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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Buying farmland is a major investment, so be sure you make an informed choice. This practical guide covers every factor you should consider before making a purchase, including government regulations, residential concerns from the surrounding area, soil conditions, and savvy financing. Ann Larkin Hansen shows you how to identify and refine your specific land needs using checklists and questionnaires. Whether you intend to grow abundant crops or graze a robust herd of livestock, Finding Good Farmland provides a roadmap to the land that's right for you. Ann Larkin Hansen shows you how to identify and refine your specific land needs using checklists and questionnaires. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This A-to-Z guide to the most common emergency situations, ailments, and injuries focuses on how to use household, herbal, and homeopathic remedies safely and effectively in combination with basic emergency-response procedures and protocols. Cayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. This quick-reference handbook spells out hundreds of life-saving techniques, commonsense tips, and time-tested herbal remedies that everyone should know. From how to perform basic CPR and the Heimlich Manoeuvre to the best immediate response to natural disasters, you'll find the most practical, effective actions to take to ensure survival. AUTHOR: Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of natural health with more than 40 years of experience. She teaches herbal medicine at Naropa University and Heilseimestraskollin in Iceland, and she has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Envision and Arise Festivals, and the Mayo Clinic. She is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild and blogs for the Huffington Post and Care2. Mars is the author of many books and DVDs, including Natural First Aid. Mars and her daughter run Herb Camp for Kids in Boulder, Colorado. SELLING POINTS: . The commonsense preparedness guide for every household. . Easy-reference A-to-Z format . Special section on natural disaster and wilderness challenges. Illustrations throughout Cayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Farmers, beekeepers, and gardeners need effective and dependable electric fencing to keep valuable animals and crops safe. This comprehensive guide covers the different types of electric fencing, when each should be used, and step-by-step building and maintenance instructions. Use electric fencing to protect your livestock, poultry, beehives, and garden. Portable electric fencing is key to successful rotational grazing, while permanent electric fencing effectively protects gardens and orchards and secures large pastures. Through clear instructions accessible to everyone, you'll learn when to use these methods or a combination of the two, plus how to plan for, build, and maintain your electric fencing. This crucial tool is cost effective and versatile, but veteran farmer and author Ann Larkin Hansen also explains what not to do with an electric fence. AUTHOR: Ann Larkin Hansen is the author of The Organic Farming Manual, Finding Good Farmland, and Making Hay; coauthor of A Landowner's Guide to Managing Your Woods with consulting forester Dennis Waterman and master logger Mike Severson; and coauthor with her husband, Steve, of Maintaining Small-Farm Equipment. She has served as a regional editor for The Country Today and as a contributing writer to Mother Earth News. The Hansens have run a family farm in Wisconsin for the last 25 years. SELLING POINTS: . Electric fencing is significantly more cost-effective than a conventional barbed-wire fence, with per-foot prices ranging from 10 to 20 cents, versus $1.50. . Covers the three most popular kinds of electric fence: permanent, combination permanent nonelectric and electric-wire offset, and temporary or portable electric. . Step-by-step instructions show how to safely build and repair an electric fence and how to set up and move temporary electric fencing for rotational grazing. Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout Use electric fencing to protect your livestock, poultry, beehives, and garden. Portable electric fencing is key to successful rotational grazing, while permanent electric fencing effectively protects gardens and orchards and secures large pastures. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The classic guide to vermicomposting, using worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants, is now revised and updated for today's eco-conscious recyclers and gardeners. For more than three decades, this best-selling guide to the practice of vermicomposting has taught people how to use worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser for houseplants or gardens. Small-scale, self-contained worm bins can be kept indoors, in a basement or even under the kitchen sink in an apartment, making vermicomposting a great option for city dwellers and anyone who doesn't want or can't have an outdoor compost pile. The fully revised 35th anniversary edition features the original's same friendly tone, with up-to-date information on the entire process, from building or purchasing a bin (readily available at garden supply stores), maintaining the worms, and harvesting the finished compost. AUTHORS: Mary Appelhof (1936-2005) is the author of Worms Eat My Garbage. She was an international authority and lecturer on small-scale vermicomposting whose honors included a National Science Foundation grant and the National Recycling Coalition's Recycler of the Year. For more than 20 years, she researched, developed, and marketed products related to the earthworm. Joanne Olszewski is the author of the 35th Anniversary Edition of Worms Eat My Garbage. A close friend of the book's original author, Mary Appelhof (1936-2005), Olszewski is a fellow vermi-enthusiast and the owner of Wormwoman Inc., which manufactures and sells the Worm-A-Way worm bin. SELLING POINTS: . Best-selling classic guide thoroughly updated . Food waste reduction is a major environmental concern . Vermicomposting is a viable option for apartment dwellers and anyone with limited outdoor space The classic guide to vermicomposting using worms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants is now revised and updated for todays eco-conscious recyclers and gardeners. