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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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Big Knits, Big Needles

Hanna Charlotte Erhorn · Dk Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Use giant needles and chunky-weight yarn to make sweaters and jackets in no time at all.Big Knits, Big Needles includes 20 step-by-step projects and a tutorial section on the techniques of the basic stitches you need to know. From a belted cardigan to a hooded toggle coat, your cold-weather-wear...
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Mini Knitted Toys: Over 30 cute & easy knitting patterns

Sachiyo Ishii · Search Pr Ltd, 2016.
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Let your imagination run wild with the latest title from innovative knitter, Sachiyo Ishii. This charming book contains over 30 fun, simple knitting patterns for a range of cute and cuddly toys. Create simple playthings such as animals, cars, trains, fairies and cupcakes, and then try your...
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Esther the Wonder Pig: Changing the World One Heart at a Time

Steve Jenkins · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 212
Format: Print book

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Rugged Knits: 24 Practical Projects for Everyday Living

Andrea Rangel · Interweave Press
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

24 Practical, Beautiful Designs to Wear Every Day!Knitters love stitching pieces that become mainstays: garments and accessories to wear year after year. They are steadfast companions in your daily adventures: walking the dog, working outdoors, or simply tucking in for a cozy night at home.Rugged...
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The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers

Edward C. Smith · Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

By growing vegetables in containers, even novice gardeners can reap a bounty of organic food in very small spaces. Anyone can harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, or grow broccoli on a balcony — it’s easy! Ed Smith shows you how to choose the right...
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The Knitted Hat Book: 20 Knitted Beanies, Tams, Cloches, and More

Interweave Editors · Interweave
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

Get Ahead of the Crowd in these Fashion-Forward Hats! Brimming with quick and fun-to-knit designs for stitchers of all skill levels, The Knitted Hat Book features a modern take on classic knitted caps. In this top-notch collection, your favorite knitwear designers--Melissa LaBarre, Alexis...
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The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance

William McDonough · North Point Press

From the authors of Cradle to Cradle, we learn whats next The UpcycleThe Upcycle is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Cradle to Cradle, one of the most consequential ecological manifestoes of our time. Now, drawing on the green living lessons gained from 10 years of putting the Cradle to Cradle...
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Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden

Ruth Rogers Clausen · Timber Press
Pages: 426
Format: Print book

Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted...
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