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Karsten shares all of the secrets he has developed over years for straw bale gardening. You'll learn how to locate…
and choose straw bales, then how to condition and plant them for the earliest possible start. You'll master Karsten's methods for combating plant pests and maximizing space by applying the principles of vertical gardening to his straw bales. 2013By Kristin Kimball. 2010
Kristin Kimball left New York City to interview a dynamic young farmer named Mark, her world changed. On an impulse,…
she shed her city self and started a new farm with him on five hundred acres near Lake Champlain. The Dirty Life is the captivating chronicle of the couple's first year on Essex Farm, from the cold North Country winter through their harvest season wedding in the loft of the barnBy David Giffels. 2008
The memoir follows Giffels' funny, poignant, and confounding journey, as he and his wife and a colorful collection of helpers…
turn a money pit into a livable house. But the story's heart lies deeper in the series of personal hardships that call into question what home really meansFinding treasure in unlikely places, join pastor's wife and entrepreneur Angel Williams on a journey of faith, frugality, and family…
In today's culture, it's not uncommon to buy something one week and throw it away the next. We constantly throw out serviceable, valuable, even fascinating items without a second thought. But to Angel Williams, a pastor's wife and mother of four, that's an opportunity. Angel started dumpster diving out of curiosity when a woman at church mentioned it her, but it quickly turned into a sizeable side-business to help support her growing, blended family of four. She learned quickly that dumpster diving is far from a last resort for those in unfortunate circumstances. It can be a fun and profitable family activity! In Finding Your Treasure , Angel shares how dumpster diving fits into her family's Christian mission, how she started her business, and the moral case for reusing and recycling what your neighbors throw away. With a focus on faith and community, Angel opens up about her own journey, from starting to dive to growing her own YouTube following. Come read about her most amazing finds, including $1,000 cash , designer handbags, and even toys and furniture for her family. She'll take you through where you can find the best places to dive, how to pick which items to sell or donate, how to put safety first, and where you can find your own local community of fellow diversBy Tamar Haspel. 2022
A love-letter to the unexpected delights (and occasional despair) of so-called &“first-hand food&”—meals we grow, forage, fish, or even hunt…
from the world around us. To Boldly Grow is &“part memoir, part how-to guide and wholly delightful&” ( Washington Post ). Journalist and self-proclaimed &“crappy gardener&” Tamar Haspel is on a mission: to show us that raising or gathering our own food is not as hard as it&’s often made out to be. When she and her husband move from Manhattan to two acres on Cape Cod, they decide to adopt a more active approach to their diet: raising chickens, growing tomatoes, even foraging for mushrooms and hunting their own meat. They have more ambition than practical know-how, but that&’s not about to stop them from trying…even if sometimes their reach exceeds their (often muddy) grasp. With &“first-hand food&” as her guiding principle, Haspel embarks on a grand experiment to stop relying on experts to teach her the ropes (after all, they can make anything grow), and start using her own ingenuity and creativity. Some of her experiments are a rousing success (refining her own sea salt). Others are a spectacular failure (the turkey plucker engineered from an old washing machine). Filled with practical tips and hard-won wisdom, To Boldly Grow allows us to journey alongside Haspel as she goes from cluelessness to competence, learning to scrounge dinner from the landscape around her and discovering that a direct connection to what we eat can utterly change the way we think about our food—and ourselvesBy Elizabeth Partridge. 2022
National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge reveals the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park,…
the United States Capitol building's landscape, and more. Nobody could get Frederick Law Olmsted to sit still. He was filled with energy, adventure, and dreams of changing the world. As a boy, he found refuge in the peace and calm of nature, and later as an adult, he dreamed of designing and creating access to parks for a growing and changing America. When New York City held a contest for the best park design for what would become Central Park, Olmsted won and became the father of landscape architecture. He went on to design parks across America, including Yosemite National Park and even the grounds for the United States Capitol. National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge brings her renowned lyricism and meticulous research to the visionary who brought parks to the peopleBy Alan Emmet. 1996
Join Alan Emmet on a tour of gardens that graced New England from just after the American Revolution into the…
20th century. His study of New England gardens reveals how the more extreme climate and the influence of Puritanism shaped a gardening style very distinct from the traditions of EnglandBy Jane Billinghurst. 2011
By MSU College of Law Housing Law Clinic. 2009
This revolutionary approach to cleaning and organizing helps free you from feeling ashamed or overwhelmed by a messy home. If…
