Home & Garden Books

Book SynopsisThe rustic farmhouse interior design style has exploded with popularity in recent years. A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is just what home crafters have been waiting for - simple yet stunning decorations and standout furniture pieces they can make themselves. Liz Fourez, of the website Love Grows Wild, has spent the last several years renovating an old farmhouse into a home filled with love and handmade things, the inspiration behind this book. The book features more than 70 projects - each one including helpful step-by-step photos - organised room by room as Liz has them arranged in her own house. She also gives design and style advice to help readers implement the look and lifestyle in their own homes. Most of the projects are quick and easy to make, and even the more complex furniture pieces are within reach of a beginner DIY-er. Sample projects in the book are a Monogram Doormat or Family Sign in the entryway, Drop Cloth Curtains or a Barn Wood Sofa Table in the living room, Vintage Breadboards and an Herb Planter Box in the kitchen, Fabric-Covered Books in the office, Hanging Crate Storage or Pressed Fern Art in the bathroom, a Vintage Map in the kids' playroom or a Wood Toy Crate in the kids' bedroom, and a Chair with Upholstered Seat and Rustic ;Wood Photo Frames for the master bedroom. With so many options to choose from, readers will be delighted as they create a home with simple, rustic handmade charm!

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Book SynopsisIf you’ve ever thought about starting your own farm or homestead but weren’t sure how to get started, follow Shannon and Stewart Stonger, two self-made homesteaders, and their plan on how to start and succeed at homesteading. Shannon and Stewart left their home in the city and moved to an empty plot of land, with hopes of starting their own farm. Their research and experiences produced not only a successful and fruitful farm, but also a fully functional homestead, without modern conveniences. They’ll show you how they did it, and how you can do it too, all on a budget. You’ll learn how to plow your land, grow your own fruits and vegetables, create a viable water source for watering crops, harness energy from wind and the sun, preserve the harvest through canning and dehydration, raise livestock and much more. These attainable, game-changing tips and projects will allow you to live a simple, debt-free life and start your own agricultural homestead, all with your own two hands.

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Book SynopsisThis wedding-planning resource is filled with gorgeous images to inspire brides by showcasing the cutting-edge vendors and naturally beautiful locales of the South. Key Carolina-based vendors—such as photographer Corbin Gurkin, planners Ivy Robinson and Gathering Floral + Event Design, and wedding and style mogul Ceci Johnson—are highlighted, allowing brides-to-be to delight over everything from invitation designs to tablescapes, all set to the backdrop of lush and romantic southern venues. A unique resource that offers more than just the standard checklists and planning tips, no bride planning a wedding in the South will want to be without this reference, which is beautiful enough to leave out even after the ceremony.

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Book SynopsisMore than six million Shopkins characters sold in the first four months of sale, and this is the ultimate guide for collectors The hit of the holiday toy season and a Girl Toy of the Year nominee, Shopkins are hotter than ever, and Ultimate Toy Collector is the must-have guide for true Shopkins collectors of all ages. It brings the fun and flair of the Shopkins world and features everything there is to know about these cute collectables. From season one favorites like Rockin’ Broc and Frank Furter to season two rarities like Pamela Pancake and Cute Boot, you’ll find them all here. This guide also celebrates the Shopkins animated videos and how they make up a huge part of the experience. It summarizes some of the most popular cartoons to date, provides ideas for fans who want to make their own Shopkins videos, and includes the secrets to finding exclusive and limited-edition characters, crafting with Shopkins, throwing a Shopkins-themed party, Shopkins trivia, fun games and activities, and much more.

