An Herbalist's Guide to Growing & Using St.-John's-Wort
Book # A-230
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. A Bit of History and Lore
Does St.-John's-Wort Cure Depression?
Growing St.-John's-Wort
Harvesting Time
Purchasing St.-John's-Wort
Dosages
Making Your Own Herbal Remedies
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.
Superior Saddle Fitting: A Step-By-Step Guide
Book # A-274
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. 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. 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.
Using Beneficial Insects
Book # A-127
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.
Rhonda Massingham Hart is a master gardener and the author of several books including Vertical Vegetables & Fruit, The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb, and Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden. She has written articles for a variety of magazines, including Flower & Garden, Woman's Day, and Fine Gardening. She writes extensively on organic gardening techniques and lives in Washington State. Bugs You Can Love
The Soil Builders
The Pollinators
The Predators
No End in Sight
Suppliers 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 Best Fences
Book # A-92
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
How to Plan Ahead
How to Construct a Legal Fence
How to Avoid Fence Post Problems
How to Choose the Right Type of Fence
How to Select the Right Tools
How to Use the Best Construction Techniques
How to Construct Workable Gates
How to Build Safely
Suppliers
Grow a Hummingbird Garden
Book #A-167
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.
About Hummingbirds
Food
Water
Perches
Shade and Shelter
Nesting Sites
A Hummingbird Gallery
A Quick Geographical Study
Identifying Hummingbirds
Designing a Hummingbird Garden
Choosing Plants
Laying Out Your Garden
Cultivating Wildflowers
Flowers for Hummingbirds
Vines, Shrubs, and Trees
Build a Bluebird Trail
Book # A-213
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Conservationists across North America are working to help protect and support bluebirds, and you can do your part by creating a bluebird trail. This is simply a series of nesting boxes (anywhere from a few to a few thousand) set about 300 feet apart along a prescribed route. Dale Gelfand tells you what you need to know about bluebirds and their habits, and she shows you how to create and monitor an effective bluebird trail with well-designed nesting boxes. Dale Evva Gelfand, author of Taking Time for Friends, is a freelance writer and photographer. A staunch believer in creating and preserving wildlife habitat, she has written other Storey titles that speak to her affinity for nature: Building Bat Houses, Grow a Hummingbird Garden, Creating Habitat for Backyard Birds, and Build a Bluebird Trail. She lives amid the Taconic hills of upstate New York. Introduction
A Little History
A Population on the Upswing
A Summer in the Life of a Bluebird
The Eastern Bluebird
The Mountain Bluebird
The Western Bluebird
Starting Your Bluebird Trail:
Where to Locate Nesting Boxes
When's the Right Time?
Why Monitor the Boxes?
How to Monitor
Identifying the Nests of Competitors
Choosing the Right Nesting-Box Design
Building a Bluebird Nesting Box
Guarding against Common Predators
Cultivate Patience and Good Humor
Resources 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.
Essential Oils in the Bath
Book # A-160
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.
An herbalist for over 15 years, Colleen K. Dodt is the author of The Essential Oils Book and Natural BabyCare, of which James A. Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, said: "I believe Colleen would do better at healing my children and grandchildren than most of my HMO physicians have done." Dodt is the owner of Herbal Endeavors, Ltd., in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Her business and products have been featured in Herb Companion magazine, and she has written numerous articles on herbs and aromatherapy. She was the first American and the first woman to write for The International Journal of Aromatherapy (1988). 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. An Introduction to Essential Oils
Aromatic Baths
Aromatic Bath Salts
Children's Baths
Aromatic Foot Baths
Sources and Resources
Suggested Reading
Step-by-Step Equine Massage
Book # A-276
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Relieve Soreness, Improve Flexibility, and Keep Your Horse Sound
Does your horse have a nagging soreness that won't go away? Does a mystery lameness come and go without obvious cause? Has your horse's performance deteriorated over the past few months? Do you want to prevent these problems from happening? If your answer is yes, then equine massage can help!
