8Do you have that primal instinct to grow your own healthy foods, but aren't sure where to start? Or are you already growing your own fruits and vegetables but have questions about problems you have run into? Perhaps you have simply wondered about the origin and evolution of our commonly used produce. Maybe you are interested in extending the shelf life of these perishable food items.

Even if you have never wondered about any of these issues, but want a fun family project to work on, this book will give you all the information you will ever need. Enjoy the no-fail building, maintenance, harvest and preservation of nutritious foods for you and your family for years to come.