There's gold to be dug in backyard gardens! But to turn dirt into dough, amateur farmers need some business tips. In the face of rising food prices and food poisoning scares, people want locally grown food, giving small gardeners the chance to turn a profit—a healthy, green (not to mention good-for-you) profit. In this practical, step-by-step guide, you will learn how to:

Sell overstock to local restaurants

Participate in farmer's

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"Everything you need to know to grow good food without a yard Grow food for freshness. Grow food organically. Grow food to connect with nature. Whatever the goal, you don't need a lot of space to enjoy the benefits of homegrown veggies, herbs, and fruits. In Grow Food at Home, gardening expert John Tullock shows readers just how easy it is to enjoy "farm"-fresh produce grown right on the windowsill, the porch, or in a tiny backyard. Covering artificial...

If you don't have a large yard in which to grow crops, you can grow your own fresh and nutritious vegetables with an inexpensive, space-saving straw bale garden. Shows you the ins and outs of growing a garden in bales of straw, from planning and constructing it to fertilizing and dealing with potential pests.