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Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2015-09
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1571986839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers a compilation of facts and folklore on a range of topics, including weather, astronomy, gardening, animals, history, sports, and health.
Author: Peter Geiger
Publisher: Geiger
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781928720096
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.
Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: Old Farmer's Almanac
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781571985415
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Nearly 350 recipes, both new and classic selections, that celebrate the season's bounty; timesaving tips and helpful hints on how to successfully grow vegetables, kitchen herbs, edible flowers, and berries; recommendations on ripeness, whether you pick off the vine or purchase at the farmers' market or grocery; how-to help on making healthy choices and preparing nourishing dishes; plus, handy charts on storing fresh and prepared foods, measuring fresh vs. cooked produce, changing pan sizes, substituting common ingredients, and more!"--P. 5.
Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: Old Farmer's Almanac
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 1571987169
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn celebration of the Almanac's 225th anniversary (in 2017), Almanac readers, fans, and enthusiasts share their favorite recipes for home-cooked meals, potlucks, holidays, special occasions, and simply snacking, with the story of each recipe's origin and why it is special.
Author: Old Farmer’s Almanac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2015-09-01
Total Pages: 363
ISBN-13: 1571986766
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs surely as the Sun rises in the east and maple leaves turn color in autumn, the Old Farmer's Almanac is back—and it's better than ever! Recognized for generations by its familiar yellow cover, America's best-loved annual and oldest continuously published periodical promises to be "useful, with a pleasant degree of humor," fulfilling both the mission set forth by its founder, Robert B. Thomas, and readers' expectations. Old Farmer's Almanac is packed with wit, wisdom, tips, advice, facts, fun, and recipes, including: • Traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts • How to make sausages at home • "Creatures from hell" • Grow your own beer (ingredients) • Time- and money-saving tips • Unmasked mysteries of plant seed dispersal • Bale, key, and concrete block gardens • Quirky origins of American horse breeds • History, lore, and more about birthstones • Moon phases and other celestial sightings, tides, gardening tables, and best days to do things • Full-color winter and summer weather maps
Author: Old Farmer's Almanac
Publisher: Old Farmer's Almanac
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781571984340
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Fascinating facts, fun activities, amazing stories, and wacky tales about ... weather, sports, history, gardening, astronomy, pets, farming, nature, and more!"--P. [4] of cover..
Author: Jennifer R. Bartley
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2010-11-24
Total Pages: 225
ISBN-13: 0881929565
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“A mouthwatering picture book.” —Toronto Tasting Notes No longer content with separating the plants they grow to eat and the plants they grow for beauty, gardeners are discovering the pleasures of incorporating both edibles and ornamentals into their home landscapes. The Kitchen Gardener's Handbook makes it easy. Whether she's sharing tips on planting radishes in spring, harvesting tomatoes in summer, or pruning perennials in winter, Bartley's friendly advice gives gardeners the tools they need to build and maintain a kitchen garden. Readers will learn how to plant, grow, and harvest the best vegetables, fruits, greens, and herbs for every season. They'll also find seasonal recipes that celebrate the best of the harvest, monthly garden chores, eight sample garden designs, and information on using cut flowers for decoration. The Kitchen Gardener's Handbook is a guide for gardeners who want it all—the freshness of fruits and vegetables and the beauty and simplicity of hand-picked bouquets.
Author: Rachel Peden
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 2009-08-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780253221612
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRural Free, first published in 1961, beautifully conveys the joys of family life on an Indiana farm. Marked by the slow pace and rich variety of seasonal change, Rachel Peden's narrative offers an authentic month-by-month chronicle of her family's daily adventures. Today, as the slow-food movement gathers support and more urban dwellers return to the land to plant roots again in honest soil, Peden's stories of country life and her lessons on sustainability, frugality, and wastefulness gain a special resonance. Rural Free will be a source of inspiration for all who rejoice in rural virtues and the spiritual freedom of country life.
Author: American Horticultural Society
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 2010-11-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781845335601
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by the American Horticultural Society's foremost fruit, vegetable and herb experts, Homegrown Harvest provides lifestyle-changing advice that gardeners need for growing a year-round supply of healthy edible crops for their table. Specific local and regional advice enables gardeners to decide how and what to grow wherever they live in North America. The book starts with planning what to grow, then how to grow it- whether in an allotment, containers, a raised bed or vegetable patch- as well as information on how to get the best from your soil. Next, over the course of 12 seasonal chapters, from early spring to late winter, the book shows how to go from sowing to harvesting with clear instructions that help you stay on top of the joys and challenges of a productive garden. From apples and asparagus, raspberries to radishes, this book shows how to apply age-old techniques in a timely fashion, to get the most from your plot.
Author: Old Farmer’s Almanac
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2016-08-30
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 1571987096
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat is 225 years old yet always of the moment? The Old Farmer’s Almanac! America’s oldest continuously published periodical, beloved by generations for being “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” celebrates its unique history with a special edition and more readers than ever before! As the nation’s iconic calendar, the 2017 edition will predict and mark notable events; glance back and look forward, with historic perspectives on food, people, and businesses; salute legendary customs and folklore; hail celestial events; explore, forage, and cultivate the natural world; forecast traditionally 80 percent–accurate weather; inspire giggles and perhaps romance; and more—too much more to mention—all in the inimitably useful and humorous way it has done since 1792.