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Book SynopsisGive pollinators a fighting chance! Transform your landscape into a breathtaking pollinator paradise with the practical solutions in this New York Times–featured guide. The passion and urgency that inspired WWI and WWII Victory Gardens is needed today to meet another threat to our food supply and our environment—the steep decline of pollinators. In The Pollinator Victory Garden, environmental horticulturalist, landscape designer, and New York Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden teacher Kim Eierman offers accessible, actionable information and tips for winning the war against the demise of these essential animals. Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast majority of all flowering plants on our planet. Pollinators include not just bees, but many different types of animals, including insects and mammals. Beetles, bats, birds, butterflies, moths, flies, and wasps can be pollinators. But, many pollinators are in trouble, and the reality is that most of our landscapes have little to offer them. Our residential and commercial landscapes are filled with vast green pollinator deserts, better known as lawns. These monotonous green expanses are ecological wastelands for bees and other pollinators. With The Pollinator Victory Garden, learn how to transition your landscape into a pollinator haven by creating a habitat that includes pollinator nutrition, larval host plants for butterflies and moths, and areas for egg laying, nesting, sheltering, overwintering, resting, and warming. Perfect for beginner to intermediate gardeners, this guide offers a wealth of information to support pollinators while improving the environment around you: The importance of pollinators and the specific threats to their survival How to provide food for pollinators using native perennials, trees, and shrubs that bloom in succession Detailed profiles of the major pollinator types and how to attract and support each one Tips for creating and growing a Pollinator Victory Garden, including site assessment, planning, and planting goals Project ideas like pollinator islands, enriched landscape edges, revamped foundation plantings, meadowscapes, and other pollinator-friendly lawn alternatives A Pollinator Victory Garden checklist to help you plan and implement the steps needed to have a thriving pollinator garden Plant lists of native tree and shrub species organized by pollinator type and bloom time The time is right for a new gardening movement. Every yard, community garden, rooftop, porch, patio, commercial, and municipal landscape can help to win the war against pollinator decline with The Pollinator Victory Garden.Trade Review“Ms. Eierman […] lays out nature-friendly tips in her book The Pollinator Victory Garden.” * The New York Times *"This book provides an in-depth education of how pollination works and what pollinators need to thrive, and then translates that information into actionable steps to take in the garden." * Horticulture Magazine *"It’s a well written, well laid out book with lots of tips to help even a first time gardener. It’s a book anyone who wants to help should have in their library." * Broken Teepee *"...packed with useful information, charts, diagrams, and gorgeous photos." * Dear Author *"...provides all the advice and information you'll need to get started on your own pollinator project." * Connecticut Gardener *"With The Pollinator Victory Garden by Kim Eierman you can give pollinators a fighting chance. Provides a wealth of information to support pollinators while improving the environment." * Green Profit *"Every beekeeper should be thinking like this. Kim goes a long, long way to making it possible to make it happen for you. Try this book this year." -- Kim Flottum * Bee Culture *"If you want to learn how to protect your pollinators and make sure they are taken care of throughout the year, I highly recommend getting The Pollinator Victory Garden!" -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *"With Eierman’s guidance, easy to read charts, plants list, and even a Pollinator Victory Garden checklist, you can create a bio-diverse native habitat that can make a difference to the pollinators of the world." * EcoLandscaping.org *"...shares a wealth of information to support pollinators while also improving the environment around you." * Michigan Gardener *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Essentials of Pollinators and Pollination Chapter 2 Providing Pollinators with a Place to Live Chapter 3 Providing Pollinators with Food to Eat Chapter 4 Parade of Pollinators: Meet the Pollinators Chapter 5 Creating and Growing a Pollinator Victory Garden Appendix Ten Tips for a Thriving Pollinator Victory Garden Pollinator Victory Garden Checklist Plant Lists Early-Blooming Native Trees and Shrubs for Bees Native Flowering Plants for Native Pollinators Native Flowering Plants for Honey Bees Native Flowering Plants for Hummingbirds Recommended Books Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to style your home for a deeper sense of comfort, with guidance from the creator of the 52 Lists journal series Fans of Moorea Seal know the style influencer and online curator for her beautiful 52 Lists journals and planners, and they love her rustic luxe aesthetic: inspired boho loveliness, dashes of inspiration, plus a twist of the adventuresome spirit of the Northwest. Now Moorea has created a home design book that’s equal parts self-help guide, memoir, and décor inspiration! She’ll help you explore what it means to create a relaxed, comfortable home, and you’ll find which expression feels most authentic to you through color palates, interior design modes, conversation prompts, essays, approachable DIY projects and more. Focusing in turn on one room at a time, various chapters will help you take on the living room, the dining room, bedrooms, and of course, the kitchen. Included for each room: · A personal essay penned by Moorea herself · An exclusive look into Moorea’s own spaces with tips for inspired, mindful living · Two beginner-friendly DIY projects to personalize and decorate your home on a budget · Intimate looks into the homes of a diverse set of female style curators, who share their best tips and tricks for comfortable, imaginative decor You don't need lots of money or the perfect life in order to infuse your space with your signature spark.Trade Review"Now we're talking: design inspiration that doubles as self-help. Style maven Moorea Seal lets readers into her home and office, lending her advice and personal journey for finding comfort in your home. Give this to your creative DIYer friend or relative!"—Apartment Therapy“What really spoke to me about Make Yourself at Home was how much of the home design philosophies in it were rooted in family, personal and professional growth, memories, and being true to yourself despite what society (read: Pinterest) might want to dictate to you instead.”—Fresh Jess“Pick up local boutique owner Moorea Seal’s “Make Yourself at Home” book…which features Instagram-worthy decorating ideas, plus step-by-step instructions for making pieces such as a blanket ladder and jewelry holders.”—The Seattle Times“A dash of self-help, a sprinkle of craft, plus lifestyle tips and tricks seasoned with storytelling—Seal’s new book adds up to a pretty package.”—BookPage “Make Yourself at Home is all about beautifying your life inside and out and turning your home into a comfortable space that reflects your best self.”—Seattle Refined“Moorea is all about celebrating the handmade and championing other artists, and her new book is full of simple DIY projects for making things beautiful and practical, plus it features mini profiles and advice from a bunch of inspiring women (they're tagged!) to keep the spirit of community going.”—Adam J. Kurtz, author "A combination of self-help and décor inspiration, Make Yourself at Home is a beautiful book focused on helping you design the dwelling of your dreams and feel comfortable in your space."—The Glitter Guide"This is going to keep me busy all season long."—Dream Green DIY"I'm loving Moorea Seal's new book, Make Yourself at Home--it's full of so many awesome DIY projects & ways to make your space feel true to you. Instead of thinking of a million things I need to buy, this book has me thinking of ways I can use what we have to work for us in our new space!"—Abby Rose Metcalf"This book if filled with decor tips, DIY projects, glimpses of inspiring homes, and much more that will prompt you to discover yourself in the spaces you spend the most time in."—New Day Northwest"The details they put into the book are beautiful but the gold foiling, and hard cover add a more luxurious detail to own on your bookshelf."—Our City Lights"A combination of self-help and décor inspiration, Make Yourself at Home is a beautiful book focused on helping you design the dwelling of your dreams and feel comfortable in your space."—The Glitter Guide"An interior design book that prizes individuality over rigid style categorization...offering conversation prompts and stylistic suggestions along the way to spark your own ideas."—MSN"Unlike your conventional home interior guide, Make Yourself at Home is presented as part self-help and part memoir, allowing readers to gain perspective for mindful home living."— Northern Virginia Magazine

