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Training a horse brings an array of vexing challenges. What should a rider do with a horse who just won't listen? What about the horse who quickly tires, or becomes cranky during training? And there

Unique and nutritious ideas for creating tinctures, drinks, teas, and smoothies designed to invigorate and soothe. Easy-to-make recipes for energy tonics and disease-prevention formulas for the entir

Create productive soil anywhere with step-by-step instructions for making compost and fertilizers.

250 colorfully illustrated stickers of barnyard animals, along with laminated fold-out covers with farm scenes, promise hours of fun creating their own barnyard pictures, for kids ages 4 to 8.Farms and stickers! These two kid favorites come together in the Barnyard Sticker Book. More than 250 colorful stickers capture every aspect of the farm, including all the animals―chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, ducks, geese, cows, horses, dogs, and cats―as well as the equipment, tools, and supplies―tractors, wheelbarrows, hay bales, wagons, pails, troughs, and feed. There are also stickers of farm kids to tend the animals, along with four fold-out scenes on the laminated covers: the full farm, a barn interior, an animal pen, and a chicken coop. Open the pages, pull off the stickers, and watch the barnyard drama begin!

This gorgeous embroidery book features more than 100 original designs inspired by a colorful folk art aesthetic and infused with metaphysical meaning. How-to instructions allow readers to combine and

Ornithologist Laura Erickson combines her bird expertise with a touch of romance writing in this exploration of the courtship and mating rituals of 35 bird species, from the tiny ruby-throated humming

Blacksmithing is one of the traditional "lost arts" deserving re-discovery by anyone interested in do-it-yourself building and crafting. Charles McRaven discovered blacksmithing when he moved "back t

Make this Christmas one your family will remember forever by knitting Christmas stockings for the entire clan. The 19 fun, simple-to-follow patterns presented here make it easy for even first-time kn

Hill shares decades of horsekeeping experience to help readers provide a safe, efficient, healthy living environment for their horses. More than 250 photographs address topics such as stalls, tack ro

With this start-to-finish guide anyone can design and build stone groupings modeled after geological formations found in nature with professional results. Practical tips for choosing stones and more t

With Nancy Booth's easy instructions and "Personal Scent Profile Quiz," readers will learn how to create customized perfume blends and re-create favorite commercial perfumes at a fraction of their r

Our friendly and encouraging children's animal reference series features information on selection, housing, behavior, feeding, health, and showing in mature yet easy-to-understand language, for ages

If you have a goat, or are thinking about getting one, you probably have many questions about goats:What kind of goat should I raise?How can I help my goat stay healthy?What should I feed my goats?Ca

Our friendly and encouraging children's animal reference series features information on selection, housing, behavior, feeding, health, and showing in mature yet easy-to-understand language, for ages

Step-by-step instructions to make traditional and salt-free pickles and relishes.

Anyone can learn to store fruits and vegetables safely and naturally with a cool, dark space (even a closet!) and the step-by-step advice in this book.

Timber frame construction, or post-and-beam building, is beautiful and often less expensive than the alternatives. Whether you are building a home yourself or hiring a builder, here is everything you

This beautifully curated selection of 100 uplifting poems of gratitude by well-known and emerging poets invites gratefulness into daily life and includes opportunities for reflection and writing, topi

Spice Apothecary guides cooks and health enthusiasts in using 19 common kitchen spices ― from black pepper to turmeric, alone and in blends ― to boost healing along with flavor.Spices are universally

Spice Apothecary guides cooks and health enthusiasts in using 19 common kitchen spices ― from black pepper to turmeric, alone and in blends ― to boost healing along with flavor.Spices are universally

Rosemary is for remembrance; sage is for wisdom. The symbolism of plants — whether in the ancient Greek doctrine of signatures or the Victorian secret language of flowers — has fascinated

With grass-fed beef popping up on menus across North America, and more small-farm owners venturing into this growth area, the time is right for a comprehensive book on how to raise, manage, and marke

Safe riding is correct riding. That's Jan Dawson's motto, and it's the philosophy behind her book, Teaching Safe Horsemanship. Dawson's goal is to provide both English and Western riding instructors

Complete instructions for successfully growing 101 medicinal plants using totally organic techniques. Hartung, a certified organic grower and board member of United Plant Savers, shares all the secre

This guide to blending and brewing healthful herb teas includes easy-to-make recipes and anecdotes from several renowned herbalists. Readers will find teas for the head and throat, digestion, nervous

This sequel to Carrots Love Tomatoes lists hundreds of herbs and flowers, with information on how their proximity can maximize the health and yield of vegetables, berry bushes, and fruit and nut tree

An inspiring exploration of the goodness of chemical- and additive-free soap. 102,000 copies in print.

Cavies are steadily growing in popularity and with this book children will learn how to choose, house, feed, care for, breed, groom, and show guinea pigs.

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

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

This special keepsake box set features The Illustrated Bestiary along with a deluxe deck of 36 large-format oracle cards and a cloth carrying bag.This collectible box set combines the second book in M

As more farmers recognize the benefits of no-till farming for soil health, water retention, and crop productivity, expert Daniel Mays provides an in-depth how-to manual on getting started with no-till

With opioid dependency at epidemic levels, Catherine Browne, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, provides an accessible and practical guide to the effective use of natural therapies in help

This accessible guide to cultivating deep, restful sleep — naturally — combines author Tzivia Gover’s expertise in both mindfulness and dreamwork. Accompanied by a healthy dose of en

A mouthwatering collection of recipes for tomato lovers, featuring a combination of familiar favorites and new flavor combinations, with a photograph of every recipe and options for using either fresh-picked or canned tomatoes for year-long enjoyment. Tomato Love is a joyful collection of recipes that celebrate the favorite high-summer fruit. There’s nothing quite like a luscious Brandywine or a sweet Sungold freshly-picked from the vine, but tasty canned and jarred products ensure tomatoes can be enjoyed year-round. The recipes in this collection invite year-round eating, new takes on classic dishes like red sauce and tomato soup, along with a mix of fresh ideas ranging from Sweet, Spicy, Smoky Barbecue Sauce, Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons, to Caprese Pasta Salad with Salami and Shakshuka with Extra Veg. Home cooks, backyard gardeners, and CSA members overwhelmed with the bounty of the season will find dozens of inspiring ideas for introducing variety into the e

Packed with unique recipes, step-by-step instructions, and beautifully styled photos, this book teaches the art of making mochi ― the adorably fun and flavorful Japanese treat.Mochi ― the traditional