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Updated March 27, 2025
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The 5-minute gardener : year-round garden habits for busy people
Burke, Nicole Johnsey
Paper Book
Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit. Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding...
Plants for the Winter Garden : Perennials, Grasses, Shrubs, and Trees to Add Interest in the Cold and Snow
Leach, Warren.
Paper Book
Within this comprehensive reference book lie the secrets to keeping your garden beautiful despite the elements, with design and planting concepts for prolonged wintry conditions. Winner of the American Horticultural Society 2025 Book Award ...
Your natural garden : a practical guide to caring for an ecologically vibrant home garden
Norris, Kelly D.
Paper Book
A valuable and artfully crafted guide to tending a naturalistic garden.  From plantsman Kelly Norris, author of New Naturalism, comes a much-needed handbook to maintaining today's natural gardens. Naturalistic plantings, overflowing with biodiverse...
A Life in the Garden : Tales and Tips for Growing Food in Every Season
Damrosch, Barbara
Paper Book
"Drawing on a lifetime of organic gardening, Barbara Damrosch collects her lessons learned and wisdom gained into an easy-to-read-and-enjoy overview of kitchen gardening. For the new gar­dener, there is encouragement on top of nuts-and-bolts advice. For every gardener, there is inspiration to...
Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting : Explore Color, Pattern, and Technique With 16 Joyful Projects from 4 Simple Design Structures
Parry, Anna Maria.
Paper Book
"Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting guides you to stitch 16 stunning quilts and patchwork projects based on four underlying ""blueprints"" while learning skills to create your own original designs."
The self-sufficiency garden : feed your family and save money
Richards, Huw 1999-
Paper Book
Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked...
House Rules : How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget
Smith, Myquillyn.
Paper Book
Simple, personal, livable decorating for your space From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this inviting collection of 100 memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and...
Book Nooks : Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays
Dina, Vanessa/ Gilhuly, Claire/ Achilleos, Antonis (PHT)
Paper Book
Home is where the books are. This inspiring home decor book is brimming with photos of cozy places to read and creative ways to display books at home. For stylish bookworms and bookish stylists, this covetable home décor book merges the literary appeal of Jane...
Garden wonderland : create life-changing outdoor spaces for beauty, harvest, meaning, and joy
Bennett, Leslie 1978-
Paper Book
A visual feast of garden design inspiration that embraces diversity and teaches you how to create a lush, colorful, edible, and meaningful garden wonderland of your own. "Through story and imagery,Garden Wonderlandreminds us over and over thatplants should be part of...
For the love of renovating : tips, tricks & inspiration for creating your dream home
Bordelon, Barry
Paper Book
For the Love of Renovating is the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation. Jordan and Barry--aka the Brownstone Boys--are the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic...
The Slow Down: For the Love of Home
Ford, Leanne.
Paper Book
Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic--and how you can do the same Leanne Ford's imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily....
Life in the garden
Williams, Bunny 1944-
Paper Book
This is Bunny Williams' most ambitious book to date. Inviting us into her impressive grounds with charming personal anecdotes, expert advice, and hundreds of stunning photographs-printed on two different speciality stocks-Bunny Williams illustrates every aspect of the gardens...
Compost
Dowding, Charles
Paper Book
Learn how to make compost gold from the master of healthy soil. Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that your plants can truly flourish. ...
The garlic companion : recipes, crafts, preservation techniques, and simple ways to grow your own
Graves, Kristin
Paper Book
Celebrate all things garlic, with this stunning cookbook featuring 36 garlic-forward recipes, as well as spice mixes, craft ideas, floral arrangements, growing instructions, and inspiration for garlic-themed dinners.  In The Garlic Companion, author...
The Super Bloom Handbook : Maximum Flowers. Minimum Effort
Semmler, Jac.
Paper Book
Whatever your struggle, whether lack of space, unpredictable climate, or lack of sun, leading plant specialist (and flower whisperer) Jac Semmler will introduce you to forty of the most beautiful and easiest flowers to grow in any garden, pot, or box. You'll learn the basics for how to care for...
Victorian housecats to knit
Kellner, Sara Elizabeth
Paper Book
Welcome to the Morgan family home! Let me give you a tour. Each room in this Victorian household has a special purpose and is favored by a unique feline inhabitant. From the cuddly and adorable Nursery Kittens to Aunt Pru's Persian, there's a tale behind each kitty companion--and a family member...
Brooklyn Tweed's Knit and Crochet Blankets : Projects to Stitch for Home and Away
Flood, Jared
Paper Book
Knitters' and crocheters' favorite yarn-maker Brooklyn Tweed partners with some of the best designers working today to offer more than 20 patterns for making the perfect blanket or afghan What could be more delightful than cuddling up under a handmade blanket? In their first...
