The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book
Singin', Praisin', Raisin'
Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: August 30, 2011
Price: $18.95

For almost half a century, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia.  Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution.
 
The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book continues the beloved tradition of... Read more >

The Creative Family
How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections
Written by Amanda Blake Soule

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2008
Price: $18.95

When you learn to awaken your family’s creativity, wonderful things will happen: you’ll make meaningful connections with your children in large and small ways; your children will more often engage in their own creative discoveries; and your family will embrace new ways to relax, play, and grow together. With just the... Read more >

Founding Gardeners
The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation
Written by Andrea Wulf

Format: Hardcover, 352 pages
On Sale: March 29, 2011
Price: $35.00

From the author of the acclaimed The Brother Gardeners, a fascinating look at the founding fathers from the unique and intimate perspective of their lives as gardeners, plantsmen, and farmers.
For the founding fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions, as deeply ingrained in their characters as their belief in liberty... Read more >

The Brother Gardeners
A Generation of Gentlemen Naturalists and the Birth of an Obsession
Written by Andrea Wulf

Format: Trade Paperback, 368 pages
On Sale: March 9, 2010
Price: $17.95

Bringing to life the science and adventure of eighteenth-century plant collecting, The Brother Gardeners is the story of how six men created the modern garden and changed the horticultural world in the process. It is a story of a garden revolution that began in America.
 
In 1733, colonial farmer John Bartram shipped... Read more >

The Nest Home Design Handbook
Simple ways to decorate, organize, and personalize your place
Written by Carley Roney

Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: May 6, 2008
Price: $22.99

Decorating for the first time can be completely overwhelming. How do you find your style? How do you keep expenses under control? What essential pieces does every home need for maximum functionality and flair? How will you merge tastes—and stuff—to create a space that feels like home to you both? Here... Read more >

Better Basics for the Home
Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living
Written by Annie Berthold-Bond

Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: June 1, 1999
Price: $18.95

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Apartment Gardening
Plants, Projects, and Recipes for Growing Food in Your Urban Home
Written by Amy Pennington

Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: March 8, 2011
Price: $18.95

Forget the 100-mile eat-local diet; try the 300-square-foot-diet — grow squash on the windowsill, flowers in the planter box, or corn in a parking strip. Apartment Gardening details how to start a garden in the heart of the city. From building a window box to planting seeds in jars on the... Read more >

P. Allen Smith's Container Gardens
60 Container Recipes to Accent Your Garden
Written by P. Allen Smith

Format: Hardcover, 224 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2005
Price: $32.50

Just as stylish accessories bring a room to life, gorgeous planted containers are the finishing touch for every garden home. With this book, America’s favorite gardener, P. Allen Smith, shows how to create a beautiful container garden in a matter of minutes, in an innovative recipe-style format complete with ingredients lists... Read more >

A Chicken in Every Yard
The Urban Farm Store's Guide to Chicken Keeping
Written by Robert Litt and Hannah Litt

Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: March 22, 2011
Price: $9.99

Got a little space and a hankering for fresh eggs?

Robert and Hannah Litt have dispensed advice to hundreds of urban and suburban chicken-keepers from behind their perch at Portland’s Urban Farm Store, and now they’re ready to help you go local and sustainable with your own backyard birds. In this... Read more >

Soil Mates

Written by Sara Alway
Contribution by Kelle Carter

Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: December 1, 2010
Price: $16.95

Matchmaking in the garden!
 
In this charming guide to companion planting for your vegetable-garden favorites, you’ll learn why Broccoli ♥ Rosemary and whether Cucumber + Corn = friends with benefits. (Just watch out for Celery! Leggy and leafy, she is notoriously easygoing and will happily settle down with just about... Read more >