Many dream of it: becoming self-sufficient and living off what grows in their own garden or can be gathered in the wild. The well-known ethnobotanist Wolf-Dieter Storl has been doing this for decades. In this equally exciting and highly informative book, he shares his own self-sufficiency story and provides numerous well-founded information, tips, and instructions for growing vegetables, wild herb gathering, natural pest control, producing high-quality compost, and much more. He focuses on sustainability, closeness to nature, and holism. A treasure trove full of professional and secret tips for beginners and advanced gardeners alike!