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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2019
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| A Way to Garden: A Hands-On Primer for Every Season by Margaret RoachWhat it is: an updated version of the gardening expert's 1998 book, which offers many tips and is arranged by a plant's life cycle over the course of a year; it also thoughtfully explores how both the author and the gardening world have changed over 21 years.
Reviewers say: "a compelling book to read straight through that is also useful as a reference for particular details" (Booklist, starred review). |
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| Milk Soaps: Making Milk-Enriched Soaps, From Goat to Almond by Anne-Marie FaiolaWhat's inside: step-by-step directions for creating 35 soaps (labeled beginner, intermediate, and advanced) using a plethora of milks, including cow and camel, coconut and rice, as well as details about the soapmaking process and the chemistry behind it all.
Recipes include: Shea and Aloe Bars with Yogurt; Cupcake Soaps with Whipped Cream; Layered Coffee and Cream Bars; Shampoo Bars with Hemp Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar; Super Rainbow Swirl. Available in Next Search Catalog |
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The idle beekeeper : the low-effort, natural way to raise bees by Bill Anderson"The Idle Beekeeper is a beautifully written and wonderfully informative book on how to be a hobby beekeeper who is deeply respectful of his or her bees. The author, Bill Anderson, describes in detail how he succeeds as a hive keeper, not a beekeeper, for he knows that the bees keep themselves far better than he would ever do. The "idle" in its title refers not to laziness, but to the need to go into each hive on just two days each year, to add and remove a comb honey super. This is the book that I will recommend to novice backyard (or rooftop) bee enthusiasts." Thomas D. Seeley, author of The Lives of Bees, Cornell University
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Outdoor carpentry projects using cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine are perfect for Do-It-Yourselfers of all skill levels, since the materials are easy to work with, and the results are rewarding. Enjoy outdoor furnishings you can create yourself. Items made with quality materials last much longer and cost less, in the long run, than off-the-shelf items. With classic swings for kids and adults, arbors for gardeners and even a table that folds, there's something in The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry for everyone!
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The tree book : superior selections for landscapes, streetscapes, and gardens by Michael DirrThe Tree Book is the go-to reference to more than 2,400 species and cultivars, from two of the biggest names in horticulture: Michael A. Dirr and Keith S. Warren. The featured trees include those widely available in the nursery trade, some new and promising choices, and a selection of overlooked options that deserve renewed interest. Each tree profile includes the common and botanical names along with details on foliage; flowers, seeds, fruits, and cones; native range; adaptability; and popular uses in landscapes.
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Contact the Library for more great books! |
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Leavenworth Public Library
417 Spruce Street
Leavenworth, KS 66048
913-682-5666
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