Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

'This is a clearly presented work, with accessible topic headings and plenty of good advice sprinkled with engaging personal anecdotes. The message at the book's heart is to adopt a greener way of being and to see oneself as part of nature, not removed from it. On this point it is exceptional, distinguishing itself from many of the green gardening books written in recent years.' The English Garden magazine 'Conversational, interesting, and personal ... it reaffirms the link between what we love to do and why we should be doing it with nature, the planet and our health in mind.' RHS The Garden magazine If you want a sustainable garden and a better relationship with nature, A Greener Life is the guide you need. Packed with inspirational images and practical tips, the book covers garden planning, organic composting and vegetable growing, as well as sustainable planting, rewilding and wildlife-attracting environments. Learn traditional gardening techniques like propagating and growing from cuttings to make your garden self-sustaining, and discover plants that attract hover flies, bees and butterflies. With Jack Wallington's warmth and expertise on every page, this is an ideal book for new gardeners seeking greener practices.

Chronicle of the unmaking of a gardener with explorations into the ecology of backyard gardens.

"It's up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved." Alan Titchmarsh Join the rewilding movement and share your outdoor space with nature. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener. Wild Your Garden, written by Jim and Joel Ashton (aka "The Butterfly Brothers"), shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. Transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies. You don't need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too. "Wildlife gardening is one of the most important things you can do as an individual for increasing biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. From digging a pond to planting a native hedge, the Butterfly Brothers can help you every step of the way." Kate Bradbury

Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge and provide practical instructions for basic country skills like preserving vegetables, developing water systems, keeping farm animals, and renovating barns. From sharpening an axe to baking your own bread, you’ll be amazed at the many ways learning traditional skills can enrich your life.

Follow Margaret Brown's furry, lovable bunny on his springtime journey to find a home in this Little Golden Book classic perfect for Easter! Generations of children have followed this adorable bunny in this classic story from the author of Goodnight Moon. A family favorite since 1956, Margaret Wise Brown's simple yet playful tale is brought to life by Garth Williams's exquisite artwork.

A backyard pond is a wonderful source of tranquility and pleasure - and the most interesting part is you can build your own pond in just three days using this book! The tranquil atmosphere that the sound of flowing water gives off is something that many homeowners wish they could experience every day. With only limited technical knowledge and physical work, the average backyard pond is not that hard of a feature to build. A backyard pond can be the best feature and perhaps even your favorite hangout location. Building your very own backyard pond can certainly be a milestone you'll be proud of for years.However, skipping a good maintenance up front can yield into another source of more troubling task. In order to ensure a smooth flow of the building process of your backyard pond as well as to improve the overall look of it, you must follow some fundamental steps. You can discover some best tips about the maintenance of your pond and prevent possible issues. So make sure to check this book before grabbing your shovel.This book will deal through the entire processes of building your own backyard pond. From the first phase up to the final stage when you plant it up and place some fish. Read along while we walk through the required steps to build your first backyard pond. Simple enough to be done within just 3 days!We will tackle various parts of a successful pond building including: Tips and considerations for building backyard pondsMethods for building a good looking pondHow to build a backyard waterfallWater GardeningPROS, CONS, and Mistakes of building backyard pondsMaintenanceThis book is certainly a full-packaged book that includes what you need to know to with your backyard pond building, of course while having some great amount of fun along the way. Have fun

Backyard Water Gardens is a complete overview of everything you need to know in order to create a backyard water feature, from ideas, to installation, to maintaining, to stocking with plants and fish.