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Book SynopsisA design-focused, easy-to-use guide to colorful, eye-catching foliage and flowers for your whole yard, from the ground plane to the canopy, for homeowners and landscapers faced with replacing thirsty gardens in California and other dry regions in the Western US. If readers must reluctantly remove water-guzzling favorites from the garden, they need equally beautiful substitutes! This book is a visual treat that supports the transition to dry gardening by proving that gardeners can have all the gorgeous color and flowers they had in the past using just a fraction of the water. Maureen Gilmer provides chapters on design categories of plants—flowering shrubs, the ground plain, eye-catching accents, ephemeral flowers, perennials for color, animated plants and fine textures, canopy, and edibles—with profiles for each plant plus background info and top picks lists. The Colorful Dry Garden is unique because it features only bold plants that are also heavy bloomers despite heat and limited water. It also features more than just Western native plants by including varieties from the world's driest climates.Trade Review"Compact and easy-to-read, with practical tips for "going dry," a.k.a. transitioning to a drought-resistant yard, along with loads of color photos of flowering shrubs, perennials, ground covers, succulents and grasses."—The Los Angeles Times"[This book] couldn't come at a better time. As we adjust to using less water in every part of our lives, Gilmer's book provides practical guidance to gardeners who want vibrant landscapes in the future while using less of our precious resource, water."—The Oregonian"This book features beautifully illustrated profiles of drought-tolerant plants"—Texas Gardener"Includes guidelines for transitioning yards to an “arid palette,” as well as hundreds of photos and detailed descriptions of flowering plants and trees that provide the punches of color she and other floral fans crave."—Las Vegas Review-Journal "Maureen Gilmer consolidates everything you need to know to get started [in water-wise gardening] based on her 30 years of experience in the field.... The perfect resource for folks who may not be hard-core gardeners but want a beautiful yet unthirsty garden all the same." —Succulents and More

