This succinct handbook is packed with practical information that will inspire and enable those who want to grow their own food and venture down the path of food independence. From choosing and starting seeds to preserving the harvest, cost effective and time-saving projects are set forth in detail. Instructions for making DIY planters and irrigation systems, designs for upcycling old furniture into gardening stations, recipes for homemade organic plant sprays, charts listing dollars-and-cents breakdowns of homegrown versus store-bought produce, and growing guides for fruits or vegetables are just a few of the projects that will inspire neophyte and experienced gardeners to dig deep into sustainable living.
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"This warmly written, sweetly illustrated little book is as exhaustive as it is friendly. Robyn covers absolutely everything you need to prepare yourself for a life of cheap, fresh, delicious food." —Raleigh Briggs, author, Make Your Place
"The best book for learning the skilled resilience of old-school living in the modern world! Homesweet Homegrown teaches the lost art and science of crafting a hand-made life." —Alexandra Jamieson, author, Vegan Cooking For Dummies and Living Vegan For Dummies
"Homesweet Homegrown is a clever and refreshing harvest of farm-to-table methods. With vim and balsamic vinegar, Robyn Jasko has written a pocket guide for the well-rounded 21st century yeoman." —Tim Stark, proprietor, Eckerton Hill Farm and author, Heirloom: Notes From An Accidental Tomato Farmer
"Robyn makes planting and growing your own food so dead-simple, friendly and unassuming that even this black-thumbed gardener is encouraged to think she "Can, Can, Can." With instructions for making DIY planters and irrigation, designs for upcycling old furniture into gardening stations, recipes for creating homemade organic plant sprays, charts listing dollars-and-cents breakdowns of homegrown versus store-bought produce, and page-by-page growing guides by fruit or vegetable, this book is literally worth its weight in gold—or, rather, golden beets. Not to mention the satisfaction and bragging rights." —Melissa Massello, founder/editor of Shoestring Magazine
"From seed starting to home canning and everything in-between Homesweet Homegrown by Robyn Jasko is the perfect guide for new gardeners who want to grow and eat everything from their own gardens. Plus, it's great for seasoned green thumbs in search of a handy reference that covers a myriad of topics!" —Jere & Emilee Gettle, Founders of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
"Homesweet Homegrown is an extremely helpful handbook that reads like a primer of lessons learned from garden-tending grandparents—insightful, informative, and maybe most importantly, honest. (Not to mention, just reading the recipes toward the back of the book made my mouth water in anticipation of the upcoming harvest.) With this by your side and a bit of good weather, you’ll be enjoying the fruits of your labor soon enough." —Alexa Fornoff, Assistant Editor, Readymade Magazine
About the Author
Robyn Jasko is a writer and cofounder of Grow Indie, an organization and website that supports sustainable lifestyles, homesteading, eating well, and living local. Jennifer Biggs is a weaver, fiber artist, and illustrator. They both live in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
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Robyn Jasko, is a local foods activist, community garden starter, and co-founder of GrowIndie.com, a site promoting sustainable lifestyles, homesteading, eating well, and living local. Her first book, Homesweet Homegrown: How to Grow, Make and Store Food, No Matter Where You Live, was just released on May 1.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ed Curran
Format:Paperback
This is a great book.
Whether you're a novice or experienced it's a great read. The ideas are simply explained and better yet, simple and easy to put into practice.
If you're on a budget the ideas and practices can help you save hundreds if not a couple of thousand in food cost. Don't believe me here is simple math example: cucumber at the store, a dollar a piece buy (2) for 2 dollars. Grow (15) plants for $1.75 (seeds) get about 100 (based on my last year yield) cucumbers for .018 cents each. That's before you read how to save your own seeds making your seed cost ZERO.
I especially like the quick reference guides like what to plant together, planting seasons, spacing, etc. I never realized the time, energy and space I was wasting planting the way I was.
I've been growing my own for about six years. My parents got me this book as a gift last summer. After reading it I had so many "Light bulb" moments where I was like "wow, that's a great idea!" or "I didn't know you could do that" Honestly, if you have a one bedroom efficacy or four acres of land this book will help you grow and save your own vegetables.
Whether you're a novice or experienced it's a great read. The ideas are simply explained and better yet, simple and easy to put into practice.
