Download or read book Making Bentwood Trellises Arbors Gates Fences written by Jim Long and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 1998-01-05 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn discarded branches from your routine pruning into sturdy and beautiful bentwood projects for your lawn and garden. With Jim Long’s easy step-by-step instructions for creating durable fences and picturesque trellises from salvaged tree limbs, you’ll be inspired to build your own unique landscape features. Add life to your creation with one of many suggested climbing plants and watch as your structure becomes a vibrant, blooming sculpture. You’ll soon be enjoying a lazy afternoon resting in the dappled shade of your homemade bentwood arbor.
Download or read book Making Herbal Dream Pillows written by Jim Long and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavish book offering step-by-step instructions for creating herbal-scented pillows for custom-made dreams.
Download or read book Willow written by Jenny Crisp and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As natural materials such as wood, leather, rattan and cork continue to be used in the home, handmade woven objects, from bread baskets and trays to stools and screens, are fast becoming the must-have accessories of the contemporary interior. Master basket maker and willow grower, Jenny Crisp, teaches you some of the key weaving techniques to make 20 simple willow projects without the need of complicated tools. Jenny’s approach is innovative and moves forward beyond the old patterns and boundaries, to allow the reader to make work that is fresh and for contemporary use.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Fences Arbors and Trellises written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Ultimate Guide to Fences, Trellises, and Arbors" provides detailed information on designing and building fences, gates, trellises, and arbors. In addition to coverage of basic construction techniques, the book covers the building of a variety of fence types as well as distinctive trellis and arbor designs.
Download or read book How to Grow More Vegetables Ninth Edition written by John Jeavons and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's leading resource on biointensive, sustainable, high-yield organic gardening is thoroughly updated throughout, with new sections on using 12 percent less water and increasing compost power. Long before it was a trend, How to Grow More Vegetables brought backyard ecosystems to life for the home gardener by demonstrating sustainable growing methods for spectacular organic produce on a small but intensive scale. How to Grow More Vegetables has become the go-to reference for food growers at every level, whether home gardeners dedicated to nurturing backyard edibles with minimal water in maximum harmony with nature's cycles, or a small-scale commercial producer interested in optimizing soil fertility and increasing plant productivity. In the ninth edition, author John Jeavons has revised and updated each chapter, including new sections on using less water and increasing compost power.
Download or read book Body Care Just for Men written by Jim Long and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book of its kind, BODY CARE JUST FOR MEN includes easy, make-at-home herbal formulas for everything from aftershaves and sore muscle soaks to treatments for buises, sprains, bites, and abrasions. Author Jim Long also presents natural remedies for hair troubles, libido and prostate woes, athlete's foot, body and foot odors, and common skin problems. Healthful mixes for sports drinks, cough syrup, sore throat gargle, and massage oils round out this comprehensive guide.
Download or read book Rustic Garden Projects written by Dawn King and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Furnishes detailed plans and step-by-step instructions for twenty varied rustic garden projects, including garden ornaments, furnishings, and structures, along with helpful advice on how to find the right materials and tips on basic construction technqiues. Original. 10,000 first printing.
Download or read book North Carolina and Its Resources written by North Carolina. Board of Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Storey s Basic Country Skills written by John Storey and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.
Download or read book Fences Gates Trellises written by James Barrett and published by Creative Homeowner. This book was released on 1997 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From wood to vinyl and chain link, this book tells how to build fences and gates, as well as the trellises and arbors that complement them. Projects include privacy fences, picket fences, a grape arbor, a fan trellis, and more. 70 color photographs and 325 illustrations.
Download or read book Making Holiday Wreaths written by Juliette Rogers and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 1996-08-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to create a beautiful wreath from scratch or quickly adorn a pre-made wreath base, you'll find all the instruction you need in Making Holiday Wreaths. Learn how to make a boxwood wreath entwined with holly and ivy to grace the front door. Craft balsam wreaths to fill your home with the sweet scent of the forest. Hang gaily decorated wreaths from doors, windows, and mirror frames, or display them on mantels and tabletops. And don't limit your holiday cheer to the house - wrap an evergreen garland around the post of your mailbox, craft a wreath to encircle your birdbath, or clip a row of whimsical wreaths along your clothesline. You can even put out a wreath filled with delectable tidbits to delight your backyard birds!