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Book SynopsisThe decluttering craze meets a passion for sustainable living and interior design in this gorgeous new book for readers of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpThis book promises an opportunity for self-reflection and lasting change, by getting to the bottom of why we've accumulated too much stuff in the first place, therefore allowing us to transform our lives. Professional decluttering and design team Cary and Kyle of New Minimalism will take you through every step, from assessing your emotional relationship to your stuff to decluttering your home to then turning it into a beautifully designed space that feels clean and tidy without feeling sparse or prescriptive. And all of this without filling up a landfill—you'll find resources and strategies to donate and reuse your stuff so you don't have to feel guilty about getting rid of it!Trade Review"Part therapy and part interior design, it’s just the thing to dive into as we seek inspiration for calm and order in the new year."—San Francisco Chronicle“This is minimalism for the rest of us…[a] more practical take on the less-is-more lifestyle [that is] more about ending the cycle of “busy” than creating a perfect house.”—The Washington Post"Fortin, who holds a degree in psychology, and Quilici, who studied interior design, have developed a system based on self-examination that is designed to aid those endeavoring to eliminate too many possessions. ... Using these guidelines may finally provide the means necessary for those struggling to live a clutter-free life."—Library Journal"Cary Telander Fortin and Kyle Louise Quilici—decluttering professionals with backgrounds in psychology and interior design—delve into why we accumulate so many things, and they offer practical, easy-to-adapt strategies for decluttering and changing habits."—Houzz"The authors of New Minimalism reveal how your emotional style relates to the possessions you keep—and how you can finally get past it."—Oprah"With an emphasis on conservation and meaningful reuse, Quilici and Fortin share their fuss-free tips for a stylish, streamlined home."—Sunset Magazine"Clean up your act in your home’s trickiest spots with these smart strategies."—Rachael Ray Every Day"Authors Cary Telander Fortin and Kyle Louise Quilici can help you get your house in streamlined, stylish order."—The Florida Times-Union

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Book SynopsisA beautiful guide to growing delicious fruit in Pacific Northwest climates, complete with selection, planting, and organic care for more than 75 cultivars of berries and fruit trees, as well as 10+ master recipes with variations for preserving your bountiful harvest.This complete guide to backyard fruit growing covers recommended varieties and climate info for the Pacific Northwest both west and east of the Cascades, ideal climates for growing berries and fruit trees. Also includes sidebars showcasing historical orchards, fruit enthusiast societies, gleaning organizations, and more. Includes several recommended cultivars of each of the following types of fruit: -Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, kiwi berries, plus less common berries such as lingonberries, elderberries, currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, and a section on wild berries. -Fruit trees: apples, pears, Asian pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, plus less common fruit trees such as figs, persimmons, and quince.Trade Review"Learn how and when to plant fruit trees in your home garden—and how to maintain them for the optimal yield."—Sunset Magazine"Food writer [Tara Austen] Weaver (Orchard House) combines a horticultural guide and culinary treasure chest between the covers of one instructive book. Focusing on fruits and berries—some common (strawberries, apples), other exotic (quince, lingonberries)—the text runs through how to prepare jams, curds, and sauces while starting from the ground up, literally. Highlighting soil maintenance and plant placement, Weaver discusses planting, cultivating, and harvesting, all with an eye to creating preserves [...] Farmers everywhere will learn and benefit from Weaver’s wide scope of knowledge."—Publishers Weekly"[Tara Austen Weaver's] new book, Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest, will lead you to sweet, sweet success."—The Seattle Times' Pacific NW Magazine"Tara Austen Weaver's 224-page guide [does] not disappoint."—The Oregonian"One look through Tara Austen Weaver's new book Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest is all it takes to leave you dreaming about calling it quits on wherever you live now and hightailing it to greener pastures."—Tasting Table"Weaver's book...makes pre-eating stages of fruits and berries seem just as appealing thanks to her breezy, highly readable way with words and expertise as both a master gardener and creative cook...Whether discussing blueberries or pears, or more exotic efforts like kiwi berries and quinces, Weaver tackles plant maintenance, pest and disease prevention, harvesting and preserving...Which of course leads us to [the] delectable final section, where in addition to baked goods Weaver displays recipes for sauces, drinks and fruit leather as well. All of it is illustrated with stunning photographs, making this the kind of book you'll keep for a lifetime—for yourself or a special green thumb in your life."—Inlander"[A] lively guide."—Times Colonist"If raising your own fruit trees is the apex of happiness, then you must snag a copy of this guide by Tara Austen Weaver. Learn to cultivate a range of backyard fruit-bearers from strawberries to currants to Asian pears and figs. Once you have your own little agriculture oasis, make one of the 10-plus recipes to preserve your harvest."—425 Magazine"Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest is well written, beautifully laid out and a great introduction to its topic. For many gardeners it could be the only book on the subject they will ever need."—Eugene Weekly

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Book SynopsisA wonderful pairing with the Metamorphosis journal or a beautiful stand-alone gift, this notecard set includes 16 cards featuring 8 original compositions (with over 15 moths and butterflies), colored envelopes, and a gorgeous keepsake box. The backs of the cards list the common and scientific names of each butterfly and moth as well as the organic materials used to create each piece.

