Covers different aspects of making cheese at home, from the tools and equipment needed and basic recipes to making complex cheeses and advice on setting up a small cheese business. This book shows just how simple the process is and how, with a little care and attention, anyone can produce delicious hand made cheeses at home.

Offers a step-by-step description of how to make a delightful selection of strong, natural-looking and colourful baskets, mostly using materials, which have been gathered from hedgerows, woods and gardens. This work also includes photographs of finished baskets to provide you with ideas and motivation to go on to more adventurous projects.

Stone structures elicit a true sense of wonder and are admired for their timelessness, beauty, and landscaping uses. This book explains the how to of stonework, but also the why. It also teaches that stone's grace comes from its unique characteristics - its capacity to give, its fluidity, and its ability to demand respect.

Daniel Snow is a waller, an artisan who builds walls, terraces, and the occasional sphere or pool out of dry stone. It's an ancient skill - building with only what the earth provides. This book talks about his work and contains photographs of his work which reveal the nuance and beauty of walling - and of one man's relationship with nature.

Using fresh, dried, or silk flowers, fruits, and greenery including popular' crafting techniques, this lavishly illustrated book with full color photos and clear instructions provides crafters a wealth of unique inspirations for home and table decorations throughout the seasons. Choose from more than a dozen wreaths, swags, braids and bundles for decorating doors, windows and walls Arrange silk ..

The art of using pressed flower materials to create pictures and designs has been popular throughout history in cultures around the world. This book demonstrates basic skills, an assortment of projects, patterns and design ideas, and tips for choosing the right frame.

Traditional Country Craftsmen provides an essential insight into a wide range of country crafts and skills.

Demonstrates the basic skills and techniques needed to make the tools and accoutrements required for life on the homestead or ranch. This book presents detailed instructions, illustrations, and photographs that can help the beginning blacksmith set up the forge, get the fire hot enough for welding, and craft the tools needed for blacksmithing.

Wheat weaving is an ancient folk art made to celebrate a successful harvest. Today straw designs are admired for their beauty and intricacy. This title provides advice on the tools and materials needed to get started; tips on preparing the straw; and step-by-step projects for mastering the techniques of plaiting, folding, and spiralling.

A guide for those responsible for creating flower displays in a liturgical environment. It features water colour illustrations depicting unique arrangements as well as humorous anecdotes.