Buying an Old House
Book #A-88
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Sara Pitzer is the author of Homegrown Whole Grains and more than a dozen cookbooks and travel guides. She has studied and written about grains in Amish country in central Pennsylvania, in the southeastern United States, and in California. More recently, she has studied small-scale rice growing in Thailand and quinoa production in Peru. She lives in North Carolina. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Jams, Jellies & More
Book # A-282
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Savor the Summertime Flavor of Fresh Fruit All Year Long!
Admiring brightly colored jars of jams, jellies, marmalades, and other fruit spreads in your pantry is sure to bring a bit of summer sunshine into even the coldest, grayest days of winter. Combining centuries-old lore with state-of-the-art methods, this bulletin will teach you everything you need to know to transform fresh fruit into tempting preserves. Here you'll find wonderful, flavorful recipes - even some that are low in sugar. These are just a few:
• Red Raspberry Preserves
• Spiced Strawberry Jam
• Ginger Jam
• Apple Butter
• Lemon Jelly
• Carrot and Orange
Cooking With Tofu
Book # A-74
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Learn to make your own tofu and then enjoy your creation — or the store-bought variety — in 26 delicious recipes for salads, soups, main dishes, shakes, desserts, and more. You'll find something for every meal and every craving, from sweet potato pancakes to hot and sour soup, tofu burgers, green onion dip, lasagna, curried vegetables, quiche, Szechuan eggplant, and more. Includes basic tips on cooking and storing tofu, along with nutritional information. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Holiday Gifts From Nature
Book #A-162
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Contents:
Introduction
Wreaths
Herbal Creations
Nature Prints
Gifts for the Bath
Holiday Ornaments
Growing & Using Scented Geraniums
Book # A-131
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
The Knitting Problem Solver
Book #A-128
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Introduction
Needles and Accessories
Patterns and Yarns
Measurements
Techniques
Finishings
Tips and Hints
Herbal Teas for Lifelong Health
Book # A-220
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Author Kathleen Brown is an herbal teacher, writer, and gardener. She is author of Herbal Teas and has served as president of the Rocky Mountain Unit of the Herb Society of America. She presently lives in California.
Jeanine Pollak has been an herbalist, nutritionist, and consultant to businesses and interested individuals for 20 years. She is the founder of Botanic Adventures--An Educational Herbal Adventure-Travel Company. Educated in biology, acupuncture, and herbal studies, Jeanine has certainly pursued her interests fully and creatively. She has written a book filled with nutritious, energizing beverage recipes called Healing Tonics. Besides her work as an author--three books to date--Jeanine teaches ongoing herbal and nutritional seminars at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and at the Esalen Institute. She has also created and marketed her own line of herbal tinctures and cosmetics. 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.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin Library provides a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Introduction
Brewing Herbal Teas
Beyond Teas: Making Tinctures, Elixirs, and Syrups
To Blend or Not to Blend
Obtaining the Herbs
Drying the Herbs
Storing Dried Herbs
Tea Blend Recipes
Mail-Order Resources for Herbs
Aromatherapy Massage From Head to Toe
Book # A-254
by Editors of Storey Publishing
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Relax and rejuvenate with aromatherapy massage!
If you have been searching for the ultimate in spa-quality pampering of body and soul, aromatherapy massage is the answer! With sweetly scented oil and simple massage techniques you can:
• Calm the mind and relax the body
• Sooth aching joints and sore muscles
• Improve circulation
• Undo muscle knots and tension
• Encourage sounder, more peaceful sleep
• Invigorate your energy level
• Restore mental alertnessAromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe offers step-by-step instructions for full-body, scalp, face, hand, and foot massages. You'll also find recipes for aromatic massage oil blends that lift the spirits and soothe the body.
Whether you have five minutes alone or are partnering up with a friend, there's a massage that's right for you! So let Aromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe be your on-call personal massage therapist - and enjoy!
Storey Publishing, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, specializes in books for all ages that promote creative hands-on living and teach the skills to enhance enjoyment of gardening, nature and outdoor activity, cooking and food preserving, crafts, self-care and conscious living, backyard homesteading, animal raising, and a sustainable lifestyle. Relax and rejuvenate with aromatherapy massage!