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Book SynopsisWith heart and humor, Ciscoe Morris regales us with stories from the gardens he has tended, the wildlife he has encountered--deer, moles, rats, birds, and more--the dogs who have joined him on his travels, the secret lives of insects, and his endeavors as head gardener at Seattle University. Each story will make you smile but will also contain a nugget of gardening wisdom or a practical, helpful tip that home gardeners will be able to put to use in their own gardens. With heart and humor, Ciscoe Morris regales us with stories from the gardens he has tended, the wildlife he has encountered--deer, moles, rats, birds, and more--the dogs who have joined him on his travels, the secret lives of insects, and his endeavors as head gardener at Seattle University. Each story will make you smile but will also contain a nugget of gardening wisdom or a practical, helpful tip that home gardeners will be able to put to use in their own gardens.Trade ReviewA Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestselling BookAmerican Horticultural Society Great American Gardeners Award Winner"Oh, La La! is a horticultural hoot filled with gardening gold."—Seattle Times"A compilation of amusing—well, sometimes downright hilarious—anecdotes, each containing a nugget of gardening gold."—Eugene Weekly"From pruning roses to growing potatoes in a container, applying integrated pest management, encouraging pollinators, and managing compost, this guide will serve gardeners in any and all hardiness zones beyond the Pacific Northwest."—Booklist"Ciscoe Morris's latest book is much more than a standard gardening guide."—Inlander"Only a handful of garden writers can hold your attention; make you laugh; and then, when you least expect it, teach you something. Luckily, we have a local force of nature named Ciscoe Morris, who not [only] makes us laugh but manages to dispense incredibly useful gardening information..."—425 Magazine

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Erica Bauermeister comes a memoir about the power of home and the transformative act of restoring one house in particular. “I think anyone who saves an old house has to be a caretaker at heart, a believer in underdogs, someone whose imagination is inspired by limitations, not endless options.” In this mesmerizing memoir-in-essays, Erica Bauermeister renovates a trash-filled house in eccentric Port Townsend, Washington, and in the process takes readers on a journey to discover the ways our spaces subliminally affect us. A personal, accessible, and literary exploration of the psychology of architecture, as well as a loving tribute to the connections we forge with the homes we care for and live in, this book is designed for anyone who’s ever fallen head over heels for a house. It is also a story of a marriage, of family, and of the kind of roots that settle deep into your heart. Discover what happens when a house has its own lessons to teach in this moving and insightful memoir that ultimately shows us how to make our own homes (and lives) better.Trade ReviewNamed a "Best Book of 2020" by Real SimpleWashington State Book Award FinalistPacific Northwest Booksellers Association Bestseller“One part investigation of architecture and design, one part exploration of identity, House Lessons is a meditation on space and home, and Bauermeister is a Zen master of the self.”—Adrienne Brodeur, author of Wild Game“Almost anyone who’s ever let heart rule head will nod, at the very least, at the stories that a 100-year-old house in Port Townsend, Washington, evokes. In her memoir of falling in love with a house, novelist Bauermeister details every cranny, cove, and piece of plaster...This will resonate with any readers who love words and old houses.”—Booklist, starred review“...a family memoir, a primer of architectural theories and a study of how people relate to their spaces. Fans of [Bauermeister's] four novels know [she] has a keen appreciation of the senses—savoring food in The School of Essential Ingredients, the art of fragrance in The Scent Keeper. She demonstrates that same respect for the renovation.”—Shelf Awareness“Erica Bauermeister’s latest book is a thoughtful, entertaining memoir of the time she and her family spent renovating the mother of all fixer-uppers...Bauermeister has given us a skeleton key to unlock ideas about self and space and place...” —Christian Science Monitor “This beautifully written memoir is for anyone who has wondered where home is and how to find it, fix it, love it, and leave it for later as well. We are lucky to be along for the ride.”—Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is“This deeply moving story of an epic home renovation pulls essential life lessons from the logistics of plaster removal and pipe fitting and moves effortlessly across time and topic to find moments of reflection, optimism, and love in the most unlikely of places.”—Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics and The House Girl “Intimate and gracefully told, here is the irresistible story of a house and a family in transmutation.”—Rikki Ducornet, author of The Deep Zoo “Reading House Lessons is itself like walking through a beloved old home, where strange treasures and beautiful eccentricities reveal themselves around every corner. Generous and artful, this is a hard-won story of the work that goes into building a life.” —Molly Wizenberg, bestselling author of A Homemade Life

