Humans have used the goat as a symbol for thousands of years and have given it a place in myth and legend; in recent times, images of goats are found everywhere from beer labels to heavy metal art. At the same time, the goat also remains a simple farm animal. From ancient myths to pop culture to profiles of domestic breeds, Extraordinary Goats explores the many facets of the goat. Goats are useful for their milk, their fur, and their meat, and they donÍt need a lot...

Goats are the hottest animal today to raise for hobby farmers, commercial farmers, and members of both 4-H and FFA.But using the products from a goat requires special skills, handling, and recipes. Here’s The Whole Goat Handbook, chock full of recipes, crafting projects, advice, and more.Cooking with goat meat requires special, adapted recipes because the meat is so strong in flavor; there’s no devoted goat-meat cookbook on the market—until now! He...

Easy Container Gardening for Growing Fresh Organic VegetablesDo you yearn to grow fresh organic vegetables but don’t have space for a garden?Now you can have fresh healthy vegetables at your fingertips, and save money from buying expensive imports.An expert gardener and “accidental farmer” reveals her easy tips for vegetables that practically grow themselves.Discover:10 Beautiful benefits of container gardeningShould you buy ...

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.

Discover timeless crafts and recipes for using this classic garden herb, plus helpful advice for growing your own.Lavender is a favorite plant among gardeners and herbalists, known for its calming scent, lovely color, and variety of uses when harvested.In Growing & Using Lavender, you’ll find:Information about growing 20 different types of lavender, including hardy and tender varietiesAdvice for planting, pruning, maintainin...

With the rapid depletion of our planet’s natural resources, we would all like to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. But in the midst of an economic crisis, it’s just as important to save money as it is to go green. As Gehring shows in this thorough but concise guide, being kind to Mother Earth can also mean being kind to your bank account! It doesn’t matter where your homestead is located—farm, suburb, or even city. Wherever you live, The Homesteading Handbook can help you:

When I am in my bead shop and teaching, the most common problem I come across is people not knowing where to start, so in this book I have covered basic ways to get started. I have also given people a little insight of basic projects covering more than just beads, so you can try your hand at different things and have a lot of fun on your first steps to creating your own works of art.

Discover the art of candle making! Candle Making is a great hobby...or you can make candles for profit. In this book, learn how to make your own candles - Jar Candles, Votive Candles, Pillar Candles, Chunk Candles, Taper Candles and more! Get instructions and information on candle making.

Packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, time-honored wisdom, and both illustrations and photographs, this might just be the most comprehensive guide to back to basics living ever published. Fans of Back to Basics, Homesteading, and Self-Sufficiency have been asking for a one-stop resource for all the subjects covered in that successful series. In response, Gehring has compiled a massive, beautifully presented, single volume that covers canning and pre...

Create natural, moisturizing, aromatic soaps at home that are easy to make, inexpensive, and a joy to use.Soap is supposed to cleanse and soothe skin, but what's available in stores often just dries and irritates. With The Natural Soap Chef anyone can quickly learn how to make all-natural soaps that gently wash even the most sensitive skin. Not only are these soaps good for the body, but they also beautifully dress up any home with their delicious scents an...

Imagine beautiful mosaic pieces with tiles that you easily create yourself!Mixed-Media Mosaics offers a fresh, new approach to a traditional art form. By making your own tiles from polymer clay, you control the size, shape, color and even the texture, resulting in beautiful finished pieces that include tabletops, boxes, jewelry and shrines.In addition to learning traditional tiling techniques such as working with grout and cutting glass tile, you'l...

Candles are a wonderful gift and when you can give one you have made it is all that more special.'Candle Making Craft' will help new hobby candle makers make candles they will be proud of. First you will read about candle making, then the safety of making candles and be taken step by step through some candle making projects. You will have lots of fun.The ebook has lots of pictures and ideas. It will be a great reference ebook for you as you discover your candle making talen...