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Start your farm : the authoritative guide to becoming a sustainable 21st-century farmer / by Pritchard, Forrest,author.; Polishuk, Ellen,author.;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Sustainable agriculture;
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Cut flower growing : a beginner's guide to planning, planting and styling cut flowers, whatever your space / by Slater, Marianne,author,photographer (expression);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Cut flower growing will show you how to grow and harvest your own cut flowers at home, no-matter your space or skill-level. Split into three sections: Planning & Preparing, From Seed to Cutting and Creating with Blooms, this book takes you through the very basics of cut flower growing: how to plan your space and what you want to grow, what varieties to look for as well as feature some essential tips and tricks for maintaining healthy plants.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Cut flowers.; Flower arrangement.; Gardening.;
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The song [videorecording] / by Benward, Aaron.; Benward, Kenda.; Faulkner, Ali.; Jenkins, Gary.; Nicol-Thomas, Caitlin.; Powell, Alan.; Vinson, Danny.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm);
Alan Powell, Ali Faulkner, Caitlin Nicol-Thomas, Danny Vinson, Aaron Benward, Kenda Benward, Gary Jenkins.Aspiring singer, songwriter Jed King is struggling to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his famous father when he reluctantly agrees to a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival. Jed meets the vineyard owner's daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose a song, which becomes a breakout hit. Suddenly thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation, his life and marriage begin to fall apart.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fathers and sons; Feature films.; Male singers; Man-woman relationships; Romance films.;
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Courting can be killer / by Flower, Amanda.;
"Some Amish men don't know what's good for them. That's what Millie Fisher told herself when young Ben Baughman set his heart on marrying Tess Lieb. With Tess's father refusing to give his blessing and Tess's ex-boyfriend being a wet blanket, the hapless couple was bound to butt heads more than Millie's Boer goats. But when Ben tragically dies in a mysterious fire, Millie wonders if someone in her hometown of Harvest, Ohio, wanted Ben out of the wedding picture altogether..."--
Subjects: Cozy mysteries.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Amish; Man-woman relationships; Murder;
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Raising animals for fiber : producing wool from sheep, goats, alpacas, and rabbits in your backyard / by McLaughlin, Chris,1964-author.;
Get a feel for fiber farming! Welcome to a "wool" new world! The perfect starting point, this book focuses on four different fiber animal species to tackle all of your questions and curiosities. Understand the basics of keeping livestock for fiber, then progress into detailed information on raising sheep, Angora goats, alpacas, and Angora rabbits to discover which could be the best fit for you. Learn tips for grooming, housing, feeding, shearing, breeding, and more for each animal, plus get ideas on how to use the fiber you harvest. Author and Californian fiber farmer Chris McLaughlin began from a simple curiosity that converged with her existing hobby of raising and showing rabbits. The same can go for you, too! An essential introduction to raising livestock for fiber ; Focuses on four main wool-producing animals: sheep, Angora goats, alpacas, and Angora rabbits ; Provides insight on each animal's fiber, as well as health, grooming, housing, breeding, shearing, and other special considerations ; Shares ideas on how to use and market the fiber you harvest ; Bonus fiber farming resources guide you to further research, such as national clubs, books, magazines, websites, and more. -- back cover.
Subjects: Sheep farming.; Wool.; Goats.; Goat farming.; Alpaca farming.; Angora rabbits.;
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The tree and the river / by Becker, Aaron,1974-;
"In an alternate past--or possible future--a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time and change. A family farms the fertile valley. Soon, a village sprouts, and not long after, a town. Residents learn to harness the water, the wind, and the animals in order to survive and thrive. The growing population becomes ever more industrious and clever, bending nature itself to their will and their ambition: redirecting rivers, harvesting lumber, reshaping the land, even extending daylight itself..."--
Subjects: Wordless picture books.; Picture books.; Trees; Time; Nature;
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The Fields of Immokalee. by George, Samuel,film director.; Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Bertelsmann Foundation Documentary Films in 2020.For decades, migrant workers have worked these fields, harvesting the produce that feeds the U.S. Many are undocumented and attempting to keep their jobs even as federal crackdowns hover over the town. THE FIELDS OF IMMOKALEE follows their daily lives, from the 5:00am trips to the parking lot in search of labor, to work in the scorching mid-day heat, to child detention centers for migrant youth. These vignettes offer insight into the people behind one of the most volatile political issues of our time.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Business.; Science.; Economic development.; Agriculture.; Computer science.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; Emigration and immigration.; Farmers.; Labor.; Labor laws and legislation.;
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Rekha's kitchen garden : seasonal produce and homegrown wisdom from a year in one gardener's plot / by Mistry, Rekha,author.;
"With more than 30 years' experience as both an amateur and professional gardener, there is no better guide to home-grown produce than Rekha. Let her teach you the tricks and share the lessons she has learned from a lifetime of sowing, digging, and harvesting. This isn't your average introduction to growing your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Packed with personality and stunning photography, this is a celebration of more than 40 seasonal crops that will inspire you to make the most of your allotment or kitchen garden."--Publisher.
Subjects: Kitchen gardens.; Vegetable gardening.;
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Floret Farm's a year in flowers : designing gorgeous arrangements for every season / by Benzakein, Erin,author.; Chai, Julie,author.; Jorgensen, Jill,author.; Benzakein, Chris,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion. With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Bouquets.; Cut flowers.; Flower arrangement.;
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1-minute gardener : quick and easy activities to help you grow your own food / by Pember, Mat,author.; Capomolla, Fabian,author.; Little Veggie Patch Co,issuing body.;
The Little Veggie Patch Co. has taken the mystery out of-and put the fun back into-growing fruit and vegetables. No matter how much or how little space you have, whether it's in the sprawling suburbs or an inner-city high rise, the Little Veggie Patch team will have you growing your own food in no time. 1-Minute Gardener features 60 illustrated step-by-step guides to edible gardening essentials, from preparing and caring for your patch through to harvesting the rewards (and getting the kids involved along the way).
Subjects: Fruit-culture.; Gardening; Gardening.; Vegetable gardening.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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