If you have been searching for the ultimate in spa-quality pampering of body and soul, aromatherapy massage is the answer! With sweetly scented oil and simple massage techniques you can:
• Calm the mind and relax the body
• Sooth aching joints and sore muscles
• Improve circulation
• Undo muscle knots and tension
• Encourage sounder, more peaceful sleep
• Invigorate your energy level
• Restore mental alertnessAromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe offers step-by-step instructions for full-body, scalp, face, hand, and foot massages. You'll also find recipes for aromatic massage oil blends that lift the spirits and soothe the body.
Whether you have five minutes alone or are partnering up with a friend, there's a massage that's right for you! So let Aromatherapy Massage from Head to Toe be your on-call personal massage therapist - and enjoy!
Holiday Gifts From the Workshop
Book #A-163
by Editors of Storey Publishing
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
10 Essential Herbs for Lifelong Health
Book # A-218
by Barbara L. Heller, M.s.w.
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Barbara L. Heller, M.S.W., is a psychotherapist, educator, and well-respected speaker on women's health care and complementary medicine. Heller is the author of several books, including How to Sleep Soundly Tonight and 365 Ways to Relax Mind, Body & Soul. She lives in Afton, New York.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Why Use Herbs?
Choosing and Using Natural Remedies
Ten Essential Herbs
Calendula
Chamomile
Echinacea
Garlic
Ginger
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Peppermint
St.-John's-Wort
Valerian
Making & Using Flavored Vinegars
Book # A-112
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Introduction
Making Flavored Vinegars
Recipes Using Flavored Vinegars
Easy-to-Build Adirondack Furniture
Book #A-216
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Building Adirondack furniture is a time-honored craft. Sturdy and rustic, this furniture can be a beautiful addition to any indoor decor, although it's most often used to set the scene outdoors. There, the furniture is subjected to a lifetime of abuse. Yearly it moves from somewhere hidden away (probably dark and musty winter storage) to front-and-center on the summer stage. Now, hour after hour it is beaten on by intense UV light, drenched in driving rains, then fried again in the summer sun.
Through it all, the furniture patiently endures-ever handsome, ever inviting, everlasting. To survive summertime abuse and the semiannual ritual of being dragged into and out of storage, outdoor furniture must be sturdy, rugged, and well built-all qualities that epitomize Adirondack pieces.
This bulletin contains instructions for building an Adirondack chair, matching footstool, companion side table, and Westport chair (an ancestor of the modern-day slatted Adirondack chair). Each project will take the moderately skilled carpenter less than a day to fabricate, for the beginner, maybe a weekend.
Learn how to choose the right lumber and hardware, complete with instructions for table, footstool, and the Westport chair.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin Library provides a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Hand-Feeding Chickadees
Book # A-211
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Hugh Wiberg is a freelance writer on birding and gardening topics. A retired marketing manager, Wiberg is president of the New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Association and the author of Backyard Vegetable Gardening for the Beginner. He lives in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Introduction
The Best Times for Hand-Feeding
Their Favorite Foods
Hand-Feeding at the Backyard Feeder
Hand-Feeding in the Woods or Sanctuaries
Getting to Know Black-capped Chickadees
Standing Out from the Crowd
Taking Notes
Inviting Other Guests to Dinner
For Further Reading
Building Nest Boxes for Backyard Birds
Book # A-206
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
This concise guide offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for building eight different nestboxes. Each nestbox is designed to attract and house different kinds of backyard birds, including bluebirds, swallows, wrens, chickadees, nuthatches, Red-Bellied Woodpeckers, Northern Flickers, Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, American Kestrals, Screech Owls, Northern Saw-Whet Owls, and Great Crested or Ash-Throated Flycatchers. Christyna M. Laubach is a high school science teacher in western Massachusetts. She is the co-author of Raptor!
Rene Laubach has served as Director of the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries since 1985. He is the co-author of Raptor! and lives in western Massachusetts. Getting to Know Your Birds
Designing (Is) for the Birds
Bluebird or Swallow Nest Box
Peterson Nest Box for Bluebirds
Wren or Chickadee Nest Box
Titmouse or Nuthatch Nest Box
Red-Bellied Woodpecker or Northern Flicker Nest Box
Wood Duck or Hooded Merganser Nest Box
American Kestrel, Screech Owl, or Northern Saw-Whet Owl Nest Box
Great Crested or Ash-Throated Flycatcher Nest Box
Keeping Basements Dry
Book # A-26
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Natural & Herbal Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Book # A-245
by Norma Pasekoff Weinberg
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Do you have:
• Recurrent numbness, pain, or tingling in your fingers, wrist, or hand? Does it persist at night? Can it be "shaken" out?
