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Absolutely Beautiful Containers: The ABCs of Creative Container Gardens
With a patio, porch, or windowsill, gardeners can grow almost anything anywhere using containers. Arrangements in this guide begin simply, with one type of plant in a decorative container. The projects move on to combinations of two plants, then on to more complex pots involving three or more plants--some of the arrangements are even meant to go from container to garden plot. Design principles including color, texture, height, and depth are considered, and ideas for themed containers are included for holidays and other festive occasions. Species range from the tried-and-true garden varieties, such as impatiens and petunias, to newer plants on the market, such as a striking red ornamental millet. The planter plans include detailed photographs, diagrams, and instructions on getting the very best results from container gardening, for lasting natural beauty in any space.
Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today
"From the experts, the definitive book on home preserving." Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. Now the experts at Ball have written a book destined to become the "bible" of home preserving. As nutrition and food quality has become more important, home canning and preserving has increased in popularity for the benefits it offers: Cooks gain control of the ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables Preserving foods at their freshest point locks in nutrition The final product is free of chemical additives and preservatives Store-bought brands cannot match the wonderful flavor of homemade Only a few hours are needed to put up a batch of jam or relish Home preserves make a great personal gift any time of year These 400 innovative and enticing recipes include everything from salsas and savory sauces to pickling, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, such as: Mango-Raspberry Jam, Damson Plum Jam Crab Apple Jelly, Green Pepper Jelly Spiced Red Cabbage, Pickled Asparagus Roasted Red Pepper Spread, Tomatillo Salsa Brandied Apple Rings, Apricot-Date Chutney The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library.
Homemade Kids: Thrifty, Creative and Eco-Friendly Ways to Raise Your Child
How new parents can resist buying new things, learn to adapt what they have, and generally see having a baby as the perfect opportunity to make practical changes toward a greener lifestyle Modern living offers convenience, and parents need all the help they can get. Food is produced in abundance, and clothes are cheap enough to use and then discard--but is it necessary to be so wasteful, and is this really how we want to raise our children? This guide explains how raising a happy, healthy child doesn't have to put a strain on the planet and parents' wallets. It's full of inspirational ideas and practical advice that will help parents to make their home a healthier, more energy-efficient environment; create toys and fun activities; decide whether reusuable diapers are the right choice; and consider the best feeding and transport solutions for any family. Parents will learn be taken back to basics and reminded of the simple pleasures of parenting.
The Complete Guide to Greenhouses & Garden Projects: Greenhouses, Cold Frames, Compost Bins, Trellises, Planting Beds, Potting Ben
One of the hottest consumer trends is the new importance on outdoor living, and nothing brings the outdoor home to life like a greenhouse and other accessories to help grow and nurture landscape greenery. This book has plans and step by step for constructing and appointing greenhouses of several varieties, from glass-wall to hoophouse; some from kits, some from scratch; also includes plans and steps for other garden structures and accessories. Includes projects suitable to homes and landscapes of all types--urban, suburban, and rural.
Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings
This new, updated 3rd edition of the bestselling Ultimate Guide to Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings, includes 48 more pages and over 50 additional photos and illustrations for the same low price of $19.95. Includes new designs, new materials used in building, plus a step-by-step color photo guide to building a shed (previous editions used illustration only)--and info on building an artists studio. Also includes information on finishing the interior of the building including electrical, plumbing, and storage.
Vertical Vegetables & Fruit: Creative Gardening Techniques for Growing Up in Small Spaces
At last, an innovative solution for urbanites, apartment dwellers, and anyone who wants to grow food in small spaces -- grow up "Vertical Vegetables & Fruit" shows how easy and fun small-footprint food gardening can be. Low maintenance and big harvests are just two of the benefits of using teepees, trellises, cages, hanging baskets, wall pockets, stacking pots, and multilevel raised beds to grow vegetables and fruit. Whether your soon-to-be garden is an alley, a balcony, a rooftop, or just a windowsill, master gardener Rhonda Massingham Hart provides expert advice for constructing the site, preparing the soil, and planting and caring for vegetables and fruits to produce a hearty harvest. From beans on a tepee to tomatoes on a wire archway, melons on a slanted fence to cucumbers on a trellis, kiwis on a clothesline to strawberries in a pot, there are simple growing guidelines here to fit every gardener's favorite tastes and site. For experienced gardeners looking to try new techniques as well as first-time growers with tiny growing spaces, "Vertical Vegetables & Fruit" is the space-saving, harvest-enhancing guide to producing a bounty of fresh food in any location.
