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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2021
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| Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free... by Niki JabbourWhat it is: a thoughtful, in-depth guide to a variety of plant covers -- cloches, mini hoop tunnels, cold frames, polytunnels, greenhouses, and more -- that will extend growing time and create a more productive vegetable garden.
Topics include: choosing a cover; preventing problems; using shade cloth; site selection; maintenance; cover-loving vegetables. |
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Attracting Birds and Butterflies: How to Plant a Backyard Habitat to Attract Winged Wildlife
by Barbara Ellis
What it is: a down-to-earth manual for making your garden more hospitable for songbirds, hummingbirds, and butterflies, detailing the plants, bushes, vines, and trees they prefer. Plus, there's information on water access and nesting areas as well as profiles of your future winged friends.
Don't miss: the "tips for success" sections; the inspiring color photos.
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Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily...
by Jessi Bloom; photographs by Shawn Linehan
What it is: a practical and inspirational book that clearly explains how to better connect with nature by creating a peaceful space in your own backyard that incorporates plants, benches, lanterns, and more.
Don't miss: profiles of 50 special plants, such as bee balm, including their medicinal properties and self-care uses.
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A Girl and Her Greens: Hearty Meals from the Garden
by April Bloomfield with J.J. Goode
In her latest outing, James Beard Award-winning chef April Bloomfield turns her attention toward the vegetable kingdom, using simple, seasonal ingredients to craft a satisfying range of dishes. Recipes such as spring peas with mint, roasted and raw fennel salad, and onions with sage pesto are well-reasoned (explaining not only how, but why), and are presented in a colorful, conversational style filled with entertaining anecdotes. This lively cookbook will be most appreciated by flexitarians who don't mind sprinkling some bacon on their broccoli. (If you'd rather skip straight to the bacon, try Bloomfield's earlier cookbook, A Girl and Her Pig.)
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| Elements of Family Style: Elegant Spaces for Everyday Life by Erin GatesWhat it is: a beautifully photographed, family-focused design book organized by room that offers practical advice and ideas for purchasing items (rugs, sofas, etc.) that can survive children and pets.
Don't miss: the detailed photograph captions; the clever sidebar tips; the author's story about her struggle with infertility. |
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| The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style... by Anuschka ReesWhat's inside: a minimalist approach to fashion that uses workbook-style exercises and infographics to help readers assess their individual clothing needs, identify their personal style, build a small but versatile wardrobe, and learn the art of smart shopping.
Is it for you? Created by style blogger Anuschka Rees, The Curated Closet focuses on women, but its philosophy can be adapted by anyone looking to step up their style and streamline their closet. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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