• A sense of weakness in your hand?
• Loss of feeling of heat or cold in your hand?If you answered yes to these questions, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. If not detected and treated, this common condition can quickly become disabling. Once the diagnosis is in, the first treatment recommended is often surgery. However, such extreme measures aren't always necessary. In Natural & Herbal Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Norma Pasekoff Weinberg offers strengthening hand exercises, gentle stretches, and herbal recipes that ease pain and encourage the body to heal itself. With attention to ergonomics and these simple remedies, most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome can be resolved -- or even avoided -- naturally and effectively.
As Master Gardener, freelance lecturer and columnist, Norma Pasekoff Weinberg is the respected author of two of Storey's health and beauty books, Natural Hand Care and Henna from Head to Toe! She also self-published Herbal Secrets for Gardeners in 1997. She is producer and host of the public-access television series, Herb's Daughter, based in Massachusetts, which is a show that allows Weinberg to share her gardening, health, cooking, cosmetics and crafts know-how with her fans. She has additionally spread her knowledge in articles published in New England's Holistic Magazine and Spirit of Change magazines. Weinberg is also a member of the Herb Research Foundation, American Botanical Council, Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the American Herb Society. Weinberg lives in Massachusetts with her family. Contents
Identifying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 2
Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel - 3
Testing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 4
Trigger Finger - 6
Preventive Care for Your Hands and Wrists - 7
Protecting Your Wrists and Fingers - 7
Rhythmic Finger Exercises - 8
Chinese Exercise Balls - 10
Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 11
Rest - 11
Stretching for Relief - 12
Vitamin Therapy - 16
Herbal Treatments - 17
Dry Brushing - 27
Hand Massage - 28
Resources - 30
Mail-Order Sources of Herbs and Herbal Supplies - 30
Rehabilitation Supplies - 31
Helpful Organizations - 31
Quilting Basics
Book #A-109
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Making Homemade Candy
Book #A-111
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Chair Caning and Seat Weaving
Book #A-16
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Build a Smokehouse
Book # A-81
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. None Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Wallpapering Step-By-Step
Book #A-113
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country-living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Attracting Birds
Book # A-64
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Olwen Woodier is the author of six cookbooks, including The Pesto Cookbook and The Apple Cookbook. She has written about food for 35 years, including articles for the New York Times, Gourmet, Woman's Day, and Family Circle. She offers cooking classes at her home, Glenfiddich Farm, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Raising a Healthy Guinea Pig
Book # A-173
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Although parents are typically the ones who introduce their children to new experiences, author Wanda L. Curran first gained interest in guinea pigs (cavies) when her daughter Nancy joined 4-H and developed a successful and prosperous hobby. Curran then became an adult 4-H leader in guinea pigs and rabbits and was inspired to write the book Your Guinea Pig. She is a member of the Golden State Cavy Breeders Association, the American Cavy Breeders Association, and the Oroville, Downtown Oroville, and Trendsetters 4-H Community Clubs. She lives in Oroville, California, with her husband John. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. A Note to Aspiring Pet Owners
Choosing Your Guinea Pig
Guinea Pig Housing and Equipment
Feeding Your Guinea Pig
Keeping Your Guinea Pig Healthy
Grooming Your Guinea Pig
Mail-Order Suppliers
52 Great Green Tomato Recipes
Book # A-24
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
The first frost doesn't have to be the end of your tomatoes! Preserving expert Phyllis Hobson offers dozens of delicious recipes for preserving and cooking with green tomatoes. You'll find everything from green tomato preserves and pickles to mincemeat, croquettes, omelets, sweet and savory pies, casseroles, salads and salad dressings, a cake with green tomato filling, classic fried green tomatoes, and more. Hobson also shows you how to ripen your green tomatoes indoors so that you can enjoy fresh ripe tomatoes well into the fall and even early winter.
