Home, Garden, and DIY
September 2020
Recent Releases
New World Sourdough: Artisan Techniques for Creative Homemade Fermented Breads...  
by Bryan Ford

What it is: An inspiring, detailed guide to making a variety of fermented breads that also covers tools, ingredients, and techniques, and is perfect for both beginning and experienced bakers.

Recipes include: Country Bread; Ciabatta; English Muffins; Pretzel Buns; Muffaletta Rolls; Cheese Bread; Choco Pan de Coco; Challah; Cinny Raisin Bagels; Bananas Foster Sourdough; Queen Cake.
At Home in the Garden
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 Shepherd

What'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.
 
Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily...
by Jessi Bloom; photographs by Shawn Linehan

What 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.
 
Also available in eBook on CloudLibrary
Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
by Jan Johnsen

What 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.
Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children with the Natural World
by Nancy Striniste

What's inside: A variety of DIY projects (from Pizza Box Paver Stones to Hillside Slides); tips on creating welcoming and sensory spaces; plant recommendations; details about nature's child development benefits. 

Also available in eBook on Hoopla
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