Want to grow vegetables and herbs at home? This charming, friendly handwritten and illustrated guide will help you get started gardening and succeed right away without spending a bunch of money. No fussy projects here. Raleigh Briggs, bestselling author of Make Your Place, makes the art and science of growing plants super straightforward. Whether you're growing in a tiny apartment side yard, in containers on a windowsill, or on your urban fire escape, you'll find step-by-step instructions and clear explanations. Learn how to choose your seeds and starts, start a compost heap, navigate the garden store, and lovingly tend your new food supply. From playing in the dirt to eating and sharing your bounty, you might just heal your relationship to food and fall in love all over again with the magic of nature.