The late Phyllis Hobson is the author of several books, including Raising a Calf for Beef and Tan your Hide! Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Boarding Your Dog: How to Make Your Dog's Stay Happy, Comfortable, and Safe
Book # A-268
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
When you can't be at home, you need to find a safe, loving, cheerful place for your dog to stay. But how will you know that the people caring for your dog will do the job right, and how can you ensure that your dog will enjoy the stay? Pat Storer shows you how to select accommodations based on your dog's personality, interview and appraise kennel staff, prepare your dog for both short- and long-term stays at a kennel, teach your dog to look forward to kennel visits, and avoid common kennel health risks.
Popular author of Your Puppy, Your Dog, Pat Storer has designed her book to guide both parents and children on the care of their furry family addition. She has trained dogs in herding, carting, weight pull, obedience, tracking, and schutzhund (protection). Additionally, she has been the leader of 4-H groups in domestic and animal sciences for many years. She is a member of the American Rottweiler Club, founded the Houston Area Rottweiler Fanciers, and was a former officer of each affiliation. Not only is she experienced with upbringing man's best friend--she also raises two breeds of AKC dogs--but Pat has owned an exotic animal ranch for over 25 years. Using this experience, she has been writing freelance articles and handbooks on various exotic animals for over 15 years. Pat has lectured on exotic animals and birds, and dog training and temperament at numerous expositions, sales club meetings and Purdue University. She currently lives in Columbus, Texas.
Introduction
Preparation Is Half the Battle
Choosing the Right Boarding Option
Visiting a Boarding Kennel
Special Services for Special Dogs
Bringing Your Dog for a Trial Stay
Preparing for a Long Stay
Alternatives to Boarding Leave Your Dog in Good Hands!
When duty calls you away from home, you often can't take your dog along with you. You need to find a safe, loving, cheerful place for your pooch to stay while you're away, or neither of you will sleep well at night. But how will you know that the people you've entrusted with your dog will take good care of your beloved canine friend?
With Pat Storer's expert advice at your fingertips, you won't ever have to feel guilty or worried about leaving your dog behind. You'll learn how to:
• Select accommodations based on your dog's personality
• Interview and appraise kennel staff
• Prepare your dog for both short- and long-term stays at a kennel
• Teach your dog to look forward to kennel visits
• Avoid common kennel health risks
Build a Pond for Food & Fun
Book # A-19
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds
Book #A-210
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
To Help or Not to Help?
When faced with an injured bird or orphaned nestling, most people want to help but don't know how – and also fear doing more harm than good. In fact, many wild birds that appear to be in trouble don't need assistance at all. How do you know whether a bird needs help? How do you know what sort of help the bird needs? In Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds, you'll find all the information you need on when and how to assist all kinds of birds, from wrens to raptors. You'll learn how to:
• Identify whether a bird needs rescuing
• Help a baby bird that's fallen from its nest
• Identify the age and species of an injured of orphaned bird
• Prepare emergency rations for a baby bird
• Administer basic bird first-aid
• Locate a professional wildlife rehabilitator To Help or Not to Help?
When faced with an injured bird or orphaned nestling, most people want to help but don't know how – and also fear doing more harm than good. In fact, many wild birds that appear to be in trouble don't need assistance at all. How do you know whether a bird needs help? How do you know what sort of help the bird needs? In Helping Orphaned or Injured Wild Birds, you'll find all the information you need on when and how to assist all kinds of birds, from wrens to raptors. You'll learn how to:
• Identify whether a bird needs rescuing
• Help a baby bird that's fallen from its nest
• Identify the age and species of an injured of orphaned bird
• Prepare emergency rations for a baby bird
• Administer basic bird first-aid
• Locate a professional wildlife rehabilitator Introduction
The ABCs of Baby Birds
To Help or Not to Help?
Helping a Grounded Baby Bird
Emergency Care of Orphaned Nestlings
Emergency Feeding of Orphaned Nestlings
Helping a Grounded Fledgling
Emergency Care of Orphaned Precocial Birds
The Six Most Important Rules of First Aid for Birds
Treating Shock
First Aid for Broken Bones
Cat Mauling
Evaluating and Caring for Wounds
Removing Maggots
Preventing Pneumonia
Helping Injured Raptors
Releasing a Wild Bird
How to Locate a Wildlife Rehabilitator
The Care of Birds and the Law
Feeding Wild Birds: Natural Foods and Substitutions
For Further Reading
What to Do When the Power Fails
Book # A-191
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Mary Twitchell is a carpenter and a freelance writer. She lives in northern Vermont.