you're struggling to stay on top of your to-do list, you probably have a good reason: anxiety, fatigue, depression, ADHD, or lack of support. For therapist KC Davis, the birth of her second child triggered a stress-mess cycle. The more behind she felt, the less motivated she was to start. She didn't fold a single piece of laundry for seven months. One life-changing realization restored her sanity—and the functionality of her home: You don't work for your home; your home works for you. In other words, messiness is not a moral failing. A new sense of calm washed over her as she let go of the shame-based messaging that interpreted a pile of dirty laundry as "I can never keep up" and a chaotic kitchen as "I'm a bad mother." Instead, she looked at unwashed clothes and thought, "I am alive," and at stacks of dishes and thought, "I cooked my family dinner three nights in a row." Building on this foundation of self-compassion, KC devised the powerful practical approach that has exploded in popularity through her TikTok account, @domesticblisters. The secret is to simplify your to-do list and to find creative workarounds that accommodate your limited time and energy. In this book, you'll learn exactly how to customize your cleaning strategy and rebuild your relationship with your home, including: -How to see chores as kindnesses to your future self, not as a reflection of your worth -How to start by setting priorities -How to stagger tasks so you won't procrastinate -How to clean in quick bursts within your existing daily routine -How to use creative shortcuts to transform a room from messy to functional With KC's help, your home will feel like a sanctuary again. It will become a place to rest, even when things aren't finished. You will move with ease, and peace and calm will edge out guilt, self-criticism, and endless checklists. They have no place hereFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way comes a fresh perspective for getting the most…
out of your kitchen! &“An empowering, transformative, and slightly sassy guidebook.&”—Jenna Fischer, actress, author, and producer/cohost of Office Ladies podcast You want your kitchen to be the heartbeat of the home, but you&’re overwhelmed and out of breath trying to make it happen. Meals are on a never-ending loop, and you don&’t have time to prepare dinner, much less enjoy it. Popular Lazy Genius expert and bestselling author Kendra Adachi is here to help! Packed with proven Lazy Genius principles, the book will teach you to: • name what matters to you in the kitchen—whether that&’s flavor, convenience, or something else entirely • feed your people with efficiency and ease • apply a simple, actionable five-step process—prioritize, essentialize, organize, personalize, and systemize—to multiple areas of your kitchen, empowering you to enjoy your kitchen the way you&’ve always wanted You don&’t need magical recipes, fancy gadgets, or daunting lists to follow to the letter; you just need a framework that works whether you&’re cooking for one or for twenty. Straightforward, strategic, soulful, and a little sassy, The Lazy Genius Kitchen will turn your hardest-working room into your favorite one, too. *Includes a downloadable PDF of Lazy Genius Kitchen recipes, master lists of ingredients and ingredients combos, Cooking Techniques, and more from the bookBelieving energy costs will soon make it necessary for even urban dwellers to grow their own food, the author provides…
tips for vegetable and fruit gardening in nontraditional locations such as patios, balconies, rooftops, and windowsills. Also discusses making yogurt, kefir, and fermented foods and raising chickens and bees. 2008By Jennifer R. Bartley. 2006
Landscape designer discusses the medieval origins of potagers, year-round kitchen gardens that produce herbs and vegetables and incorporate ornamental perennial…
and woody plantings for aesthetic appeal. Covers design techniques and plant selection, using specific potagers in Maryland, Texas, and Vermont, her own in Ohio, and restaurant gardens as examples. 2006By Tovah Martin, Kindra Clineff. 2009
Stressing the importance of having a connection with nature, garden writer Martin provides instructions for creating a variety of small…
indoor gardens enclosed in glass which thrive with little care. Describes different types of transparent containers such as bell jars and lanterns, recommends plants, and discusses design and maintenance. 2009By Sharon Astyk, Aaron Newton. 2009
Authors advocate reducing industrial agriculture to lessen negative environmental consequences such as global warming, soil degradation, and excessive energy use.…
They explore sustainable alternatives, including small family farms and gardens, and provide tips on food storage, cooking, and waste disposal, as well as easy-to-grow and easy-to-make recipes. 2009By Scott Ogden, Lauren Springer Ogden. 2008
Husband and wife garden designers explain their landscaping philosophy, which differs from the prevalent concept of gardens focused on human…
activities and dominated by hardscapes. They describe how to create idealized natural spaces where plants are the main element and people can become immersed in nature. 2008By Barbara W. Ellis. 2007
Guide to using ground covers such as vines, spreaders, shrubs, and flowers to add interest to existing gardens, create natural…
alternatives to traditional lawns, and edge paths, curbs, and driveways. Suggests specific plants for various soil types and sun exposures. Includes design ideas and tips on care and propagation. 2007By Joe Eck, Wayne Winterrowd. 2009
Life partners who cofounded a Vermont landscape design firm share their personal gardening history and the lessons they've learned. In…
alphabetical essays they discuss favorite ornamental plants and cover topics such as hedges, pergolas, vegetable plots, and planted walls. They stress that gardens need constant care and vigilance. 2009By Eric Tyson, Ray Brown. 2007
Comprehensive reference guide to buying a house. Explores the basics of home economics, financing, mortgages, selecting a real estate agent,…
negotiating the best price, and home inspections. Provides tips and explains common mistakes made by home buyers. Spanish language. 2007By Philip Schmidt, Phil Schmidt. 2007
Comprehensive guide to designing and creating outdoor spaces. Discusses themes, elements, usage, tools, materials, techniques, and preparation. Provides specific instructions…
for building with different types of patio surfaces. Describes adding features such as lighting, garden beds, fire pits, or fountains. Also suggests ways to clean and maintain structures. 2007