Publishers: Cool Springs Press

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a practical and hands-on collection focused largely on sustainable living and home improvement. Readers can expect detailed guidance on gardening, small-scale construction, and self-sufficient lifestyle techniques. The range covers both outdoor projects and indoor planning, blending technical instruction with natural science insights.

What you’ll often find

  • Step-by-step guides for gardening, including vegetable cultivation and ecosystem-friendly methods
  • Practical advice on building and remodeling small structures like sheds and greenhouses
  • Focus on sustainable agriculture and organic growing techniques
  • Resources on animal husbandry with an emphasis on backyard or small-scale farming
  • Seasonal and regional gardening calendars to support year-round cultivation
  • Nonfiction projects and activities related to nature observation and outdoor engagement
  • Recipes and traditional methods linked to country living and food preservation

How to browse this shelf

  • Start with topics that match your immediate interests, such as gardening or home construction
  • Look for books emphasizing sustainable and organic practices if you prefer eco-conscious approaches
  • Explore seasonal or regional guides to find advice tailored to your climate and timing
  • Try project-based books for hands-on learning and skill-building
  • Use thematic clusters like animal care or food preservation to deepen specific knowledge areas
  • Distinguish between instructional manuals and nature-focused nonfiction for different reading experiences
  • Consider books that combine practical techniques with lifestyle wisdom for a holistic approach

Good fit if you like

  • Detailed, methodical instructions that support independent projects
  • A steady, informative pace that balances technical and natural world knowledge
  • Content that connects everyday living with environmental awareness
  • Books that encourage practical skills alongside thoughtful lifestyle choices
  • Resources that blend seasonal rhythms with hands-on creativity
  • Reading that combines science, craft, and tradition in accessible ways

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • High-Value Vegetables — Mel Bartholomew

    High-Value Vegetables — Mel Bartholomew

  • The Urban Garden 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City — Kathy Jentz

    The Urban Garden 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City — Kathy Jentz

  • Black & Decker Codes for Homeowners Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Building Updated Through 2014 — Bruce A. Barker

    Black & Decker Codes for Homeowners Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Building Updated Through 2014 — Bruce A. Barker

  • Meet Me at the Loveless — Mamie Stroud

    Meet Me at the Loveless — Mamie Stroud

  • Grow a Living Wall Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose: Pollinators – Herbs and Veggies – Aromatherapy – Many More — Shawna Coronado

    Grow a Living Wall Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose: Pollinators – Herbs and Veggies – Aromatherapy – Many More — Shawna Coronado

  • New York Gardener’s Guide — Ralph Snodsmith

    New York Gardener’s Guide — Ralph Snodsmith

  • Carolinas Gardener’s Guide — Toby Bost

    Carolinas Gardener’s Guide — Toby Bost

  • Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition Design and Build Your Dream Treehouse — Philip Schmidt

    Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition Design and Build Your Dream Treehouse — Philip Schmidt

  • California Month-by-Month Gardening What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year — Claire Splan

    California Month-by-Month Gardening What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year — Claire Splan

  • Infusing Flavors Intense Infusions for Food and Drink: Recipes for Oils, Vinegars, Sauces, Bitters, Waters & More — Erin Coopey

    Infusing Flavors Intense Infusions for Food and Drink: Recipes for Oils, Vinegars, Sauces, Bitters, Waters & More — Erin Coopey

  • Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Guide — Andre Viette

    Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Guide — Andre Viette

  • New England Gardener’s Resource — Jacqueline Heriteau

    New England Gardener’s Resource — Jacqueline Heriteau

  • Big Book of Bass Strategies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth — Steve Hauge

    Big Book of Bass Strategies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth — Steve Hauge

  • Square Foot Gardening: Growing Perfect Vegetables A Visual Guide to Raising and Harvesting Prime Garden Produce — Mel Bartholomew Foundation

    Square Foot Gardening: Growing Perfect Vegetables A Visual Guide to Raising and Harvesting Prime Garden Produce — Mel Bartholomew Foundation

  • Southwest Gardener’s Handbook Your Complete Guide: Select, Plan, Plant, Maintain, Problem-Solve – Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southern Nevada, Utah — Diana Maranhao

    Southwest Gardener’s Handbook Your Complete Guide: Select, Plan, Plant, Maintain, Problem-Solve – Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southern Nevada, Utah — Diana Maranhao

  • Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages Updated 3rd Edition Projects and Practical Solutions for Finishing Basements and Upgrading Garages — Editors of Cool Springs Press

    Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Finishing Basements and Garages Updated 3rd Edition Projects and Practical Solutions for Finishing Basements and Upgrading Garages — Editors of Cool Springs Press

  • Mid-Atlantic Getting Started Garden Guide Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers — Andre Viette

    Mid-Atlantic Getting Started Garden Guide Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers — Andre Viette

  • Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement More Than 200 Value-Adding Remodeling Projects — Creative Publishing International

    Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement More Than 200 Value-Adding Remodeling Projects — Creative Publishing International

  • Virginia Gardener’s Guide The What, Where, When, How and Why of Gardening in Virginia — Jacqueline Hériteau

    Virginia Gardener’s Guide The What, Where, When, How and Why of Gardening in Virginia — Jacqueline Hériteau

  • The Garden Journal A 5-year Record of Your Home Garden — Linda Vater

    The Garden Journal A 5-year Record of Your Home Garden — Linda Vater