Introduction
Before the Power Fails
Steps to Take during a Blackout
When Power is Restored
Generators
Sources Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Perfect Grilled Meats
Book # A-146
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. A Short History of Grilling
The Cookers
The Fuel
The Wood
The Equipment
The Fire
Beef
Veal
Pork
Lamb
Musings Over the Fire
Sources for Ingredients
Building a Doghouse
(Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins A-269)
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Build a Doghouse That's Just Right for Your Dog!
While your dog may be a full-fledged member of the family, there are times when you must put him or her outdoors. Some dogs, for example, become over enthusiastically friendly when visitors appear, even to the point of knocking down your unsuspecting guests. Other dogs enjoy having some time to themselves in the backyard. Whatever the reason that shepherds the dog out the door, a nearby doghouse within a fenced-in area provides a protected, private space for your dog and peace of mind for you. A proper doghouse is a canine retreat, a place where your dog can hide from the hot sun, the cold rain, the harsh wind, and the worries of the world.
Mary Twitchell takes you through all the options for building or buying a comfortable and cozy shelter for your canine companion. Whether you want to modify a barrel, buy a molded plastic shelter, or build a wooden doghouse, you'll find all the information you need right here, from choosing the right site to proper building techniques to encouraging your dog to use the new doghouse. Mary Twitchell is a carpenter and a freelance writer. She lives in northern Vermont.
Contents
• Why Does My Dog Need a Doghouse?
• What a Doghouse is Not
• Using a Crate as a Doghouse
• Modifying Barrels
• Purchasing a Molded Plastic House
• Buying or Building a Wooden Doghouse
• Building a Shed-Roof Doghouse
• Building a Gable-Roof Doghouse
• Installing a Partition in the Doghouse
• Choosing the Right Site
• Making a House a Home
• Encouraging Your Dog to Use His House
Breaking Your Dog's Bad Habits
Book # A-241
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Teach Your Dog Perfect Manners in Just 10 Minutes a Day!
Does your dog take you for a walk? Jump up on visitors or beg for food at the table? If so, take heart: Help for your and your pooch is finally here!
Paula Kephart offers practical, effective advice for breaking your dog's bad habits in as little as 10 minutes a day. Her retraining techniques call for consistent commands and positive reinforcement to help dogs learn behavioral etiquette. This simple philosophy promotes a sense of trust between you and your dog, encourages appropriate canine behavior, and helps your dog feel more confident, less anxious, and more attuned to your expectations. And good manners make for great relationships!
Paula Kephart is a freelance writer and self-taught dog trainer. She shares her home in upstate New York with canine cohorts Sam the Wonder Dog and Amazing Grace.
Contents
• Introduction 2
• What's Causing the Misbehavior? 2
• Beginning Your Dog's Training 6
• When Your Dog Forgets His Manners 12
• Ignores "Sit" or "Lie Down" Command 12
• Will Not Stay until Released 14
• Will Not Come When Called 15
• When Your Dog Acts Out 16
• Jumps on Family Members or Visitors 17
• Begs for Food When People are Eating 19
• Breaking Dangerous Habits 20
• Displays Jealousy or Overprotectiveness 20
• Pulls on Leash When Walking 22
• Chases Cars 26
• When All Else Fails: Calling in the Experts 30
• Useful Websites 31
Salt-Free Herb Cookery
Book #A-97
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Edith Stovel is an experienced caterer and teacher of health, cooking, and nutrition in Massachusetts, where she lives. 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.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin Library provides a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Axes & Chainsaws
Use and Maintenance, Book #A-13
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. None
Housebreaking & Training Your Puppy
Book # A-242
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Happy Puppies, Proud Owners!
Puppies are great fun, and they make wonderful family pets. However, puppies can also be a lot of work - they're playful to the point of being rambunctious, they tend to make a mess of the house, and they demand a lot of attention. How do you help your playful, energetic puppy become a happy, well-mannered member of the family? It's all in the training!
Pat Storer offers expert advice on housebreaking a new puppy and teaching basic obedience. Her tried-and-true approach -- emphasizing firmness, consistency, and patience -- is guaranteed to help owners earn their puppies' respect, trust, and confidence. Storer also offers tips and tricks for solving common behavior problems.
