Like the idea of the self-sufficient good life? "Grow Your Own Vegetables" presents an informative and user-friendly guide to realizing your garden's potential. Opening with the persuasive case for growing your own vegetables - from reducing your carbon footprint to improving your health and bank balance - the book goes on to present concise instructions on how to cultivate a successful and satisfying vegetable garden, ending with a comprehensive directory of vegetables, including how and when to grow and harvest, storage advice and serving suggestions.