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock - how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order - along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits. Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet - fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe. Her hours among the flock have resulted in this quirky, irresistible guide packed with firsthand insights into how chickens communicate and interact, use their senses to understand the world around them, and establish pecking order and roles within the flock. Combining her up-close observations with scientific findings and interviews with other chicken enthusiasts, Caughey answers unexpected questions such as Do chickens have names for each other? How do their eyes work? and How do chickens learn? AUTHOR: Melissa Caughey is the award-winning author of A Kid's Guide to Keeping Chickens and the blog Tilly's Nest. She is a backyard chicken keeper, beekeeper, and gardener, She lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With contagious enthusiasm and fascination for her backyard chickens, best-selling author Melissa Caughey shares her unique observations of her flock how they sense the world, communicate impending danger, and establish pecking order along with scientific facts and entertaining tidbits. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Boost your energy with all-natural smoothies, shakes, green drinks, power shots, and fermented beverages. Best-selling author Stephanie Tourles offers more than 120 delicious and super-nutritious recipes that can be made with a common kitchen blender. Brighten your day with drinks like Green Grapefruit Refresher, Ginger-Lime Mocktini, Pain-Away Chlorella Smoothie, and Sunbutter Banana Protein Shake. With plenty of vegan options and a variety of natural sweeteners to choose from, there's no shortage of nourishing, energizing, and irresistible choices. With tasty concoctions including Pineapple Mocktini, Blackberry Bliss Shake, and Chocolate Coconut Sundae Protein Shake, this book offers readers healthy choices. With an overview of the benefits of a raw food diet, it also covers essential kitchen equipment and raw beverage preparation techniques that require only a standard blender. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Combining aspects of dreamwork and mindfulness, this practical, all-natural wellness program for fostering restful sleep and positive dreaming features lifestyle advice, yoga poses, simple meditations, journaling prompts, breathing exercises, dream recall tips, and more. This accessible guide to cultivating deep, restful sleep - naturally - combines author Tzivia Gover's expertise in both mindfulness and dreamwork. Accompanied by a healthy dose of encouragement, Gover presents practical lifestyle advice, simple yoga poses, 10-minute meditations, and easy breathing exercises, along with visualization and journaling activities. You'll also learn how to cultivate your dream recall and set the scene for safe, productive dreaming. This holistic approach extends into your waking hours with tips on morning routines to ensure that sound sleep leads to refreshed, more conscious living all day long. AUTHOR: Tzivia Gover is the author of The Mindful Way to a Good Night's Sleep and Joy in Every Moment. She is a writer, educator, and certified dream therapist and the director of the Institute of Dream Studies. Gover has led numerous workshops and panels about dreams, mindfulness, and writing, and she holds an MFA in writing from Columbia University. She is an active member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and the founder of 350 Dreamers, an international network of people who dream together for global healing. SELLING POINTS: . Sleep deprivation is a top health concern . A practical program including guided journaling, yoga, meditation, dreamwork, and mindfulness techniques . Viable long-term, non-drug solutions for insomnia Combining dreamwork and mindfulness, this practical, all-natural wellness program fosters restful sleep and positive dreaming. Features good lifestyle advice, yoga poses, simple meditations, journaling prompts, breathing exercises, dream recall tips, and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From chimichurri to teriyaki, sauces make our mouths water - and our meals shine! Bland chicken breast, plain pasta, or a simple baked potato are transformed into memorable dishes with the addition of sauce. The Make-Ahead Sauce Solution features 61 flavour-packed recipes for sauces that freeze beautifully and make home cooking easy. They run the gamut from traditional sausage ragu to Thai peanut, gorgonzola chive butter, all-American barbeque, coconut lemon, parmesan leek, cheesy cashew garlic, and Meyer lemon spinach. Every recipe is accompanied by a quick-reference chart showing the best base combinations of protein and vegetable. The struggle to make imaginative, flavourful weeknight meals is over. With a few of these sauces stashed away in the freezer, a great meal can be topped off in minutes. AUTHOR: Elisabeth Bailey