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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2021
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| The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard by Gary PilarchikWhat it is: a beginner's guide to vegetable gardening by YouTuber Gary Pilarchik that covers soil, compost, raised bed and container gardening, choosing plants, plant profiles, pest control, preserving, and more.
Reviewers say: "a thorough, sensible approach to cultivating food and gardening in general" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Easy Homemade Pottery : Make Your Own Stylish Decor Using Polymer and Air-Dry Clay
by Francesca Stone
What it is: You’ll be amazed by what you can create with polymer and air-dry clay. This book is the perfect primer to start making beautiful clay pieces at home and get that handmade ceramic look without the expenses and challenges of traditional pottery.
Reviews say: "This book will appeal to a wide audience of clay artists, both beginning and more experienced." (Library Journal)
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Easy meal prep : the ultimate playbook for make-ahead meals
by Good Housekeeping Institute
What it is: Features batch cooking and freeze-ahead meals to ready-to-serve dinners and grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches, with over one hundred simple, delicious recipes and meal ideas for any budget.
Why you might like it: The book "...includes a useful weekly meal planning chart and a list of substitutions for those wanting to experiment with flavors. This is great for anyone looking to take the stress out of getting food on the table." (Publishers Weekly)
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Growveg : the beginner's guide to easy vegetable gardening
by Benedict Vanheems
What it's about: A lifelong gardener and creator of an internationally popular website offers simple instructions for 30 small-scale gardening projects from a rustic crate of herbs on a sunny balcony to a walk-through edible archway.
Is it for you? "Beginning gardeners who are eager to get their hands dirty will find both inspiration and practical information in this accessible, colorful, and highly illustrated volume." (Library Journal)
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Mend it, wear it, love it! : stitch your way to a sustainable wardrobe
by Zoe Edwards
Ask yourself: Have you ever thrown good clothes away simply because you didn't know how to mend them? Have you got clothes that you can't bear to part with, but need a fresher look? Then this book is for you.
Is it for you? "Throughout, color photographs of personalized garments show Edwards’s projects in action. This primer on reworking old clothing is a must-read for stylish thrifters." (Publishers Weekly)
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The (almost) zero waste guide : 100+ tips for reducing your waste without changing your life
by Melanie Mannarino
What it is: A practical guide on how to go"almost zero waste," featuring 100 tips on how to reduce waste in your everyday life, at home, and in your community.
Is it for you? If you're someone who wants to reduce waste in your daily life and make a positive impact on the planet without making drastic changes in your habits, then look no further. This highly accessible and practical guide will have you living a greener, more sustainable life in no time.
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Simply Julia : 110 easy recipes for healthy comfort food
by Julia Turshen
What it is: A New York Times best-selling cookbook author offers 110 foolproof recipes for healthier, but still satisfying, comfort foods.
Recipes include: Stewed Chicken with Sour Cream + Chive Dumplings, Hasselback Carrots with Smoked Paprika, and Lemon Ricotta Cupcakes.
Why you might like it: "Reach for this book when you want simple dishes, global flavors, and a stress-free vibe." (Library Journal)
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The 80/80 Marriage : A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship
by Nate Klemp
What it is: The 80/80 Marriage pushes couples beyond the limited idea of "fairness" toward a new model grounded on radical generosity and shared success, one that calls for each partner to contribute 80 percent to build the strongest possible relationship.
Why you might like it: "Each chapter ends with an “80/80 practice,” offering steps for putting the principles into use. In a world focused on the self, it’s refreshing to see a solid plan for couples to unselfishly work together." (Booklist)
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| DIY Watercolor Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages... by Marie BoudonWhat's inside: friendly, well-illustrated instructions for beginning watercolor artists; details about equipment, doing warm-up exercises, mixing colors, using wet and dry techniques, and making your own compositions.
Who it's for: those who want to paint loose-style flowers to create wall art, decorate journals or notecards, etc. |
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| Martha's Flowers: A Practical Guide to Growing, Gathering, and Enjoying by Martha Stewart with Kevin SharkeyWhat's inside: a lush guide to planting, growing, and arranging gorgeous flowers, including "seasonal all-stars" such as tulips, azaleas, lilacs, roses, and dahlias, as well as other favorites like hellebore and foxglove, from preeminent lifestyle expert Martha Stewart and a longtime creative collaborator.
Why you might like it: Martha's Flowers has stunning photos, fascinating floral history and tidbits, and clever tips and tricks. |
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| Japanese Paper Flowers: Elegant Kirigami Blossoms, Bouquets, Wreaths and More by Hiromi YamazakiWhat it is: a step-by-step guide to using paper to craft over 30 "exquisite and realistic-looking flowers" (Booklist), such as lily of the valley, tulip, hydrangea, lavender, rosebud, dahlia, and cherry blossom. Templates, helpful hints, and information on materials and tools are all included.
Don't miss: the pretty projects -- a brooch, a photo frame, a floral crown, wreaths, and more -- that utilize the handmade paper blooms. |
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