Close to home : the wonders of nature just outside your door
Hanson, Thor
Paper Book
An award-winning natural-history writer opens the door to the nature that thrives in our yards, gardens, and parks We all live on nature's doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the...
A year full of pots : container flowers for all seasons
Raven, Sarah
Paper Book
Master the art of growing flowers in pots year round with inspiration from stunning full-color images and expert advice from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Year Full of Flowers. Growing flowers in pots is a charming and accessible way to enhance any...
Houseplant hortocculture : green magic for indoor spaces
Hunter, Devin 1986-
Paper Book
"Respectful, inclusive, and inspiring. This is an essential read for green witches looking to fine-tune their interactions with plants usually seen as indoor and ornamental." --Arin Murphy-Hiscock, author of The Green Witch   Infuse Magic into Every Act of Indoor Plant...
Essential Crochet Starter Stitches: Portable Stitch Companion: Solids, Shells & Fans, Openwork & Lace, and Simple Edgings
Leapman, Melissa.
Paper Book
Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!   In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Starter...
Hello Tiny World: An Enchanting Journey Into the World of Creating Terrariums : An Enchanting Journey Into the World of Creating Terrariums
Newell, Ben.
Paper Book
A friendly journey through the captivating world of terrariums--from the creator of one of the most famous terrariums ever. Hello Tiny World will inspire a wide readership to discover the tiny wonder of a different kind of container gardening in their own homes--no outdoor...
Beach Life : Home, Heart & the Sea
Liess, Lauren.
Paper Book
In Beach Life, bestselling author Lauren Liess picks up where Feels Like Home left off to explore the feelings associated with living that coastal life. Casual, soulful, thoughtful, nostalgic, inspiring, relaxing-Liess shows how you can bring these vibes into your home to experience...
Visionary : Gardens and Landscapes for Our Future
Takacs, Claire.
Paper Book
In Visionary: Gardens and Landscapes for our Future photographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change with outstanding results. ...
Colourful Sashiko: Includes 47 Vibrant Designs, Basic Techniques and Stunning Projects : Includes 47 Vibrant Designs, Basic Techniques and Stunning Projects
Sashikonami.
Paper Book
Explore the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Learn to create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colors. Let's explore the traditional Japanese embroidery pattern designs! . This is the long-awaited book by popular sashiko...
ADUs : the perfect housing solution
Koones, Sheri 1949-
Paper Book
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are good for people and communities. An inside look at 25 charming, ultra-functional, extra living spaces will inspire you to build one of your own! An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a primary...
Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing
Stewart, Martha
Paper Book
The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden Master the art of gardening with Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: an in-depth guide that will teach you...
Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Mac
Alberti, Casey
Paper Book
Learn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects.
Making bird-friendly birdhouses : instructions and plans for 15 specific birds, including bluebirds, wrens, robins & owls
Toellner, Melvin
Paper Book
As popular as birdhouses are, many are designed with aesthetics in mind, rather than the bird's preferences and needs. Not so for the projects in Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses. Lifelong birder Mel "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk readers step-by-step through 15+...
Marking Time With Fabric and Thread : Calendars, Diaries, and Journals Within Your Fiber Craft
Scanlin, Tommye Mcclure/ Swett, Sarah C. (FRW)
Paper Book
Unlock daily creativity with this guide for recording time by using fiber craft, from renowned weaver and educator Tommye McClure Scanlin Foreword by weaver and artist Sarah C. Swett Using weaving, stitching, quilting, or other fiber arts every day to better notice the...
A short history of flowers : the stories that make our gardens
Richmond, Advolly
Paper Book
In A Short History of Flowers, Advolly Richmond of Gardeners' World explores the exciting stories behind the most popular garden flowers.
DIY Thrift Flip: Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes Into Fun, Wearable Fashions
Yang, April.
Paper Book
Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions.
The science of cleaning : use the power of chemistry to clean smarter, easier, and safer-with solutions for every kind of dirt
Bressanini, Dario
Paper Book
Chemistry professor Dario Bressanini is on a mission to teach readers about safe, sustainable methods for cleaning their homes while debunking widespread myths. He uses scientific evidence to answer common queries like: Is it more efficient to wash dishes in the sink or in the...
Forever Beautiful : All-American Style All Year Long
Sikes, Mark D./ Neunsinger, Amy (PHT)/ O'Shea-Evans, Kathryn
Paper Book
Bestselling author Sikes, now the "standard bearer of great American design" (Architectural Digest), returns with a new book of fresh yet classic American decorating. AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer and tastemaker Sikes believes there's beauty...

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