is the author of The Make-Ahead Sauce Solution, as well as two regional cookbooks, A Taste of the Maritimes and Maritime Fresh. She has worked as a chef and caterer, and currently teaches classes on gardening, cooking, and preserving in and around Nova Scotia, Canada, where she lives. Colour photographs throughout Transform fresh ingredients into flavorful dishes with recipes for creative, make-ahead sauces that can be saved in serving-sized packets and used for cooking up quick and delicious dinners on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. This practical workbook offers a detailed calendar of what to do when on a small farm or homestead: from pruning apple trees to brooding chicks; and shows how to organize each season's tasks efficiently and effectively. This hardworking addition to the best-selling Backyard Homestead series offers expert advice on what tasks to do around your farm and when to do them - no matter where on the planet you call home. Author Ann Larkin Hansen sets the priorities for each area of the farm, including the barn, garden, orchard, field, pasture, and woodlot. For every critical turn of the year (12 in all), Hansen provides an at-a-glance to-do list along with tips and a more in-depth discussion of key topics for the season. Easy-reference charts, checklists, and record-keeping sections help you keep track of it all. AUTHOR: Ann Larkin Hansen is the author of The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner, The Organic Farming Manual, The Electric Fencing Handbook, Finding Good Farmland,and Making Hay; coauthor of A Landowner's Guide to Managing Your Woods with consulting forester Dennis Waterman and master logger Mike Severson; and coauthor with her husband, Steve, of Maintaining Small-Farm Equipment. She has been a journalist for more than 30 years, specializing in organic agriculture and sustainable forestry. A homesteader and a small-scale organic farmer, she lives with her family on a farm in northern Wisconsin. SELLING POINTS: . An all-in-one seasonal calendar offers special value for beginning gardeners and farmers . Perfect planner for today's small diversified farms . Strong addition to The Backyard Homestead series, 426,000 copies in print . A seasonal approach that is applicable in any of the world's temperate zones colour illustrations throughout This practical workbook offers a detailed calendar of what to do when on a small farm or homestead from pruning apple trees to brooding chicks and shows how to organize each seasons tasks efficiently and effectively. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. The best-selling children's sewing series now invites kids ages 812 to discover the fulfilling fun of patchwork quilting. Step-by-step photos show every stage of the techniques and projects. As soon as they pick up the basics of sewing, many kids become curious to understand how to stitch together fabric scraps to make one big piece. This comprehensive, photo-rich guide shows kids how, with step-by-step instructions for creating one-of-a-kind quilt tops, then adding batting and backing, and stitching the layers together to make a finished quilt. Young sewers can practice their quilting skills with more than a dozen creative and practical projects - including an illustrated placemat, a foundation-piecing pencil pouch, a patchwork pet bed, an appliqued family crest, and a recycled T-shirt quilt. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHORS: Amie Petronis Plumley is an elementary school teacher at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee, where she inspires students to sew in the classroom, in an after-school sewing club, and at a wildly popular summer sewing camp. She is co-author of Sewing School and Sewing School 2, and the mother of two children. Andria Lisle is programming curator at Fourth Bluff in downtown Memphis, a new project that is part of the national initiative, Reimagining the Civic Commons. Her specialty is curating experiences of social practice, political action, artistic intervention, and institutional critique. A former music journalist, Lisle hosts a hip-hop program on WEVL in Memphis. She is co-author of Sewing School and Sewing School 2. SELLING POINTS: . Builds on the phenomenal success of Sewing School. This book follows the same winning approach of the previous books in the series, which have sold 197,000 copies. This vibrant quilting community is eager to share its creativity with the next generation of crafters. . Quilting teaches important math skills, plus storytelling and art. The authors - one an elementary school teacher and the other a cultural curator - know how to seamlessly integrate educational lessons into fun and practical kid-friendly projects. Full-colour; photographs throughout; includes patterns The best-selling childrens sewing series now invites kids ages 8 to 12 to discover the fulfilling fun of patchwork quilting. Step-by-step photos show every stage of the techniques and projects Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. With Sara Delaney's magic formulas and fill-in-the-blank templates, crocheters of all levels will discover how simple it is to create their own custom patterns for perfectly fitting head-to-toe accessories using any yarn or stitch pattern. You love to crochet, but you're tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney's unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels easily design scarves, cowls, fingerless mitts, mittens, gloves, hats, and socks. With fill-in-the-blank templates and a stitch dictionary, you can use your favorite yarn and stitch pattern, and make accessories that fit perfectly. Delaney offers a starter course in the technique with 18 of her own original patterns, along with the formulas she used to create them. AUTHOR: Sara Delaney is the author of Design Your Own Crochet Projects and How to Crochet. She has been designing and writing her own patterns for more than 10 years. She teaches crochet classes online at Craftsy, and she lives in western Massachusetts. SELLING POINTS: . A unique and accessible approach to design for crocheters of all levels . Features popular wearables not often featured in crochet patterns . Includes 18 sample patterns With Sara Delaneys clear, detailed formulas and fill-in-the-blank templates, crocheters of all levels will discover how simple it is to create their own custom patterns for perfectly fitting head-to-toe accessories using any yarn or stitch pattern. