 1991
Encyclopedic aid to gardeners who want to use native plants that will thrive in their specific location. Divided into chapters…
by region and types of plants, it is clearly written and easy to use. The authors have included complete landscape plans in each chapter for inspiration and guidanceFloret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Harvest, And Arrange Stunning Seasonal Blooms
Par Erin Benzakein. 2017
"Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this companion volume to the bestselling Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden…
is an invitation to live a flower-filled life. With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from the bestselling author and floral designer, this is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers and home décor books. EXPERT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BOOK: Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers-including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers. With simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques, it features an A - Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties. FLOWER DESIGN FOR ALL OCCASIONS: In this definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement, Benzakein shares more than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquets. A YEAR FULL OF FLOWERS: Flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, home decor aficionados, and those passionate about the local floral movement will love this book." -- Provided by publisherHealing garden: cultivating and handcrafting herbal remedies
Par Juliet Blankespoor. 2022
"This is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden,…
kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden (including container gardening for small spaces); essential information on seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices; 30 detailed profiles of must-know plants (including growing information, medicinal properties, and how to use them); foundational principles of herbalism; step-by-step photographic tutorials for preparing botanical medicine and healing foods; and 70 recipes for teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups, and more. Packed with sumptuous photography, this book will appeal to home gardeners who want to branch out to culinary and medicinal herbs, home cooks and those interested in natural wellness, and novice and skillful herbalists alike." -- Provided by publisher"Sustainability is creeping into all aspects of our lives. The beauty industry is one of the biggest polluters, littering our…
oceans with used plastic bottles and containers. In response to this there is a growing movement of people looking for cleaner and greener ways to beautify. Learn how to simplify your beauty regime with Botanical Soaps as this book shows you how to create your own beauty products using all natural ingredients. Demystify your skin type and discover how to combat bathroom plastic, minimise your routine by making your own soaps, shampoo bars and other beauty products, including lip butters, cleansers, bath salts and natural deodorants. Botanical Soaps is a beautiful and inspiring lifestyle guide that will encourage you to green up your beauty regime with all natural, organic projects that are kinder to both the planet and your skin." -- Provided by publisher"In the mountains of Asheville, NC, Niki Irving's boutique flower farm grows specially cut, mountain-fresh flowers with sustainable, natural practices.…
Now, she brings her organic gardening techniques to your home, helping you grow, harvest, and arrange lush, seasonally inspired flowers. Revel in flowering plants. This beautifully photographed book features simple, and engaging know-how enabling you to grow, harvest, and arrange a cutting garden of flowers. An instructional guide to gardening for beginners or if you're looking to hone your botanical skills, Growing Flowers teaches everything from caring for a cut flower garden to making simple-yet-gorgeous flower arrangements and botanical bouquets. An indispensable gardening guide for homebody horticulturists and floral foragers. A flower book with a whimsical twist, Growing Flowers is a go-to reference for those new to herb and flower gardening. Discover flower arranging techniques using blooms, greenery, and even artichokes, vines and berries. Learn about tools of the trade. Get down and dirty with dirt, seasonal rotation, starting from seeds and/or seedlings, and more. Inside find: explanations of soil types and soil preparations; a list of seasonal flowers such as peonies or garden roses for the spring and sunflowers and dahlias for the summer and fall; basic knowledge to create flower bouquets that include things like sprigs of greenery and even attractive weeds." -- Provided by publisher