Download or read book Handmade for the Garden written by Susan Guagliumi and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of seventy-five one-of-a-kind, affordable, and manageable DIY projects for the garden. The DIY craze has moved beyond the craft room and into the garden! Relying on easy-to-find, inexpensive, and repurposed materials, Handmade for the Garden is a treasure trove of original projects that not only make planting and growing efficient and successful but also add a personal touch to the gardenscape. Among the myriad projects in this hardworking book are mini hothouses; painted, stamped, and stenciled terracotta planters; hypertufa and cement pots and decorations; rustic and formal fencing and trellises; plant markers and stakes; and sieves and baskets. With Handmade for the Garden to inspire them, gardeners of all skill levels will be empowered to experiment with form and function to discover creative, artful ways to personalize and beautify their gardens with handmade objects. “This book is bursting with beautiful and creative ways of using everyday materials to liven up your outdoor spaces” ―Country Woman Magazine “This book adds new dimension to playing outside . . . if you love the garden, tinkering with tools and creating beautiful objects for out-of-doors, this is your book.” ―Examiner.com “Any person with a modicum of entry-level crafting skills can add individual flair to their garden following the descriptive step-by-step instructions. . . . Many illustrations depict precise details in the fabrication process. A source list, with website addresses, will prove useful to those who cannot find supplies at their local home improvement center.” ―Better Homes and Gardens / Country Gardens
Download or read book Creating with Concrete written by Sherri Warner Hunter and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong, versatile, and amazingly easy to work with, concrete is the ideal medium for outdoor art and long-lasting, practical projects for the garden. And, best of all, it doesn't cost a lot of money or require special equipment; everything you need is right at the local home improvement center, ready and waiting. A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and then tailored them perfectly for low-tech surroundings and personal expression. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; take advantage of technical advances to develop lighter, stronger structures; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishment, craft Garden Critter Stepping Stones, a Trough Planter, Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and a jazzy border. Every one of the 25 projects will open up new creative horizons!
Download or read book The Complete Kitchen Garden written by Ellen Ecker Ogden and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A design and recipe resource with “all the tools to plan a productive garden before seeds ever meet the ground” (The Wall Street Journal). Based on seasonal cycles, each chapter of this indispensible book provides a new way to look at the planning stages of starting a garden—with themes and designs such as the Salad Lover’s Garden, the Heirloom Maze Garden, the Children’s Garden, and the Organic Rotation Garden. More than 100 recipes—including a full range of soups, salads, main courses, and desserts, as well as condiments and garnishes—are featured here, all using the food grown in each specific garden. “There’s no reason a vegetable garden must be an eyesore, banished to the corner by the garage. . . . The Complete Kitchen Garden . . . combines design advice, garden wisdom and recipes.” —Chicago Tribune
Download or read book Second Skin written by India Flint and published by Murdoch Books. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost from the moment of our birth, clothing acts as our second skin, yet we rarely consider where our clothes come from, or the effects they might have on the environment. This beautifully photographed is about easily achievable ways to care for the planet by living a little simpler regarding cloth and clothing. Get a handle on how cloth consumption affects nature on a larger scale. Look at what textiles are really made from, and examine their properties with an emphasis on those derived from natural sources. In no time you'll have the tools to make informed choices regarding clothing--including deciding how much clothing a person really needs. Second Skin also covers how to mend and maintain clothing, re-purpose fashion, dye clothing, and when all else fails, what it takes to patch, piece, and felt.
Download or read book Handmade Style Felt written by India Flint and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient, versatile textile with a contemporary edge, felt can be made in gossamer-fine, cobweb-like forms, or thick, sturdy fabrics suited to heavy-duty uses. Even if you've never worked with felt before, Handmade Style: Felt will provide all you need to get started and to make beautiful felted items. All 23 projects are clearly explained and accompanied by step-by-step photographs and comprehensive diagrams. From scarves, shawls, hats and slippers to bags, rugs, and even a Champagne cooler and a pet bed, Handmade Style: Felt offers inspirational ideas for clothes, accessories and home decoration. Previous Titles in the Handmade Style Series: Handmade Style: Bead Handmade Style: Paper Handmade Style: Quilt Handmade Style: Knit
Download or read book Arbors and Trellises Breezeways Fences and Gates and Small Buildings written by Reginald Robert Hawkins and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
