Book Review: Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener
Karen Few gardeners carry out plant breeding programs in their home gardens but perhaps more should do so. book, Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener, is a great introduction to the…
Book Review: Growing a Feast
We often hear the phrase “farm to table” but Kurt Timmermeister’s book , Growing a Feast, brings a whole new meaning to it. The author chronicles his two year experience…
Book Review: The Friendship Garden Green: Thumbs Up
Gardening and friendship have a long history of going together and Jenny Meyerhoff’s book, The Friendship Garden: Thumbs Up, adds another dimension to the relationship. Written for children in grades…
Book Review: Sweet, Savory, and & Free
Do you have concerns about food allergies and how to cook for them? If so, Debbie Alder’s book, Sweet, Savory, & Free may be the answer to your questions and…
Book Review: Nature’s Art Box
If you like to collect cones, twigs, leaves, flowers and other of nature’s bounty, Laura C Martin’s book, Nature’s Art Box, will give you a multitude of ways to use…
Book Review: A Butterfly Is Patient
As a gardener I rejoice at seeing butterflies in my garden and love to share my experience with my grandchildren. Dianna Hutts Aston’s book, A Butterfly Is Patient, is the…
Book Review: Shroom
If you look carefully at the mushroom offerings in grocery stores you have probably noticed that there are more and more varieties offered for sale either fresh or dried. Button,…
Book Review: Nature Crafts with a Microwave
The microwave offers crafter a quick easy way to dry plant material for a variety of craft uses. Dawn Cusick’s book, Nature Crafts with a Microwave, gives the novice crafter…
Book Review: Blueberries Grow on a Bush
As kids gobble up blueberries do they think about where they come from? Probably not yet learning a little about blueberry bushes brings a greater appreciation of food and it…
Book Review: Everything I Want to Eat
Comfort food is great but sometimes I just want something new and unique. Jessica Koslow’s cookbook, Everything I Want to Eat, provides a plethora of such items. They are unique…