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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2020 If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero
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Recipes include: Mushroom-Gruyére Quiche, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread, Grilled Bruschetta Chicken, Zucchini-Squash Strata, Stuffed Pork Loin, and Magnolia Press Chocolate Cake. About the author: Joanna Gaines is the cofounder of Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand based in Waco, Texas, which she started with her husband, Chip Gaines, in 2003. Both hosted Fixer Upper on HGTV.
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Rose's Ice Cream Bliss by Rose Levy BeranbaumWhat's inside: easy-to-follow, meticulously tested, and innovative recipes for perfect ice creams and other frozen treats that are simple to churn up anytime. Recipes include: Lemon Ginger, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge, Back Road Mint Chocolate Chip, Brown Sugar with Black Pepper, Roasted Corn, and Red Wine ice cream. Try this next: Rose's Baking Basics, the ultimate baking book for everyone from the "diva of desserts."
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Crafts include: Tin Can Herb Set, Bowling Pin Butterfly, Mini Cork Planters, Chandelier Birdhouse, 3-Tiered Porch Planter, Weekend Deck Fountain, Rustic Window Box, and Ultimate Fairy Garden.
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| Gardening for Butterflies: How You Can Attract and Protect Beautiful, Beneficial Insects by The Xerces Society, Scott Hoffman Black, Brianna Borders, Candace Fallon, Eric Lee-Mäder, Matthew ShepherdWhat's inside: a thorough guide to why butterflies are in trouble, why they matter, and ways you can help; details on butterfly and moth species; information on nearly 120 pollinator-friendly plants; thoughtful garden designs; tips on pest and weed control; inspiring color photos.
Did you know? "A small yard with just a few native plants can attract and sustain dozens of butterfly species." |
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| Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily... by Jessi Bloom; photographs by Shawn LinehanWhat it is: a practical, thoughtful 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 "sacred plants," such as bee balm, including medicinal properties and self-care uses. |
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| Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces by Jan JohnsenWhat it is: an inspirational, informative guide to planning and creating gorgeous outdoor spaces that covers garden goals, adding accents, increasing color, easy-care plant suggestions, selecting seating, tips on hardscaping, creating themed gardens, and much more.
Don't miss: the stunning color photos; the thorough first section, which lays a nice design foundation for what's to come. |
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