Popular author of Your Puppy, Your Dog, Pat Storer has designed her book to guide both parents and children on the care of their furry family addition. She has trained dogs in herding, carting, weight pull, obedience, tracking, and schutzhund (protection). Additionally, she has been the leader of 4-H groups in domestic and animal sciences for many years. She is a member of the American Rottweiler Club, founded the Houston Area Rottweiler Fanciers, and was a former officer of each affiliation. Not only is she experienced with upbringing man's best friend--she also raises two breeds of AKC dogs--but Pat has owned an exotic animal ranch for over 25 years. Using this experience, she has been writing freelance articles and handbooks on various exotic animals for over 15 years. Pat has lectured on exotic animals and birds, and dog training and temperament at numerous expositions, sales club meetings and Purdue University. She currently lives in Columbus, Texas. Contents
• The Basic Nature of a Dog: Leader or Follower? 2
• A Dog's Senses 2
• Earning Your Puppy's Respect, Trust, and Confidence 4
• Leash Training 5
• Crate Training 6
• Housebreaking 11
• Paper Training 14
• Common Housebreaking Problems 15
• Basic Obedience Training 17
• Solving Common Behavior Problems 24
Building Stone Walls
Book # A-217
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He has written extensively on stone, including the books Building with Stone and Stonework, and articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and many regional magazines. He lectures and conducts workshops and private courses in stone construction. Charles lives in Virginia. Why Build Stone Walls?
Getting to Know Stone
Finding a Source for Good Stone
Tools and Techniques for Handling Stone
Staying Safe
Cutting and Shaping Stone
Building a Drystone Wall
Building a Mortared Wall
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.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin Library provides a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Bird Food Recipes
Book #A-137
by Rhonda Massingham Hart
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Raising Ducks & Geese
Book # A-18
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
John Vivian is a veteran practitioner of many country crafts. He is the author of Building Stone Walls and The Manual of Practical Homesteading. He lives in Vermont. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Introduction
Raising Ducks
Shelters
Sanitation
Waterers
Feed
Starting Your Ducks
Brooding the Ducklings
Slaughtering and Dressing Ducks
Raising Geese
Breeds of Geese
Feed, Water, and Shelter Needs
Goslings
Sanitation
Sexing and Culling Geese
Slaughter and Dressing
Goose for Dinner
Your Own Pond for Ducks or Geese
Wild Visitors
Special Breeds
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Gardening in Clay Soil
Book # A-140
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
Sara Pitzer is the author of Homegrown Whole Grains and more than a dozen cookbooks and travel guides. She has studied and written about grains in Amish country in central Pennsylvania, in the southeastern United States, and in California. More recently, she has studied small-scale rice growing in Thailand and quinoa production in Peru. She lives in North Carolina. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Gardening in Clay Soil
Ways to Improve Clay Soil
Inorganic Additives
Organic Additives
Strategies for Especially Hard Cases
Watering Clay Soil
Plants Especially Suited for Clay
Wide Row Planting
Book # A-02
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Most gardeners are grateful that internationally known garden expert Dick Raymond has compiled the vast knowledge shared in his popular Garden Way television program, Joy of Gardening, into book form. He's also written Down-to-Earth Gardening Know-How for the 90's, among other books. Dick was head vegetable gardening specialist at Garden Way Gardens in Vermont for 15 years where the Joy of Gardening television series was filmed. He also gardened and cared for plots in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and on the West Coast for Garden Way. Over 40 years of hands-on experience have made Dick a very respected gardener and teacher. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Building a Solar-Heated Pit Greenhouse
Book # A-37
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
A solar-heated pit greenhouse combines the energy-conserving features of the traditional pit greenhouse with newer techniques and materials used in standard heated greenhouses. The result is a simple, inexpensive structure that blends into its environment and needs little or no heat from any source other than the sun. Greg Stone's simple, illustrated, step-by-step instructions show you exactly how to design, site, and build your own solar-heated pit greenhouse from start to finish. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Grow the Best Asparagus
Book # A-63
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Mike Higgins is a freelance editor and writer with over 20 years' experience editing features, magazines, and supplements for UK national news media, publishers, and brands like The Independent, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and Lonely Planet. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Easy-to-Build Birdhouses
Book #A-212
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. Mary Twitchell is a carpenter and a freelance writer. She lives in northern Vermont.