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Book Synopsis“[A]n an incredibly handy manual full of information on how to grow plants in small spaces.” —GOOPThe beginner’s complete guide to urban, small space and container gardening from “our windowsill guru.” —Bon AppétitThis vibrant updated 2nd edition includes 30 earthy recipes for the vegetables from your edible garden and 50 gorgeous inspirational color photographs and illustrations.No matter how small your space, you can grow an edible garden and enjoy home cooked meals from your harvest! With this stunning comprehensive guide, you’ll learn the basics of gardening in pots and containers, find small windowsill and countertop projects, and receive specific recommendations for plants that grow well in containers. Also included are 30 simple recipes you can make with your harvest, from Zucchini Fritters to Herby Pasta with Lettuce and Prosciutto, to Rosy Strawberry Buttermilk cake.You’ll learn all about: • the best containers and pots • DIY planter boxes • tools and supplies • soil for containers • feeding and watering • simple pruning • cooking with your harvest • and much more“With this guide, your garden can be as productive as you’d like, no matter the size." —Modern FarmerTrade Review"Here at Sunset, we're all about eliminating waste—and learning new ways to garden. That's why we were thrilled to read Amy Pennington's new book, Tiny Space Gardening: Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs in Small Outdoor Spaces."—Sunset"With this guide, your garden can be as productive as you’d like, no matter the size."—Modern Farmer Praise for previous edition, Apartment Gardening:"A favorite cookbook author, Amy Pennington has written an incredibly handy manual full of information on how to grow plants in small spaces. The book is full of wonderful tips, recipes and information on all the best things to grow in your home."—GOOP"The author has ideas for gathering supplies, growing herbs, edible blossoms, home pickling, planting, growing lettuce, seed starting and tons of recipes—all of which can be achieved in the smallest of flats."—Kinfolk"Amy Pennington...is our windowsill guru. This spring, we're sowing what she's sowing. (Named one of Bon Appétit's 2012 Tastemakers: "the visionaries who are making our lives so delicious.")"—Bon Appétit "Useful information for those who live in apartments, have a small parcel of land, or a deck large enough to accommodate big pots and window-box planters."—The Washington Post"IMs. Pennington shares her know-how with metropolitan types everywhere."—The Wall Street Journal"The ever-resourceful Pennington chronicles her food-centric take on city living in 'Apartment Gardening: Plants, Projects, and Recipes for Growing Food in Your Urban Home'... As adept as Pennington is at figuring out how to grow the most food in the smallest space in the shortest amount of time, she's equally skilled at suggesting what to do with it. She details not only how to plant directly into a sack of soil and build your own deck-sized worm bin but also how to blend thyme lip balm and whip up a killer chocolate lavender tart. The book's tone is chatty and encouraging..."—The Seattle Times"Amy's straightforward conversational style makes both books ['Apartment Gardening' and her first book, Urban Pantry] seem as if you're getting great advice from a smart, savvy friend."—Al Dente"Full of great tips, recipes, and DIY guides, like how to build your own planter box, grow lettuce in recycled containers, keep bees on your patio, and infuse spirits with herbs grown right in your kitchen."—Apartment Therapy Re-Nest, Daily Find “A great book for new gardeners living in the urban jungle or for experienced gardeners who find themselves with limited garden space and the desire (or need!) to grow a ‘garden’.”—New York Botanical Gardens Blog

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Book SynopsisThis luxe plant journal challenges the user to “think like a botanist” — it’s secretly educational wrapped in a stunning package. It includes 90 entry pages to document and observe your plants through the lens of an excited and curious botanist! Author Tyler Thrasher brings the same energetic, knowledgeable voice to the journal as his fans have come to expect from his popular Instagram account. Each journal includes: 90 entry pages with room for notes, watering and fertilizer regimen, seasonal observations, light recommendations, and sketches: Fertilizer tips, Pest tips, Soil tips, pH tips, An entry index to easily locate each plant entry, Pages of recipe cards for your very own soil recipes. As a scientist himself who hybridizes new plants, the author was looking for something that didn’t exist, so he created the definitive plant journal himself. One that can serve as your personal plant database while also offering helpful tips on things like pests, fertilizer, making the perfect soil, and more.Trade Review"Grow a Damn Plant Journal is the latest of [Tyler Thrasher's] brilliant projects and a great way to keep track of your favorite plants. The journal is easy to use and accessible to botanists and hobbyists alike. In it, [Tyler] shows us the importance of curiosity as the means to grow better plants."—Enid Offolter, author of Welcome to the Jungle

