Homegrown Handgathered

Use your garden to grow a balanced diet that fulfills your nutritional needs and your cravings for a more sustainable life.

Growing your own food is good for you and the planet. Backed by scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and the authors’ years of firsthand experience, Homegrown Handgathered offers field-tested techniques for beginners and experts alike to thrive off the bounty of the land with confidence. This complete manual for organic food production will show you how to select a site, plan your garden, source and start seeds, manage pests and weeds, compost, preserve your harvests, and more. Comprehensive growing guides for more than 15 essential crops—from beans, carrots, and corn to squashes, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes—detail favored growing conditions, processing tips,…