Massage therapy is an excellent tool for preventing and relieving muscle soreness in horses. With the simple step-by-step techniques outlined by sisters Candy Sipka and Cherry Baldridge, you'll be able to identify and solve muscle soreness, on your own or with the assistance of a professional equine massage therapist. You'll learn the proper massage techniques and where to use them on a horse, simple stretches that can restore or improve a horse's flexibility, and even the proper position to take when working hands-on with a horse. Cherry Baldridge is a certified equine massage therapist. Along with Candy Sipka, they own The Healing Touch, which offers massage therapy for racing, show, and pleasure horses. Baldridge lives in Alabama.
Candy Sipka is a certified equine massage therapist. Along with Cherry Baldridge, they own The Healing Touch, which offers massage therapy for racing, show, and pleasure horses. Sipka lives in Florida.
Contents
• Introduction
• What Do Muscle Problems Look Like?
• Determining What is Sore
• Good Saddlefitting can Prevent Soreness
• Regular Grooming is a Massage Tool
• Stretching Improves Flexibility
• Neck Stretches
• Leg Stretches
• How (and When) to Massage a Horse on your Own
• Basic Massage Techniques
• When to Call a Professional
Build the Right Fencing for Horses
Book # A-193
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
Fencing Tools
Choosing the Right Fence Posts
Anchor Posts and Braces: The Backbone of Every Fence
Stringing Wire Fencing
Putting Up Woven-Wire Fencing
The Jackleg Fence
Post-and-Rail and Post-and-Plank Fences
Fencing the Larger Pasture
Fencing the Small Pasture
Fencing for Corrals and Paddocks
Training Pens
The Three Most Common Fencing Problems
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.
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.
Cooking With Cranberries
Book # A-281
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
If you're accustomed to seeing cranberries only in juice bottles or in cans of jellied sauce at Thanksgiving dinner, you have a delightful surprise awaiting. Here are thirty-one fresh and delicious recipes that will inspire you to enliven your cooking with cranberries.
Recipes include:
• Cranberry-Lemon Pound Cake
• Cranberry-Ginger Pinwheels
• The Very Best Stuffing
• Cranberry Salsa
• Country Inn Granola
• Cranberry-Blueberry Pie
• Cranberry-Apple Pancakes Lura Rogers has been caring for animals since she was a child. She was a long-time employee of Adirondack Save-a-Stray, a shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs. She now shares her New Hampshire home with three cats.
If you're accustomed to seeing cranberries only in juice bottles or in cans of jellied sauce at Thanksgiving dinner, you have a delightful surprise awaiting. Here are thirty-one fresh and delicious recipes that will inspire you to enliven your cooking with cranberries.
Recipes include:
• Cranberry-Lemon Pound Cake
• Cranberry-Ginger Pinwheels
• The Very Best Stuffing
• Cranberry Salsa
• Country Inn Granola
• Cranberry-Blueberry Pie
• Cranberry-Apple Pancakes The American Cranberry
Cranberry Production
Selecting and Storing Cranberries
Cranberries and Health
Cranberries Make the Meal
Drinks, Sauces, and Sides
Sweets and Treats
Resources
Making Cheese, Butter & Yogurt
Book #A-57
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.
Butchering Livestock at Home
Book # A-65
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
This introductory guide explains the basics of butchering your meat at home, from preparing your animals and equipment through to storing your meat. Covers rabbits, poultry, sheep, goats, veal calves, beef, and hogs and includes information on how to process and use organ meats, pelts and hides, feathers, bones and horns, and fat.
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.
Picture Framing
Book #A-153
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 Ilona Sherratt is an experienced painter and illustrator who has a BFA in painting. She first learned how to frame pictures in1978 and later became a Certified Picture Framer in 1990. She has framed pictures for the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Berkshire Museum, and for individual artists. She also had her own picture framing business from 1991 to 1997. 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.
Tack: Care and Cleaning
Book # A-121
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.
Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge. 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.
Herbal Remedies for a Lifetime of Healthy Skin
Book # A-222
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.
Stephanie L. Tourles is the best-selling author of Pure Skin Care,Stephanie Tourles's Essential Oils: A Beginner's Guide, Organic Body Care Recipes, Hands-On Healing Remedies, and Raw Energy. She is a certified foot and hand reflexologist and aromatherapist-and a licensed massage therapist and holistic esthetician. Tourles also has a strong background in Western and Ayurvedic herbalism. She lives in Marble Falls, Texas.
Drought Gardening
Book # A-73
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
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. 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.
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Save Your Furniture and Thrill Your Cat!