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Free of harmful irritants and artificial additives, these recipes teach you to make effective custom-coloured eye shadows, foundations, concealers, and more at home, with easily obtained and inexpensive ingredients that are safe even for those with sensitive skin. Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 79 recipes detail how to customise for skin type and colour. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and more will help you create mineral-based powders free of fragrances, parabens, and toxins. You'll also learn to make simple and safe lip balms and glosses. Many recipes include ingredients that help promote healthy skin, and the in-depth ingredient glossary and at-a-glance substitution chart identify properties such as oil-absorbing and healing, while also highlighting vegan options, so you can create cosmetics that meet your skin's needs and reflect your personal values. AUTHOR: Heather Anderson owns Kaleidoscope Cosmetics and sells her handmade makeup through her own online store. She has appeared on Utah television programs promoting the benefits of mineral makeup and has contributed to an organic fair-trade clothing line, as well as to a major mineral makeup business and a pigment supplier. Once she discovered the health benefits of mineral makeup for herself and how easy it was to create her own, she became an advocate of these homemade alternatives and eagerly shares her enthusiasm and knowledge. SELLING POINTS: . Mineral makeup is a growing segment of the cosmetics industry. . More affordable and easy to make at home. . Mineral makeup is free of perfumes, synthetic dyes, preservatives, and cheap fillers . Customisable recipes for colour, skin type, and cost. Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 79 recipes detail how to customise for skin type and colour. Formulations for eye shadow, foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and more will help you create mineral-based powders free of fragrances, parabens, and toxins. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Chock-full of how-to instructions for six timeless fiber crafts and hip, functional projects, this modern guide teaches today's tweens the fun and creative pleasure of knowing how to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, weave, and felt. In today's thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 914 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills. AUTHORS: Nicole Blum is the coauthor of Stitch Camp and Improv Sewing. She is an artist and crafter, and her work has been featured in FamilyFun and Parents magazines. Blum has taught crafting workshops at events across the country, including Maker Faire. Catherine Newman is the coauthor of Stitch Camp, and the author of Waiting for Birdy, Catastrophic Happiness, and One Mixed-Up Night. She is the etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine, a regular contributor to the New York Times Motherlode blog, and editor-in-chief of the James Beard Award-winning kids cooking magazine ChopChop. SELLING POINTS: . Kids learn six popular crafts in one book . 18 kid-created projects with multiple variations . Speaks directly to young makers . A modern, accessible approach to ages-old traditions Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout; includes 2 pages of punch-out gift tags Chock-full of how-to instructions for six timeless fiber crafts and hip, functional projects, this modern guide teaches todays tweens the fun and creative pleasure of knowing how to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, weave, and felt. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This one-of-a-kind guide instructs readers in honing their nature observation skills, with a five-year journal format to create a long-term record of the patterns, highlights, and changes in their own backyards & from the date of the first frost to when summer fireflies appear. Become a more attentive observer and deepen your appreciation for the natural world. The unique five-year calendar format of The Naturalist's Notebook helps you create a long-term record and point of comparison for memorable events, such as the appearance of the northern lights, a big blizzard, the peak of autumn foliage, or a period of drought. Biologist Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and best-selling author Bernd Heinrich teach nature lovers of all ages what to look for outdoors no matter where you live, using Heinrich's classic illustrations as inspiration. As you jot down one observation a day, year after year, your collected field notes will serve as a valuable record of your piece of the planet. AUTHORS: Nathaniel T. Wheelwright is coauthor of The Naturalist's Notebook with Bernd Heinrich. He is the Bass Professor of Natural Sciences at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. He is the 2015 winner of the Ecological Society of America's Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology Education, author of numerous scientific publications, and co-editor of Monteverde: Ecology and Conservation of a Tropical Cloud Forest. Bernd Heinrich is coauthor of The Naturalist's Notebook with Nathaniel T. Wheelwright, and author of more than 20 books on nature, including Mind of the Raven, Winter World, and One Wild Bird at a Time, which are illustrated with his own pen-and-ink drawings and watercolor. Heinrich is Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of Vermont, and is the winner of the PEN New England Book Award for non-fiction and the John Burroughs Medal for Nature Writing. This one-of-a-kind guide instructs readers in honing their nature observation skills, with a five-year journal format to create a long-term record of the patterns, highlights, and changes in their own backyards from the date of the first frost to when summer fireflies appear. