In an age of erratic weather and instability, people’s interest in growing their own food is skyrocketing. This book presents gardening techniques that stand up to challenges ranging from health problems, financial problems and special dietary needs, to serious disasters and climate change. Gardeners will learn through Deppe’s detailed instructions on growing, storing, and using the five crops central to self-reliance in the UK: potatoes, corn, beans, squash and eggs.