To keep your cat happy, healthy, loving, fit, and feeling the enthusiasm of a kitten, turn your home into a feline paradise! Kittens, adult cats, and elderly felines alike delight in having their own playthings and spaces in the home. For the ultimate in pampering treatment, offer your cat scratching posts, catnip toys, climbing structures, perching places, napping spaces, and more!
In Cat Toys, Lura Rogers offers expert advice on choosing safe, suitable accessories for your cat, including cat beds, cat condos, cat trees, scratching posts, toys, and catnip-stuffed mice. She also gives tips for making kitty accessories with little expense, selecting items that best suit your cat's personality, and choosing the right location for cat structures in your home.
Lura Rogers has been caring for animals since she was a child. She was a long-time employee of Adirondack Save-a-Stray, a shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs. She now shares her New Hampshire home with three cats.
Contents
• Introduction
• The History of the Cat
• Indoors versus Outdoors
• Cozy Cat Beds
• The Best Scratching Posts
• Cat Condos and Trees
• Classic Commercial Cat Toys
• Toys for the Frugal Feline
• Catnip Creations
• Beyond Catnip: Other Greens Your Cat Will Enjoy
• Resources
Making Gingerbread Houses
Book #A-154
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.
Rhonda Massingham Hart is a master gardener and the author of several books including Vertical Vegetables & Fruit, The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb, and Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden. She has written articles for a variety of magazines, including Flower & Garden, Woman's Day, and Fine Gardening. She writes extensively on organic gardening techniques and lives in Washington State. Creating a Family Tradition
Ingredients and Supplies
Making the Gingerbread
Icing, Frosting, and Fondant
Putting It All Together
Landscaping and Special Effects
Blueprints 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 15 Herbs for Fragrance
Book # A-229
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. Juliette Rogers is a writer, gardener, and master crafter. Her family manages a small farm and herb shop in New Hampshire.
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
Planning a Garden
Harvesting, Drying, and Preserving
Fragrant Herbs: The 15 Best
Silver King Artemisia
Bay
Calendula
Chamomile
Clove Pink
Corsican Mint
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lemon Verbena
Apothecary's Rose
Rosemary
Sage
Spearmint
Thyme
Woodruff
Fragrance Therapy
Potpourris and Aromatic Sachets
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
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.
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
Trailer-Training Your Horse
Book # A-279
by Laura Harrison McBride
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
How do you train a horse to get in and out of a trailer safely and calmly? With the renowned trailer-training method taught by the late Dr. Edwin Goodwin, long-time equine professor at the University of Maryland, it's simple.
In Trailer Training Your Horse, journalist and equine enthusiast Laura Harrison McBride brings to publication for the first time the lessons and advice of Dr. Goodwin. The step-by-step training technique works quickly on green horses, it works fairly quickly on older horses that have already been led; and it works a bit more slowly on horse that have have negative trailering experiences. Most important, it works, almost without fail, and it can help your horse overcome fear, stubbornness, bad training, and bad handling.
To accompany the training, you'll learn how to choose the right trailer, as well as how to prepare your horse for the trip and what supplies you need to make the trip as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Laura Harrison McBride is a freelance writer specializing in equine topics. She lives in Maryland.
How do you train a horse to get in and out of a trailer safely and calmly? With the renowned trailer-training method taught by the late Dr. Edwin Goodwin, long-time equine professor at the University of Maryland, it's simple.
In Trailer Training Your Horse, journalist and equine enthusiast Laura Harrison McBride brings to publication for the first time the lessons and advice of Dr. Goodwin. The step-by-step training technique works quickly on green horses, it works fairly quickly on older horses that have already been led; and it works a bit more slowly on horse that have have negative trailering experiences. Most important, it works, almost without fail, and it can help your horse overcome fear, stubbornness, bad training, and bad handling.To accompany the training, you'll learn how to choose the right trailer, as well as how to prepare your horse for the trip and what supplies you need to make the trip as comfortable and stress-free as possible. On the Road Again
Travel Stress, Equine Style
The "Cue-On" Loading Technique
How to Cue-On Load
Points to Remember
Hauling Options
Safety First
Travel Equipment and Supplies
Seasonal Strategies
Documentation
Rules for the Road
When You Reach Your Destination
Maintaining Your Dwarf Fruit Orchard
Book # A-134
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. 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. 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.