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Avid vegetable gardeners will love the challenge to shake up their routine with 238 intriguing plants. Many are favorites from cultures around the globe. All offer exciting flavors and textures and novel colors and shapes. Best-selling author Niki Jabbour invites you to shake up your vegetable garden with an intriguing array of 238 plants from around the world. With her lively "Like this? Then try this!" approach, Jabbour encourages you to start with what you know and expand your repertoire to try related plants, many of which are delicacies in other cultures. Jabbour presents detailed growing information for each plant, along with fun facts and plant history. Be prepared to have your mind expanded and catch Jabbour's contagious enthusiasm for experimentation and fun in the garden. AUTHOR: Niki Jabbour is the award-winning author of Niki Jabbour's Veggie Garden Remix, The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, and Groundbreaking Food Gardens. Her work is found in Fine Gardening, Garden Making, Birds & Blooms, Horticulture, and other publications, and she speaks widely on food gardening at events and shows across North America. She is the host and creator of The Weekend Gardener radio show. SELLING POINTS: . Best-selling gardening author with a strong platform . 238 curious heirloom and ethnic vegetables that will appeal to both gardeners and foodies . Features flavour profiles along with growing information Avid vegetable gardeners will love the challenge to shake up their routine with 224 intriguing plants. Many are favorites from cultures around the globe. All offer exciting flavors and textures and novel colors and shapes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Garden design is fun! 150 reusable vinyl plant stickers provide an irresistible tool for playing with arrangements - layering and rearranging on the accompanying design board until the most pleasing, personalised combination is achieved. The accompanying design primer lays out five simple steps to make creative designing accessible to everyone - no prior design experience required. Many homeowners and gardeners can recognise a well-designed garden but lack the skills or confidence to create well-balanced and harmonious beds of their own. This unique interactive book teaches basic garden design techniques and provides plenty of opportunity to try out new skills with reusable vinyl stickers representing dozens of popular plants, which users can experiment with to their heart's content - on a fold-out, four-panel, laminated design board - until they find the plant combinations they love the most. The book lays out simple guidelines on using colour, texture, and form effectively and then walks users through five simple steps of designing a beautiful and successful garden - starting with identifying the proper level of sun and/or shade and completing the design with flowering accent plants. AUTHOR: Michelle Gervais spent 15 years as an editor at Fine Gardening magazine, where she travelled the country visiting and photographing spectacular gardens. She holds a degree in horticulture and has been formally trained in garden design. Full-colour; illustrations throughout; includes 150 reusable vinyl stickers and laminated fold-out design board Reusable vinyl stickers provide an irresistible tool for playing with garden arrangements layering and rearranging until you have the perfect combination. The accompanying five-step design primer makes garden designing accessible to everyone!? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For residents in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan, Lake Michigan is a readily accessible year-round vacationland, with beloved food traditions and new delicacies and tastes to explore every year. The Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook is packed with recipes and stories inspired by the distinctive lakeshore cuisine and lifestyle. The Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook honors a popular vacation region and its laid-back foodways. The recipes reflect the way that people like to eat when relaxing at a cottage and enjoying the scenery: colourful local vegetables and fruits, simply prepared meats, fresh-from-the-lake fish, and indulgent, old-fashioned baked goods. Each distinctive area of the 3,200 miles of shoreline is profiled in a separate chapter, along with its food specialties and traditions, including Door County, Sheboygan, Kohler, and Milwaukee in Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Northwest Indiana; and Harbor Country, the Southwest, Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville, Traverse City, and the Peninsulas in Michigan. AUTHOR: Amelia Levin is a Chicago-based food writer, chef, cookbook author, and passionate Midwesterner. She grew up in the Chicago area, vacationed for 30 years in Wisconsin, went to college in Michigan, and has since traveled throughout the entire northern Midwest for both fun and business. She contributes to Edible Chicago magazine and is the food editor at FSR, a trade magazine for full-service restaurants. She is the author of Chicago Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Windy City. SELLING POINTS: . Large and popular vacationland across four states. Michigan's tourism website is the busiest in the country. Lake Michigan boasts 3,200 miles of shoreline, often called the Third Coast. Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana all have Lake Michigan frontage. The Lake Michigan circle tour is about 900 miles long and is a popular driving vacation. . 118 recipes honoring local traditions and fresh foods from farms and the daily catch. From cranberry scones to Traverse City cherry pie, Wisconsin 'fish fry' style perch with homemade tartar sauce, and summer squash ratatouille. . Year-round destination. There's always something going on in the region, from January's Ice Breaker Festival in South Haven to the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, a huge 8-day event that attracts half a million visitors. Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout For Midwesterners, Lake Michigan is a readily accessible year-round vacationland, with beloved food traditions and ever-new delicacies to explore. Recipes for that distinctive lakeshore cuisine and stories inspired by the lifestyle pack this delightful cookbook.? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With 307,000 copies sold, this is the most trusted and comprehensive reference on every aspect of dairy goat care, housing, feeding, health care, breeding, and milking. The full-color new edition features the most up-to-date practices and a fresh new design. This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It's been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition - completely updated and redesigned - makes Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handling and storing the milk. New color illustrations show each stage of kidding, and substantial chapters on dairy goat health and breeding include the most up-to-date research and practices. AUTHORS: The guidance of goat raiser and author Jerry Belanger has been indispensible to new goat owners for many years, for he has been raising goats since the 1950s. He has written many books including Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats. Belanger is the former editor and publisher of Countryside & Small Stock Journal. Sara Thomson Bredesen is the coauthor of Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats and a licensed cheese maker and goat cheese promoter. A life member of the American Dairy Goat Association and an active member of the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association for more than 30 years, she was the owner and operator of one of Wisconsin's first goat cheese farmsteads. SELLING POINTS: . Complete redesign of a best-selling classic. Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats . Small-scale goat farming is growing in popularity . Updated information and new sections . Part of Storey's best-selling animal-raising series with more than 2.2 million copies sold Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout With 307,000 copies in print, this is the most trusted and comprehensive reference on every aspect of dairy goat care, housing, feeding, health care, breeding, and milking. The full-color new edition features the most up-to-date practices and a fresh new design. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Harness the power of beneficial insects to deter pests and reduce crop damage. This comprehensive guide to farming with insects will have you building beetle banks and native plant field borders as you reap a bountiful and pesticide-free harvest. With strategies for identifying the insects you're trying to attract paired with step-by-step instructions for a variety of habitat-building projects, you'll soon learn how to employ your own biocontrol conservation tactics. Lay out the brush piles and plant the hedgerows because the insects are going to love it here! The Xerces Society, one of the most prominent conservation organizations in the United States, presents a comprehensive guide to creating farm habitats that will attract beneficial insects to reduce crop damage from pests without using pesticides. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The updated 5th edition of the classic best-selling guide to raising sheep now features full-colour photography and completely updated information for a new generation of small-scale farmers and homesteaders. Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep is the best-selling, most trusted reference for farmers and backyard homesteaders with any size flock. The 5th edition is now updated to include full-colour illustrations and photographs throughout, including a gallery of the best breed choices for both meat and fiber. With their small size and gentle dispositions, sheep are one of the easier livestock species to raise and offer varied marketing opportunities, including meat, wool, and milk. Detailed instructions and graphics lead readers through every essential procedure, including shearing, building a lambing shed, breeding and lambing, butchering, and marketing. AUTHORS: A respected authority on sheep raising for over three decades, author Paula Simmons has written many books and magazines articles on spinning wool, and is the coauthor of Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep. Simmons lecturers and conducts workshops in the United States and Canada on the subject of raising sheep and spinning wool for a living. Carol Ekarius is the