Summer's Coming - get your recipes, plans, and projects ready!

Audubon birdhouse book : building, placing, and maintaining great homes for great birds

Barker, Margaret A.



Date Published:2013

Backyards for kids

Kashef, Ziba.


"Playhouses, sandboxes, tree forts, swing sets, sports areas, and more"--Cover.
Date Published:2008

Beautiful no-mow yards : 50 amazing lawn alternatives

Hadden, Evelyn J.


Living carpets -- Shade gardens -- Meadow and prairie gardens -- Rain gardens -- Patios -- Play areas -- Ponds -- Xeric gardens -- Edible gardens -- Stroll gardens -- Smarter lawns -- Converting your lawn to a garden -- Designing an eco-friendly garden -- Maintaining your garden -- Making an eco-friendly lawn -- Mounding plants -- Mat-forming plants -- Fill-in plants -- Minglers.
Date Published:2012

The big-flavor grill : no-marinade, no-hassle recipes for delicious steaks, chicken, ribs, chop, vegetables, shrimp, and fish

Schlesinger, Chris,


Includes index. "The best-selling team of chef Chris Schlesinger and Cook's Illustrated executive editor John Willoughby present a radically simple method of applying flavor boosters to ingredients hot off the grill, maximizing flavor and dramatically reducing grilling time over traditional marinades. Schlesinger and Willoughby wield spices and condiments from around the world masterfully in these 130 minimal preparation, maximum flavor recipes inspired by Asian, Mediterranean, Latin, and Caribbean cuisine. In contrast to grilling books that require long-lead marinating and time-consuming steps, The Big Flavor Grill's no-fuss approach means lightning-quick prep and grill times. Their new take on using spice rubs to coat ingredients before they go over the coals trumps traditional marinating by providing stronger, better-defined flavors--and rubs can be used at the last minute instead of having to think ahead, as with marinades. Willoughby and Schlesinger then take flavor to the next level by tossing just-grilled items with marinade-like ingredients--citrus, hoisin, fish sauce, ginger, basil, fresh chiles--resulting in bolder, more complex dishes and lots of saved time and effort"--
Date Published:2014

Includes index. "The best-selling team of chef Chris Schlesinger and Cook's Illustrated executive editor John Willoughby present a radically simple method of applying flavor boosters to ingredients hot off the grill, maximizing flavor and dramatically reducing grilling time over traditional marinades. Schlesinger and Willoughby wield spices and condiments from around the world masterfully in these 130 minimal preparation, maximum flavor recipes inspired by Asian, Mediterranean, Latin, and Caribbean cuisine. In contrast to grilling books that require long-lead marinating and time-consuming steps, The Big Flavor Grill's no-fuss approach means lightning-quick prep and grill times. Their new take on using spice rubs to coat ingredients before they go over the coals trumps traditional marinating by providing stronger, better-defined flavors--and rubs can be used at the last minute instead of having to think ahead, as with marinades. Willoughby and Schlesinger then take flavor to the next level by tossing just-grilled items with marinade-like ingredients--citrus, hoisin, fish sauce, ginger, basil, fresh chiles--resulting in bolder, more complex dishes and lots of saved time and effort"--

Date Published:2014

Bobby Flay's boy gets grill : 125 reasons to light your fire

Flay, Bobby.


Includes index.
Date Published:2004

Composting for a new generation : latest techniques for the bin and beyond

Balz, Michelle,


The expected and unexpected benefits of composting -- The science of composting -- Composting basics -- Maintaining your compost bin -- In-vessel composting techniques -- Integrated composting -- Vermicomposting -- Harvesting and using your finished compost.
Date Published:2018

Gardening in Iowa and surrounding areas

Fowler, Veronica Lorson.


Includes index.
Date Published:1997

Great gardens for kids

Matthews, Clare.



Date Published:2002

Grillin' with gas : 150 mouthwatering recipes for great grilled food

Thompson, Fred, 1953-



Date Published:2009

How to cocktail : recipes and techniques for building the best drinks


Built -- Stirred -- Shaken -- Muddled and infused -- Blended -- Big batch -- Syrups, shrubs, bitters, and garnishes -- Homemade liqueurs and vermouths -- How about snacks?.
Date Published:2019

Nature play at home : creating outdoor spaces that connect children with the natural world

Striniste, Nancy, 1958-,


Arranging spaces -- Awakening senses -- Challenging bodies -- Inviting nature -- Inspiring imagination -- Building confidence -- Creating comfort -- Taking action.
Date Published:2019

Nature's best hope: a new approach to conservation that starts in your yard

Tallamy, Douglas W.


"Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation. Nature's Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. Even more important, it's practical, effective, and easy--you will walk away with specific suggestions you can incorporate into your own yard. If you're concerned about doing something good for the environment, Nature's Best Hope is the blueprint you need. By acting now, you can help preserve our precious wildlife--and the planet--for future generations."--provided by publisher.
Date Published:2019

"Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation. Nature's Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. Even more important, it's practical, effective, and easy--you will walk away with specific suggestions you can incorporate into your own yard. If you're concerned about doing something good for the environment, Nature's Best Hope is the blueprint you need. By acting now, you can help preserve our precious wildlife--and the planet--for future generations."--provided by publisher.

Date Published:2019

Praise the lard : recipes and revelations from a legendary life in barbecue

Mills, Mike, 1941-,



Date Published:2017

Rustic garden furniture & accessories : making chairs, planters, birdhouses, gates & more

Mack, Daniel.



Date Published:2004

She sheds : a room of your own

Kotite, Erika, 1962-,


"She Sheds provides inspiration, tips, and tricks to help create the hideaway of your dreams"--
Date Published:2017