Böcker av Chris McLaughlin

Homegrown botanical dyes are in, and they’re part of today’s shift toward natural and organic living.  And you don’t have to have a degree in chemistry do create your own natural dyes. It just takes a garden plot and a kitchen. A Garden to Dye For shows how super-simple it is to plant and grow a dyer’s garden and create beautiful dyes. Many of these plants may already be in our cutting, cottage or food gardens, ready for double duty.

Chris is your typical run-of-the-mill college kid until he is forcibly summoned to a land where magic reigns supreme. Chris is thrust into the role of Kage (Kah-gay), a shadow. With his world turned upside down, he must navigate this new world of nettling nobles fighting for power, mythical beasts, and sinister secrets that threaten the very existence of the Earth.

What makes a garden good? For Chris McLaughlin, it's about growing healthy, scrumptious fruits and veggies, but it's also about giving back. How can your little patch of Earth become a sanctuary for threatened wildlife, sequester carbon, and nurture native plants? In this joyful guide, McLaughlin gives you all the tricks and tips you need to grow the sustainable garden of your dreams. Gardeners will learn the fundamentals, including how to choose the right plant varieties for their microclimate, and proven methods to fight pests without chemicals. You'll also discover the nuances of developing a green thumb, from picking species to attract specific types of pollinators to composting techniques based on time available. A good garden offers endless possibilities and The Good Garden offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Including photos from four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Carol Guzy, Mississippi Barking spans the course of two years as Chris McLaughlin and others ventured into the wreckage of the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina to rescue the animals left behind.