coauthor of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, The Field Guide to Fleece, and Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep, and the author of several books including Small-Scale Livestock Farming, Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds, and Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs. SELLING POINTS: . Full-colour update of a classic animal husbandry guide (285,000 copies in print). The 5th edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep includes full-colour photos of all the most popular breeds for the first time, along with detailed step-by-step photos and illustrations of all the key procedures. . Covers every aspect of sheep-raising for both meat and fiber producers. Provides comprehensive information on selecting a breed, facility planning, feeding, health care, breeding, and marketing. . Expert authorship. Seasoned farmers Paula Simmons and Carol Ekarius, with decades of combined experience, provide guidance and in-depth problem-solving advice on dealing with potential challenges that could arise with any aspect of raising sheep. Full-colour; photographs and illustrations throughout The updated fifth edition of the classic best-selling guide to raising sheep now features full-color photography and completely updated information for a new generation of small-scale farmers and homesteaders. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Animal fats are being welcomed back into the kitchen! Chefs and home cooks alike are rediscovering how fats create amazing texture - from the flakiest lard pie crust to the crispiest fried chicken - and define the flavour of a dish like authentic clam chowder with salt pork or duck fat French fries. The Fat Kitchen is the comprehensive guide to rendering and using whole animal fats, including lard, tallow, and poultry fat. Cooks will learn the distinctive qualities and best uses of each fat along with methods for curing and storing them. In addition, 100 scrumptious recipes highlight traditional cultural favorites like matzoh ball soup, pasta carbonara, pork tamales, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, Southern-style collards, confit chicken, New England baked beans, and jelly doughnuts. AUTHOR: Andrea Chesman is the author of The Fat Kitchen as well as many other cookbooks that focus on traditional techniques and fresh-from-the-garden cooking. Her previous books include The Pickled Pantry, Serving Up the Harvest,101 One-Dish Dinners, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How. She teaches and does cooking demonstrations and classes across the United States. She lives in Ripton, Vermont. Colour photographs throughout Reintroduce flavor and texture to home cooking, from duck fat French fries to perfectly flaky lard pie crust, with this definitive reference for processing, preserving, and cooking with animal fats. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Culinary herbs enhance flavours of food and promote digestive health, reduce inflammation, relieve anxiety, and more. While explaining the health benefits of each herb, these recipes show how to incorporate hearty doses of delicious herbs into every meal. Add dill to fish to boost flavour and stimulate digestion. Add garlic and ginger to greens so the body absorbs more nutrients. It's no coincidence that herbs are cornerstones of cuisines around the world - accompanying the great tastes are noted medicinal benefits. These 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrees, drinks, and desserts are packed with familiar herbs. By relying on the potent medicine of culinary herbs and time-tested cooking techniques, these hearty recipes maximize the food's nourishing properties and show cooks of all levels how to reconnect to the tremendous health-giving qualities of culinary herbs. AUTHOR: Brittany Wood Nickerson is an herbalist and the owner of Thyme Herbal, where she offers herbal apprenticeship programs, classes in herbal cooking, and private herbal consultations. Nickerson is an active guest speaker and teacher at herbal conferences throughout the Northeast. SELLING POINTS: . More than flavour - herbs add health benefits to your plate. Most people already know that basil, garlic, lavender, mint, parsley, rosemary, and thyme are delicious additions to many kinds of food. Here they'll also learn about the antibacterial properties in basil, the powerful dose of vitamin C in parsley, and the digestive benefits found in thyme, plus how to use this understanding in creating food that is both delicious and health-enhancing. . 110 deeply nourishing recipes for year-round eating. Cooking is the simplest way to get herbs into your daily routine, but the resulting dishes don't have to taste like medicine! These recipes include snacks, cocktails, hearty salads, comfort foods, and desserts, with a focus on selecting foods that supports the body's needs throughout the seasons, such as an herb-rich ratatouille to soak in the summer's nourishment in preparation for colder, darker days, or cannellini beans and potatoes enriched with bitter dandelion greens and parsley that cleanse and detoxify while also enhancing the digestibility of the beans. . Move over supplements: fresh herbs pack a punch. Millions of people are taking herbal supplements daily. Cooking with herbs is an easier, less expensive, more effective - and more delicious! - way to get the healing benefits of herbs. Full colour throughout By relying on the potent medicine of culinary herbs and time-tested cooking techniques, these hearty recipes maximise the food's nourishing properties and show cooks of all levels how to reconnect to the tremendous health-giving qualities of culinary herbs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.