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English
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"1838: James and Sadie Goodenough have settled where their wagon got stuck--in the muddy, stagnant swamps of northwest Ohio. They and their five children work relentlessly to tame their patch of land, buying saplings from a local tree man known as John Appleseed so they can cultivate the fifty apple trees required to stake their claim on the property. But the orchard they plant sows the seeds of a long battle. James loves the apples, reminders of...
4) The lie tree
Author
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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Description
Faith's father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree. The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it. The bigger the lie, the more people who believe it, the bigger the truth that is uncovered. The girl realizes that she is good at lying...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
ix, 197 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Capturing the peak flavor of freshly harvested produce and preserving it for year-round eating is easier than ever with this guide to freezing and enjoying more than 55 popular fruits and vegetables. Author Crystal Schmidt shares her preparation techniques to prepare each food for the freezer, including pre-cooking, slicing, blanching and more" -- Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
448 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Features four hundred recipes for salsas, savory sauces, chutneys, pickles, relishes, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, including instructions for beginners and tips for experienced cooks.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
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Description
Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden that's devoted to supplying year-round salad greens. Created by celebrated gardeners, each unique design is accompanied by both plant lists and charming anecdotes....
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
288 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides recommendations on the best vegetables and herbs for a Minnesota garden, with charts on the number of days required from planting to harvest. Reviews when to plant, where to plant, and how to plant tips for each vegetable and herb.
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
223 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tips on fertilizing, mulching, and watering. Regional planting charts show what to plant when, and a month-by-month planner takes you from January through December. Whether your garden grows in the ground, on a balcony, or in containers on a sunny patio, this is your guide to grow-your-own success.
11) Apples
Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Description
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.
Author
Publisher
America's Test Kitchen
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
410 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A Fresh Guide with 200+ Vibrant Dishes Using Greens, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, and More"--
A fresh guide with 200+ vibrant dishes using greens, vegetables, grains, proteins, and more... Discover your inner salad genie with over 230 recipes, ingredient information, and tips. This the only cookbook you'll ever need to make innovative, stunning, and satisfying salads.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
At the turn of the 20th century in a rural stretch of the Pacific Northwest, a gentle solitary orchardist, Talmadge, tends to apples and apricots. Then two feral, pregnant girls and armed gunmen set Talmadge on an irrevocable course not only to save and protect but to reconcile the ghosts of his own troubled past.
Author
Language
English
Description
"The Apple Lover's Cookbook is more than a recipe book. It's a celebration of apples in all their incredible diversity, as well as an illustrated guide to 70 popular (and rare-but-worth-the-search) apple varieties. Each has its own complete biography with entries for best use, origin, availability, season, appearance, taste, and texture. Amy Traverso organizes these 70 varieties into four categories--firm-tart, tender-tart, firm-sweet, and tender-sweet--and...
Author
Pub. Date
1991
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
xx, 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Stretch the resources of your small backyard garden further than ever before, without devoting hundreds of hours to canning! This informative and inspiring guide shows you not only how to construct your own root cellar, but how to best use the earth's naturally cool, stable temperature as an energy-saving way to store nearly 100 varieties of perishable fruits and vegetables. Discover how easy it can be to turn some extra space in your basement, garage,...
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Language
English
Description
Whether you are planning a new garden, wondering how to bring back a neglected tree or shrub, or want to develop areas of special interest, American Horticultural Society Pruning & Training presents all the techniques you need in easy to follow, step by step explanations.--Publisher description
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Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
ix, 318 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays." -- Provided by publisher.