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Book Synopsis“For vegetable gardening in the Bay Area, Golden Gate Gardening is indispensable—if you buy one gardening book, this is the one.”--Michael PollanThis fully revised 30th Anniversary edition of the ultimate food gardening bible for Central and Northern Californians includes updates that address changes in climate, crop availability and sources, and pest management strategies, and includes expanded help for inland, hot summer gardeners.The gardening guide is beloved by both new and experienced gardeners for its friendly, practical advice on how to grow fresh produce all year long. Expert author Pam Peirce shows how to use the unique local conditions of climate, soil, and rainfall to grow both common and unusual vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, cut flowers, and fruit from trees and shrubs including berries, citrus and avocados for your kitchen garden.This encyclopedic guide covers all the bases, including what to plant in every season, how to select varieties, assess a microclimate, organize a garden, manage pests and weeds safely and effectively, attract beneficial creatures, conserve water, improve soil, make compost, harvest wisely, and garden in containers. It includes delicious, seasonal garden-to-table recipes and an essay on learning to eat from a garden. Charts, sidebars, illustrations, maps, resource lists, and cross references make it easy for readers to find the information they need.This vegetable gardening book will especially help readers in the San Francisco Bay Area and in California coastal areas from Humboldt County south to San Luis Obispo, as well as those in nearby mild-winter inland climates (including Alameda, San Mateo, Marin, Santa Clara, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties).Trade Review"A tremendous amount of solid information about what you can grow in various microclimates, how to plan your garden, how and when to start seeds, how to evaluate and amend soil, and how to deal with weeds, pests, and diseases."—Sunset"I cannot imagine growing and gardening without the insipration and wisdom of this fine book."—Wendy Johnson, organic gardening educator and author of Gardening at the Dragon's Gate "[Peirce's] writing is authoritative and her enthusiasm infectious."—Pacific Horticulture

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Book SynopsisThe conscious foodie’s guide to growing and harvesting their own urban vegetable garden—featuring 50 profiles of common vegetables and herbs, plus 50 recipes for garden-to-table meals you’ll want to make again and again. From sinking a seed into the soil to enjoying a meal made with produce harvested right outside your door, this gorgeous kitchen gardening book is filled with practical, useful information for both novices and seasoned gardeners alike. Grow Cook Eat will inspire people who already buy seasonal, local, and organic food to grow the fruits and vegetables they love to eat—even if they live in a city. Dynamic, young gardening expert Willi Galloway reveals the ins and outs of growing your own food, sharing need-to-know information such as:  50 profiles on how to plant, grow, and prepare common vegetables, herbs, and small fruits  specific instructions on how to harvest all edible parts of a plant  advice on storing your harvest in a way that maximizes flavor  basic food preparation techniques, including tips for unusual foods like radish greens and garlic scapes  50 delicious recipes that’ll make the most of your at-home harvest  With 140 beautiful color photographs throughout, Grow Cook Eat is the ultimate guide to refining your gardening skills and cultivating gourmet quality food—from your very own backyard.

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Book Synopsis#1 Best Seller ─ How to Get Healthy HairHealthy hair tips from the GlamTwinz. Get the long, healthy hair you’ve always wanted. YouTube superstars Kelsey and Kendra Murrell – The GlamTwinz – share their secrets to growing long, healthy and natural hair, without having to rely on chemical relaxers. How to have healthy hair. Textured hair requires special care and The GlamTwinz have been delivering their best since their viral video: “Top 10 Tips to Grow out Long HEALTHY Hair” hit YouTube. Now, The GlamTwinz build on that to reveal even more secrets and answers to fans’ questions, while revealing their own personal hair struggles and triumphs. In The GlamTwinz Guide To Longer, Healthier Hair, you’ll learn secrets to: Growing your hair longer Generating natural shine Taming the frizziness Reducing hair breakage Getting the best look without the chemicals Be confident and love the way you look!Table of ContentsForeword No Heat Protective Styling Proper Shampoos Deep Conditioning Leave-In Conditioner Trimming Becoming Friends With Your Ends Taking Supplements Living Healthy Patience Please Closing // Letter from the GlamTwinz

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Book SynopsisEmploying proven flower-growing techniques used by commercial greenhouses the world over, the growing of cannabis plants is demystified in this helpful gardening book. The natural cycles and growth of the plant are explained, as is how to sprout seedlings, manage growth and soil, how and when to use nutrients, what to look for when it is flowering and finishing, how to cure, and a little about what cannabis can be used for in day-to-day living. Advising to grow the crop patiently, take notes, and observe results, the book also includes a growth journal that makes keeping track a breeze. Plans for an herb hut are provided to make it easy to build an outdoor greenhouse. Easy-to-use and efficient methods, materials that are inexpensive and easy to find, and explanations that suit the simple truth of the environment are all presented in this all-in-one guide to growing a successful crop of cannabis.

