Many thanks to my parents, Donald and Martha Gehring, for the use of their beautiful garden, and for all the years they’ve fed the family from its bounty. Copyright © 2014 by Abigail R. Gehring Photos copyright © 2014 by Abigail R. Gehring except as noted below: P. 32, iStockphoto/Thinkstock; P. 38, iStockphoto/Thinkstock; P. 42, Andy Sotiriou/Photodisc/Thinkstock; P. 48, Digital Vision/Thinkstock; P. 56, Ingram Publishing/Thinkstock; P. 139, iStockphoto/Thinkstock; P. 156. Hemera/Thinkstock All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or Printed in China Contents Part I: All About Juicing The Benefits of Juicing Choosing a Juicer Choosing Produce What NOT to Juice A Few Cautions What About All That Pulp? Tips for a Juicing Detox Healing Chart Produce Nutrition Guide The Recipes Part II: Gardening Guide The Benefits of Growing Your Own How to Start Your Own Outdoor Organic Garden Growing in Containers Microgreens, Sprouts, and Wheatgrass Planting and Harvesting Guide Recipe Index