The 1970s classic that sparked the homebrewing revolution in VermontLong before Heady Topper or Hill Farmstead, Vermont was already at the forefront of the American beer revolution. In the 1970s, the big-name brews like Bud and Coors ruled the roost, and homebrewed beer was still as illegal as moonshine. But a small group of Vermonters—people like Tim Matson and Lee Anne Dorr—weren't the kind to let a little thing like the law stop them from enjoying their own brew...

The bible of pond-making in a fully redesigned 30th-anniversary edition.There is nothing like a pond. What else can simultaneously increase your aesthetic pleasure, offer recreational opportunities, help the environment, and increase the value of your property? Earth Ponds is the standard resource for building and maintaining these important and lovely landscape features. For thirty years now Earth Ponds, with some 100,000 copies in print, has guided an entire gene...

Tim Matson surveys an often overlooked aspect of independent living—firelight.In this completely revised and updated classic, Matson describes in lively detail all the elements of firelight—beginning with an explanation of the lighting system he developed from his Vermont home.• The romantic history and modern molding of candlepower• Traditional kerosene lamps• The versatile Aladdin• Liquid propane (LP) gas lights• Kerosene a...

A New York Times bestseller, science journalist Adam Rogers's Proof is a spirited narrative on the fascinating art and science of alcohol, sure to inspire cocktail party chats on making booze, tasting it, and its effects on our bodies and brains, from "one of the best science writers around" ( National Geographic).Winner of Gourmand Award for Best Spirits BookAn IACP Cookbook Awards WinnerFinalist fo...

This accessible home-brew guide for alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermented drinks, from Apartment Therapy: The Kitchn's Emma Christensen, offers a wide range of simple yet enticing recipes for Root Beer, Honey Green Tea Kombucha, Pear Cider, Gluten-Free Sorghum Ale, Blueberry-Lavender Mead, Gin Sake, Plum Wine, and more.You can make naturally fermented sodas, tend batches of kombucha, and brew your own beer in the smallest apartment kitchen with little more equipmen...

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If you’ve ever experienced the pleasure of a pint, Beerology is the ultimate guide to exploring, understanding and enjoying the world of beer.THERE IS a beer for every mood, food and occasion. And, with the growing number of beer festivals popping up worldwide, beer is finally getting the attention and appreciation it deserves. For the average beer lover, the overwhelming choices, brewing styles and traditions can be confusing to say the least. Enter beer specialist Mirell...

With this complete compost guide learn how to compost, worm compost, organic compost, compost tumbler, kitchen composter, making compost and much more.

Forget wine tours! This is the comprehensive guide to Ontario’s craft-beer revival and the brewers behind it.The renaissance of craft beer that has swept North America over the past thirty years has transformed the Ontario landscape, leaving over two hundred breweries, both great and humble, dotting the province. The diversity of craft beers we now enjoy is unprecedented in history and dazzling to behold. For the growing number of people who find their interest piq...

The biography of the inspiring woman who found late-in-life success as "a powerhouse of British garden design" ( Booklist).Rosemary Verey was a great English gardening legend. Although she embraced gardening late in life, she quickly achieved international renown. She was the acknowledged apostle of the "English style," on display at her home at Barnsley House, the "must have" adviser to the rich and famous—including Prince Charles and Elton John—and a wild...

The 2014 edition of best-selling guide on making wildlife ponds. Includes an offer code (in the book) to save 10% on buying your pond liner to make this book not only a "must have" but also great value.Alex Sally has a passion for ponds and wildlife that shines through in every page of this wonderful guide to wildlife ponds. With illustrations and step by step instructions on how to make a perfect pond, this book is also a perfect companion for those who already have a pond but wou...

For bizarre beer brewers, its all about breaking down the style barriers and getting creative with brewing. In Bizarre Brews 101, author Vance Hanna not only shares novel tips and advice for home brewers, but also provides an array of recipes that are truly unique creations that may not fit the typical style.Hanna, who has been creating fermented beverages of one kind or another for eighteen years, delves into the world of bizarre beer brewing, including a recipe for a bro...