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Book SynopsisPreviously published in hardcover as Work Clean, this organizational book is inspired by the culinary world: how to take the principles of mise-en-place out of your kitchen and into your life.Every day, chefs across the globe churn out enormous amounts of high-quality work with efficiency using a system called mise-en-place—a French culinary term that means “putting in place” and signifies an entire lifestyle of readiness and engagement. In Everything in Its Place, Dan Charnas reveals how to apply mise-en-place outside the kitchen, in any kind of work. Culled from dozens of interviews with culinary professionals and executives, including world-renowned chefs like Thomas Keller and Alfred Portale, this essential guide offers a simple system to focus your actions and accomplish your work. Charnas spells out the 10 major principles of mise-en-place for chefs and non-chefs alike: (1) planning is prime; (2) arranging spaces and perfecting movements; (3) cleaning as you go; (4) making first moves; (5) finishing actions; (6) slowing down to speed up; (7) call and callback; (8) open ears and eyes; (9) inspect and correct; (10) total utilization. This journey into the world of chefs and cooks shows you how each principle works in the kitchen, office, home, and virtually any other setting.

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Book SynopsisRodale''s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design. In this indispensable work you will find: ? Comprehensive coverage for the entire garden and landscape along with related entries such as Community Gardening, Edible Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Stonescaping, and more ?The most in-depth information from the trusted Rodale Organic Gardening brand ?A completely new section on earth-friendly techniques for gardening in a changing climate, covering wise water management, creating backyard habitats, managing invasive plants and insects, reducing energy use and recycling, and understanding biotechnology ?Entries all written by American gardeners for American gardeners, with answers for all the challenges presented by various conditions, from the humid Deep South and the mild maritime coasts to the cold far North and the dry Southwest Rodale''s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has everything you need to create gorgeous, non-toxic gardens in any part of the country.

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Book SynopsisStarting plants from a seed grants earlier harvests, greater variety, healthier seedlings, lower costs, and the undeniable sense of satisfaction and reward. For the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to The New Seed-Starter''s Handbook. Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this updated, easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully. You''ll find:- The latest research in seed starting- The best growing media- The newest gardening materials- Solutions to seed-starting problems- Source lists for seeds and hard-to-find gardening suppliesThe robust encyclopedia section lists more than 200 plants—including vegetables and fruits, garden flowers, wildflowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs—with details on how to start each from seed.

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Book SynopsisFor many Beatles fans, the group's two-disc set from November 1968 is their favorite Beatles album. It was titled "The Beatles," but became known as "The White Album" for its pure white cover. At over 90 minutes long, it is filled with 30 incredible songs that range from rock 'n' roll to folk to heavy metal to calypso to country & western to raunchy rockers to lush ballads. There are parodies of the Beach Boys and Bob Dylan, along with a long sound collage unlike anything most listeners had ever heard before. The Beatles White Album and the Launch of Apple covers not only the group's remarkable double album, but also the birth of their Apple business venture and Apple Records' stunning debut with "Hey Jude," "Revolution" and Mary Hopkin's nostalgic classic "Those Were The Days.

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Book SynopsisWiring repairs, replacements, and upgrades are among the most popular projects for home DIYers - and, potentially, the most fraught with risk. With an unerring emphasis on safety, wiring expert Steve Cory prepares homeowners for the most common situations they are likely to encounter and gives them the confidence to tackle their own home wiring projects. After introductory sections on understanding the residential electrical system and basic wiring techniques, projects include: . replacing switches and receptacles . installing lights and fans . retrofitting under-cabinet lighting . running cable and installing electrical boxes and more With quick tips throughout, this handy reference provides all you need to know to tackle any home wiring repair project. AUTHOR: Steve Cory is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in detailed how-to projects. He has written extensively for Lowe's, STANLEY, Creative Homeowner, The Home Depot, and others. Cory is also the author of Trim: A Homeowners Guide (Taunton Press, 2015), Plumbing: A Homeowner's Guide (Taunton, 2016), and Building Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities (Taunton Press, 2015). 775 photographs, 48 illustrations

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