Silvan Goddin Homegrown Handgathered: The Complete Guide to Living Off Your Garden
We’re so happy to announce that our gardening book is now available to preorder! The book will ship on April 8th, just in time for Spring planting in most areas. This book has been a labor of love for the past two years and we are really proud of how it has turned out and can’t wait for it get into people’s hands and out into their gardens and kitchens!
For our preorder campaign, we wanted to provide something special as a way of thanking everyone who buys our book as well as support small, local bookstores. So, if you preorder through McIntyre’s Books , the independent bookstore in North Carolina where Silvan’s mom works, you’ll receive a signed copy and a packet of seeds from us (for as long as we have enough seeds, sorry, no international shipping). And if you’d rather order somewhere else, it will be available in all the usual channels as well.
About the Book
Use your garden to grow a balanced diet that fulfills your nutritional needs and your cravings for a more sustainable life.
Growing your own food is good for you and the planet. Backed by scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and the authors’ years of firsthand experience, Homegrown Handgathered offers field-tested techniques for beginners and experts alike to thrive off the bounty of the land with confidence. This complete manual for organic food production will show you how to select a site, plan your garden, source and start seeds, manage pests and weeds, compost, preserve your harvests, and more. Comprehensive growing guides for more than 15 essential crops―from beans, carrots, and corn to squashes, sweet potatoes, and tomatoes―detail favored growing conditions, processing tips, key nutrients, and more. Each crop chapter also features easy-to-follow recipes from a range of cultures that will transform your harvest into delicious, nourishing meals. From Jalapeño Cornbread and Oyster Mushroom Grits to Venison Borscht and Walnut-Shiitake Burgers, gardening never tasted so good!
Advanced Praise for The Complete Guide to Growing Off Your Garden
“This book is simply a beautiful work. Jordan and Silvan have instilled their hearts and souls into
a celebration of Mother Earth and the Plant Nations. Their reverence of Indigenous agricultural
lifeways is inherent in this book and provides resources and education for the novice or veteran
gardener. This book will can make your life more healthy, sustainable, and full of beauty.”
—Taylor Keen, author of Rediscovering Turtle Island: A First Peoples Account of the Sacred
Geography of America and founder of SacredSeed.org
“When it comes to growing your own food, Jordan and Silvan are the real deal. Their dedication
and passion to living off the land show up in every page of this book! They have put their life’s
learnings into these pages. There’s so much to learn by reading this book. They give you a guide
to living a self-sustaining life at any level. You don’t need five acres of land! They show you
how much abundance you can create from a small backyard or even a community garden plot. I
love their philosophy on living simply, and I can’t tell you how much inspiration I’ve received
from their videos online and now from this incredible book. I highly recommend this book to
anyone trying to increase self-sufficiency and connection to the land.”
—Mike Greenfield, creator of ProHomeCooks
“As a long-time follower of Jordan and Silvan’s journey, I’ve come to deeply admire their
unwavering commitment to sustainable living, foraging, and organic gardening. Their ability to
transform a garden into a complete source of nourishment is nothing short of remarkable.
They’ve taught me and countless others how to make the most of every inch of garden space,
turning it into a reliable and abundant source of food.
This book is a beautiful extension of everything they’ve shared online, a blend of
wisdom, practical advice, and a heartfelt connection to nature. Whether you’re a seasoned
gardener or just starting out, their insights will empower you to live more sustainably, directly
from your own garden. This book is an essential resource to deepen your connection with the
earth and truly live off the land.”
—Meagan Lloyd, creator of MegGrowsPlants