Teaching Your Horse to Overcome Fears
Book # A-280
by Laura Harrison McBride
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
"De-Spook" Your Horse
An umbrella opening, a tree branch creaking, a tarp flapping in the wind, a dusty shadow in the back of the barn -- what seems benign to the human eye often terrifies a horse. His immediate response? Screech to a halt, buck, twirl, and run like the dickens! What can a rider do but hang on?
In fact, there is plenty a rider can do to "de-spook" a horse, and Teaching Your Horse to Overcome Fears tells you how. Following the advice of renowned trainers such as John Lotito, Pat Parelli, and Mark Rashid, you'll learn how to reprogram your horse's fear response so that, when startled, he may unnerve you, but he won't unseat you. These trainers offer proven tips on training your horse in a manner that is gentle, effective, and long-lasting. And you'll delve into the most exciting "alternative" therapies for high-strung horses, including herbal remedies, aromatherapy, shamaniac healing, and body work. Laura Harrison McBride is a freelance writer specializing in equine topics. She lives in Maryland.
Contents
• Introduction: The Nature of Horses
• Bombproofing Begins with Familiarity
• De-Spooking Your Horse: A Two-Pronged Approach
• Working with the Experts
• There's No Quick Fix
• What if My Horse Still Spooks?
• Natural Therapies for Relieving Equine Anxiety
• Spooky Breeds
• Sticking to Your Horse
• Resources
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
Recipes for Gourmet Vegetables
Book # A-106
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
Jerusalem Artichokes
Arugula
Fresh Bean Sprouts
Bok Choy
Celeriac
Chayotes
Chilies
Chinese Long Beans
Cilantro
Daikon
Japanese Eggplant
Fresh Ginger
Jicama
Lemon Grass
Unusual Mushrooms
Plantains
Radicchio
Rapini
Squash Blossoms
Tomatillos
Fresh Water Chesnuts
Seed Sources for Gourmet Vegetables
Flowering Shrubs
Book # A-132
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 Patti Barrett is stress-free as she gardens and cleans at home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Her dwelling encounters much traffic--she lives with her husband, two daughters, one dog and four cats--and yet she keeps realistic standards and practices her own easy tips found in Too Busy to Clean? She effectively devotes minimal time and effort to the maintanence of her house. Patti is also a freelance writer and enjoys gardening. 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.
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 & 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-Care Water Garden Plants
Book # A-236
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Water gardens are a harmonious blending of water and earth, both relaxing and inspiring. In Easy-Care Water Garden Plants, horticulturist Charles W.G. Smith tells you everything you need to know to select and care for water plants with minimal fuss and work. Whether you want delicate floating plants, exotic water lilies, or carnivorous bog dwellers, you'll discover great choices and learn how to care for your plants easily and successfully.
A former horticulturalist for White Flower Farm, Charles W.G. Smith has also been an instructor of vocational agriculture. He has written about gardening and environmental issues for more than a decade. He is the author of The Beginner's Guide to Edible Herbs, The Weather-Resilient Garden, and Raptor!
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
Great Rhubarb Recipes
Book # A-123
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
The words "rhubarb" and "pie" are so synonymous that it's no wonder rhubarb is also known as pieplant. But there's much more to be done with rhubarb than make a pie!
Rhubarb is delicious at breakfast, lunch, and dinner and in cakes, breads, desserts, jams, and more. And it's easy to grow and hardy. In this bulletin, you'll find expert tips on growing and buying rhubarb, as well as 38 fresh and delicious recipes that will inspire you to use rhubarb creatively. So grab a few stalks and get cooking--and eating!
Recipes include:
• Rhubarb Nut Bread
• Chicken with Rhubarb Sauce
• Rhubarb-Cranberry Soup
• Easy Rhubarb Ginger Dessert
• Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie
• Rosy Rhubarb and Pineapple Jam
• Rhubarb-Orange Sauce Marynor Jordan is an author of the Country Sampler column in the Bloomington Herald Times. She lives on a 104-acre farm in southern Indiana, where she grows her own food, including lots of zucchini, of course.
