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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2023
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100 Plants to Feed the Birds: Turn Your Home Garden into a Healthy Bird Habitat
by Laura Erickson
What's inside: details on planning a bird-friendly garden as well as in-depth profiles of 100 plants -- including herbaceous plants, trees, grasses, shrubs, and vines -- that will provide food and shelter for birds throughout the entire year.
Don't miss: the details on why bird habitats are needed, the beautiful color photos, planting and care advice, and a list of plants to avoid.
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Y'all eat yet? : welcome to the pretty b*tchin' kitchen
by Miranda Lambert
With recipes collected from all the women in her life, including her mom, grandma and a colorful bunch of best friends, this book delivers food you want to make alongside charming stories that show why Miranda Lambert is one of the most beloved artists in country music today. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Kaffe Fassett's timeless themes : 23 new quilts inspired by classic patterns
by Kaffe Fassett
"Explores the classic, bold patterns that we've come to know and love from Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective--whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals, or wild paisleys and retro zig zags. An archive of Kaffe's photos, collected over the last 50 years, is presented alongside images of the fabrics they inspired"
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| Love & Lemons Simple Feel-Good Food: 125 Plant-Focused Meals to Enjoy Now or... by Jeanine DonofrioWhat's inside: This third vegetarian cookbook by "Love & Lemons" blogger Jeanine Donofrio offers a broad range of recipes (including some vegan ones) in two categories: "at-the-ready" (easy to make right now) and "in advance" (for the planners among us).
Recipes include: Savory Chickpea Waffles, Creamy Cauliflower Enchiladas, Sweet Potato Paneer Burgers, Freezer Carrot Cake Bars.
Read this next: Gena Hamshaw's The Vegan Week or Jenny Rosenstrach's The Weekday Vegetarians. |
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Prairie up : an introduction to natural garden design
by Benjamin Vogt
"Landscaping with native plants has encouraged Midwesterners to embark on a profound scientific, ecological, and emotional partnership with nature. Benjamin Vogt shares his years of expertise with prairie plants in a full-color guide aimed at gardeners, homeowners, and landscape designers. Step-by-step blueprints point readers to plant groupings that not only attract pollinators and please the eye but minimize maintenance and ensure years of healthy growth. In addition, Vogt gives proven tips on everything from invasive plants to essential tools to working with skeptical homeowner associations. Outside experts also provide inspiration while a section of additional resources makes the book an invaluable reference. Easy to use and illustrated with over 150color photos, Prairie Up is a practical guide to reviving diversity and wildness in our communities"
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Gorgeous gouache : the absolute beginner's guide to opaque watercolor painting
by Viddhi Saschit
An artist and creative coach introduces readers to the painting medium called“gouache” that is similar to watercoloring and provides instruction on techniques, supplies, mixing colors and offers step-by-step projects to paint with full-sized patterns and inspiration for more. Original. Illustrations.
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| Lovely Lace Knits: Learn the Art of Lacework with 16 Timeless Patterns by Gabrielle VézinaWhat's inside: directions for 16 lace knitwear pieces by a talented knitwear designer who also covers tips and tricks, gauge and yarn considerations, and stitch tutorials.
Patterns include: Samara Cardigan, Pine Cone Sweater, Woodland Socks, Pinnate Tank Top, Filigree Scrunchie, Soft Breeze Shawl.
Reviewers say: "All crafters, no matter their skill level, will likely find something appealing" (Library Journal). |
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| Design Happy: Colorful Homes for the Modern Family by Betsy WentzSpotlight on...12 family homes styled by interior designer Betsy Wentz, which she uses to illustrate how readers can transform their own spaces by simply starting with something they love. Plus, inspiring color photos, renovation tips, design advice, and a resource list.
For fans of: bold patterns and vibrant colors; home design coffee table books focused on house tours. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Joliet Public Library Ottawa Street Branch: 150 N Ottawa St Black Road Branch: 3395 Black Rd Joliet, Illinois 815-740-2660www.jolietlibrary.org |
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