There's never been a better time to grow your own food as we face the converging challenges of the financial crisis, climate change, water shortages, peak oil, and 6.5 billion people worldwide competing for a limited amount of food.Many gardening books are so technical that they are intimidating to the beginning gardener. This book shows how easy gardening can be while providing tips and techniques to ensure success. Whether you live in the country, the city, or the suburbs, you'll learn:

• How to create lots of rich compost as the basis for vigorous growth
• Simple techniques to safely deal with pests
• The most effective techniques for irrigation, including harvesting your rainwater
• How to store your harvest using canning, freezing, and drying techniques
• How to build and stock a root cellar
• How to choose which vegetables to grow based on their nutritional value

This book is a step-by-step guide to turning your lawn into a great source of personal satisfaction and economic independence. Having an organic produce department in your backyard creates your own "one hundred-foot diet" to reduce your carbon footprint and keep more money in your pocket.Cam Mather has been gardening organically and market gardening for thirty-five years. His entertaining and informative workshops and DVD have inspired thousands of people to get out and get their hands dirty. He publishes books about renewable energy and sustainability from his off-grid solar and wind-powered home office.

Author Biography

Cam Mather uses renewable energy to power Aztext Press' off-the-grid publishing office while growing most of his own food and providing workshops to thousands of people on how to take joy in becoming more independent in every facet of their life while reducing your footprint on the planet.