Nancy C. Ralston is an author of the Country Sampler column in the Bloomington Herald Times. She lives on a 104-acre farm in southern Indiana, where she grows her own food, including lots of zucchini, of course. The words "rhubarb" and "pie" are so synonymous that it's no wonder rhubarb is also known as pieplant. But there's much more to be done with rhubarb than make a pie!
Rhubarb is delicious at breakfast, lunch, and dinner and in cakes, breads, desserts, jams, and more. And it's easy to grow and hardy. In this bulletin, you'll find expert tips on growing and buying rhubarb, as well as 38 fresh and delicious recipes that will inspire you to use rhubarb creatively. So grab a few stalks and get cooking--and eating!
Recipes include:
• Rhubarb Nut Bread
• Chicken with Rhubarb Sauce
• Rhubarb-Cranberry Soup
• Easy Rhubarb Ginger Dessert
• Rhubarb-Strawberry Pie
• Rosy Rhubarb and Pineapple Jam
• Rhubarb-Orange Sauce
Introduction
Growing Your Own Rhubarb
Choosing & Using Rhubarb
Rhubarb at Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cakes and Desserts
Pies
Puddings & Such
Jams, Preserves & Conserves
Growing Herbs for Cold & Flu Relief
Book #A-219
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.
Ginkgo Biloba
Book # A-231
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
Ginkgo biloba has been proven to improve short-term memory, alleviate allergies, relieve depression, and boost circulation. In Ginkgo Biloba, ginkgo farmer Stephan Brown shows you how to successfully grow ginkgo as a cash crop or for your own use. He also shares his recipes for making a range of healing remedies, from teas, tinctures, and tonics to a hearty and delicious Ginkgo Chicken Stew, which helps the immune system fight off colds and flus. Stephan Brown is the owner and herbal formulator of Great Cape Herbs of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Making Hand-Dipped Candles
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-192
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. Betty Oppenheimer is an experienced crafter and seamstress who studied textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology and has worked as textile quality assurance manager and engineer for several sportswear companies. Betty is the author of The Candlemaker's Companion and Growing Lavender and Community on the Sequim Prairie. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula in rural Washington state. 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
Grooming Your Dog
A Natural and Herbal Approach/A-240
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. 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.
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.
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.
Cooking With Yogurt
Book #A-86
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.
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.
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
Landscaping With Annuals
Book # A-108
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.
Fast and Easy Ways to Cook Vegetables
Book #A-105
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.
Keeping Your Old Horse Feeling Young
Book # A-275
Part of the Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin series
A Good Life for a Horse's Golden Years.
The aging of horses in your care is inevitable and, in fact, you may prefer to work with older horses to take advantage of their experience and patience in teaching young riders. But what can your expect of an older horse? Does he have special needs? Is he capable of carrying a workload, or should he be allowed to retire? How do you keep him healthy and happy?
Jessica Jahiel answers these questions and more, covering such vital topics as proper feeding, general care, and the importance of regular exercise and companionship, all of which result in an excellent quality-of-life for your older horse. With her practical, expert advise, your aging horse will remain your trusty, trusting steed for years to come.
Jessica Jahiel is an internationally renowned lecturer, clinician, and award-winning author who answers equine-related questions in her online newsletter, Horse-Sense. She also responds to questions about horse behavior, riding matters, and anything else readers want to discuss in Horse & Rider, Equus, and Dressage Today, as well as in her best-selling books The Horse Behavior Problem Solver and The Rider's Problem Solver. Jahiel lives in Illinois. Purchasing an Older Horse
Maintaining an Older Horse
Recognizing the Signs of Aging
Feeding an Older Horse
Water Intake
General Care
Riding an Older Horse
Maintaining Basic Fitness
Retirement
Quality of Life
Euthanasia
Resources
A Good Life for a Horse's Golden Years.
The aging of horses in your care is inevitable and, in fact, you may prefer to work with older horses to take advantage of their experience and patience in teaching young riders. But what can your expect of an older horse? Does he have special needs? Is he capable of carrying a workload, or should he be allowed to retire? How do you keep him healthy and happy?
Jessica Jahiel answers these questions and more, covering such vital topics as proper feeding, general care, and the importance of regular exercise and companionship, all of which result in an excellent quality-of-life for your older horse. With her practical, expert advise, your aging horse will remain your trusty, trusting steed for years to come.