If you're on a budget the ideas and practices can help you save hundreds if not a couple of thousand in food cost. Don't believe me here is simple math example: cucumber at the store, a dollar a piece buy (2) for 2 dollars. Grow (15) plants for $1.75 (seeds) get about 100 (based on my last year yield) cucumbers for .018 cents each. That's before you read how to save your own seeds making your seed cost ZERO.
I especially like the quick reference guides like what to plant together, planting seasons, spacing, etc. I never realized the time, energy and space I was wasting planting the way I was.
I've been growing my own for about six years. My parents got me this book as a gift last summer. After reading it I had so many "Light bulb" moments where I was like "wow, that's a great idea!" or "I didn't know you could do that" Honestly, if you have a one bedroom efficacy or four acres of land this book will help you grow and save your own vegetables.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By L. Klein
Format:Paperback
As an avid & experienced gardener I love this book! This book keeps me engaged with it's wonderful illustrations and the variety of information about growing, storing & eating fresh foods. I keep wondering if this author snuck into my gardening & cookbook shelves one night to cut & paste all of the most valuable information so that it could be in one book!
I recommend this book for new gardeners and well seasoned ones as well. A great gift for yourself or a pal!
I recommend this book for new gardeners and well seasoned ones as well. A great gift for yourself or a pal!
By Freckles
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK, so, I'm sitting here next to my previous go-to gardening books, each of which is roughly the size of a small pizza box and as heavy as a brick. They belong on one of those library lazy-Susans-- like those unabridged dictionaries. Remember? It was like, "OK, now go to the dictionary, and Timmy, you go too to help open it." Which are super if you like to go stand in the same place whenever you need some info. Somehow, though, Home Sweet Homegrown manages to reduce so much gardening/cooking/preserving information into an adorably empirical book that I can fit in my purse and tote around!! Love!! I'm pretty concrete and minimalist, so the curated just-the-facts-ma'am style are perfect for me. Those zucchini cakes sound awesome, can't wait to make! And I'd like to try a straw-bale garden! So many ideas!
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed the tips and tricks the author shares, useful for all levels of gardeners. The visual diagrams also help the reader grasp insightful lessons such as how to grow a plant upside-down. A handy manual that will be continually useful through the years! -Kate Murray, Author, A Silent Cure in my Back Yard [...]
By stefiecakes
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
It has all sorts of small & great tips to start your own little garden. Great addition to any homestead library!
Format:Paperback
Have been using this book this summer 2012 in the OPENgardenCPH, a little urban farm in Copenhagen Europe. It works well. It's very good for an easy start.
By Steph
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have never canned before and this book got me started. I first read about this book in The Lancaster Farming newspaper and e-mailed the author to find out where I could but it. Amazon was the place. Thanks Amazon!!
By R. Korn
Format:Paperback
This book is so easy to read, reference and even carry along! I am a new gardener, and when I say that, really I mean I have the blackest thumb on this planet....Until now. This book was given to me as a gift, and it was probably the most useful gift ever given. I find I reference it often, lend it to friends and I even take pictures on my phone from it so I am able to look at it when its not with me!! It is so easy to read and has saved my garden on multiple occasions this season! I can't believe it turned my thumb green!!! Thanks to Robyn, I was able to have the most successful heirloom organic garden on the block ( assuming she doesn't live on the same block that is... ;) A MUST BUY. MUST HAVE. MUST GIFT. MUST READ. SIMPLY THE BEST, MUST!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tons of information in one small book
If you know people who are just considering growing their own food, or if you are just getting started, this is the book for you. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Shala Kerrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A passport to the good life
This is an extraordinary handbook for anyone who aspires to eat and live close to the earth but doesn't know where to begin. Read more
Published 9 months ago by jennifer k goldblatt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun & Fresh Book
Home Sweet Home Grown is a great book! It is filled with things to try for growing better vegetables as well as recipes and other ideas for your harvest. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars
For everyone
This book breaks it all down for everyone. Simple, easy and fun. My kids love to grow their own veggies as well. They eat what they grow. It's great. Love this book.
Published 10 months ago by susan smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative
I love this little book. My family especially my fiance and myself have been planning on starting a garden. We already have tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, eggplant, etc. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is fantastic
I've had this for only two days and already have learned several practical, real-world things to do in my garden and kitchen. The instructions are simple without being simplistic. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Scott Douglas
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