Introduction
Why Build Birdhouses?
Choosing the Right Materials
Choosing the Right Design
Mounting
Nesting Platform for Robins, Eastern Phoebes, and Barn Swallows
An All-Purpose Nesting Box for Chickadees, Titmice, Downy Woodpeckers, and
Nuthatches
The Wren House
Nesting Boxes for Wood Ducks
Nesting Boxes for Kestrels and Screech Owls
Gourd Nesting Boxes
Nesting-Box Maintenance: Predators and Pests
Attracting Birds to Their New Home
The Right Time for Installation
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Making Your Own Incense
Book #A-226
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
The Essence of Incense
The Science Behind the Scent
Crafting Our First Incense
Choosing the Right Ingredients
Fragrant Woods
Resins
Gums
Herbs and Spices
Essential Oils
Pyrotechnics
Smudge and Smudge Sticks
Making a Smudge Stick
Burning a Smudge Stick
Loose Noncombustible Incense
Burning Loose Noncombustible Mix
Loose Combustible Incense
Making a Loose Combustible Mix
Combustible Cones and Sticks
Making Your Own Sticks and Cones
Incense Recipes
Loose Incense Mixtures
Combustible Solid Incense
Mail-Order Resources
Making Homemade Wine
Book #A-75
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Want to impress your friends? Serve up some outstanding wine with dinner--and then tell them it's homemade!
In Making Homemade Wine, author Robert Cluett takes the mystery out of winemaking. Using his simple nine-step process, you'll learn how to make superb-tasting wines right in your own home. Whether you want to make a common or unusual wine--from everything from grapes to elderberries to parsnips--you'll find the recipes and know-how here. There's even a universal wine formula that allows you to create your own unique recipes! And if your wine doesn't turn out as you expected, never fear--you can read up on Cluett's tips for preventing and fixing the most common problems home winemakers encounter.
Want to impress your friends? Serve up some outstanding wine with dinner--and then tell them it's homemade!
In Making Homemade Wine, author Robert Cluett takes the mystery out of winemaking. Using his simple nine-step process, you'll learn how to make superb-tasting wines right in your own home. Whether you want to make a common or unusual wine--from everything from grapes to elderberries to parsnips--you'll find the recipes and know-how here. There's even a universal wine formula that allows you to create your own unique recipes! And if your wine doesn't turn out as you expected, never fear--you can read up on Cluett's tips for preventing and fixing the most common problems home winemakers encounter.
Hoof Care for Horses
Book # A-277
by Henry Heymering, C.J.F., R.M.F.
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Expert Hoof Care Advice at Your Fingertips
No foot, no horse. It's an old saying, but it rings as true today as it ever did in humankind's history of horsemanship. What can you do to ensure your horse's hooves are sound? Follow the advice of those who know horses' hooves best: farriers.
In Hoof Care for Horses, long-time farrier Henry Heymering outlines the best preventative maintenance for hooves, giving practical tips on achieving dry footing, good ventilation in stalls, proper diet, and adequate exercise. You'll learn about the best supplements for hoof health -- and when is the right time to give them to your horse -- as well as how to recognize and treat common shoe and hoof wall problems, sole and frog conditions, and internal hoof diseases. You'll even discover the best way to pick up and clean a horse's hoof, as well as how to properly hold a horse for a farrier. Offering tricks of the trade, expert advice, and simple step-by-step techniques, Heymering makes it easy for owners to practice good hoof care on a daily basis.
Henry Heymering, C.J.F., R.M.F., is the president of the Guild of Professional Farriers. He lives in Maryland.
Contents
• Introduction
• Prevention Comes First
• A Hoof Care Glossary
• Home Hoof Care: Cleaning Hooves
• Finding a Good Hoof Care Professional
• Holding a Horse During Shoeing or Trimming
• Evaluating a Trimming or Shoeing Job
• Common Shoe Problems
• Common Hoof Wall Problems
• Sole and Frog Conditions
• Internal Hoof Diseases
Build a Pole Woodshed
Book #A-42
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.
From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Making Potpourri
Book #A-130
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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.