Like the Victory gardens of World War II, food gardens planted in sunny back or side yards during these economically challening times can provide families with nourishing, delicious food at a fraction of the cost to buy it at a supermarket. What's more, families know that the food they grow themselves, with minimal or natural pesticides and minimal or no synthetic fertilizers, is safe from the many E. coli, Salmonella, and other "tainted-food scares" of recent years. Homegrown Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs: A Bountiful, Healthful Garden for Lean Times will help aspiring gardeners avoid disappoint or faillure with their first food gardens and help families who are already growing food crops to grow more and reduce their food costs!