Eat homegrown food all year round and save money on your weekly shop by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency. Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind. Learn about Huw and Sam's self-sufficiency ethos, goals and approaches Create your garden and learn how to build all the growing spaces you will need, such as hotbeds and polytunnels Follow month-by-month planting plans with guidance on key tasks throughout the year Discover useful kitchen tips for meal prep, storage, and preserving ideas along with base recipes so you can make the most of your crops Follow Huw and Sam's tried-and-tested methods and save money while enjoying homegrown food all year.
