The Collins Garden Birdwatcher’s Bible: A Practical Guide to Identifying and Understanding Garden Birds

Couzens, Dominic

Perrins, Christopher

Ellis, Sonya Patel

STERRY, Paul

Arts & Photography

William Collins

The Botanical Bible is an elegant and comprehensive introduction to the beauty, diversity, and value of the botanical world. Author Sonya Patel Ellis covers the evolution of the plant kingdom, the history of horticulture, basic botany, and more. Readers will learn not only how to garden and forage in six major climate zones but also how to make the most of their harvest through a series of recipes for savory dishes, sweets, and drinks. Ellis demonstrates how to use botanicals for beauty and health, with instructions for making essential oils, herbal remedies, floral scents, and natural cosmetics—and even explores the world of botanical artistry and crafts. Gorgeously illustrated throughout, and packed with information and hands-on projects, The Botanical Bible is the ultimate guide for aspiring gardeners, botanists, homesteaders, and anyone seeking a more meaningful relationship with nature.

The Botanical Bible: Plants, Flowers, Art, Recipes & Other Home Uses

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking by Ingredient

Abrams Books

An informative and eye-catching reference book for beginner and intermediate backyard bird enthusiasts The Backyard Birdwatcher's Bible is that rare type of book, one that is as packed with information as it is pleasing to look at. The latest in a successful line of "bibles," following The Beekeeper's Bible and TheBotanical Bible, this new volume has the broadest appeal yet. An elegant aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying, attracting, and caring for backyard birds, as well as crafting bird-friendly gardens and bird houses. With additional sections focused on everything from the bird life cycle to bird behavior, symbolism, and meaning in art, this authoritative book is brimming with engaging answers to all of your birdwatching questions.

The Backyard Birdwatcher's Bible: Birds, Behaviors, Habitats, Identification, Art & Other Home Crafts

Reference

The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible is anexhaustively researched, clearly written, and profusely full-color illustrated book and the essential volume on backyard chicken keeping.\nChickens are many things: a source of meat and eggs, amusing images in pop culture, lovable pets, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether you’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken keepers or simply inspired by leafing through images of gorgeous hens and roosters, this book is a must. A majority of the 150 most-populated US cities allow backyard chickens, and during the pandemic, the backyard chicken trend surged. Online searches for chick supplies were off the charts, with local hatcheries recording a 500 percent increase in demand, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply relish the pure joy of chicken company.\nEnvironmental and homestead writers Jessica Ford, Rachel Federman, and Sonya Patel Ellis pack this book with everything you need to fully embrace a new chicken-keeping lifestyle. A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying backyard breeds and supporting good chicken health, ranging from basic brooding to common ailments. Learn what the best backyard breed is for you and the equipment needed to start your own home flock. Discover the soft cuddliness of a Bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock, the best method for constructing a chicken run, and how to keep your chickens happy and thriving—all in this beautiful, illustrated gift book.

The Backyard Chicken Keeper's Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Federman, Rachel

Ford, Jessica

Pets & Animal Care

This informative guide to selecting, potting, and tending to all types of plants will give your home a trendy, modern appeal.\nThe Modern Gardener will help you give your home a chic, modern aesthetic with the right plants—indoors and out. With sections devoted to choosing the right plants, budgeting, and making the best use of your available space, you’ll be able to transform your home into a sanctuary for the plants that will give it an appealing vibe. Chapters on tending to all sorts of plants—including annuals, perennials, herbs, flowers, and edibles—make this a handy how-to guide for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Using a little TLC and the many helpful tips in this book, your home will be blooming with life in no time.

The Modern Gardener: A Practical Guide to Houseplants, Herbs & Container Gardening

Gardening & Landscape Design

Thunder Bay Press

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