In Your Garden

Grow more food, with more confidence — right in your own backyard.

If you've ever dreamed of harvesting abundant, beautiful vegetables at home—but felt overwhelmed by where to start—In Your Garden shows you how to grow like a professional, using simple, proven methods adapted for everyday life.

From world-renowned market gardener Jean-Martin Fortier, this practical, full-color guide brings the power of biointensive, ecological farming into the home garden—helping you create a space that is productive, resilient, and deeply rewarding.

What You'll Gain

• The confidence to design and manage a highly productive home garden
• Clear, step-by-step methods for growing vegetables from seed to harvest
• A deeper understanding of soil health, organic fertility, and plant care
• Practical systems that maximize yield—even in small spaces
• The skills to grow fresh, nutrient-dense food across the seasons

Rather than offering scattered tips, this book provides a complete, field-tested approach to growing food efficiently, naturally, and with intention.

Practical Methods for Real Home Gardens

Drawing from decades of experience on a world-class microfarm, Fortier translates professional techniques into accessible systems you can apply at home:

• Plan and design your garden for productivity and ease
• Build healthy, living soil using organic methods
• Select the right tools and streamline your workflow
• Grow, harvest, and store vegetables throughout the year
• Cultivate herbs, maximize flavor, and create visually beautiful garden spaces

If you're looking for practical ways to grow more food with less guesswork, this guide offers clarity grounded in real-world success.

Grow Like a Pro — At Home

This book is especially helpful for gardeners who want more than a hobby garden.

Rather than focusing only on inspiration, In Your Garden shows how small-scale, ecological growing systems can be adapted to backyard spaces—helping you achieve reliable harvests while working with nature.

Whether you are just starting out or refining your approach, the methods scale to your needs and experience.

Who This Book is For

• Home gardeners ready to grow more food with confidence and structure
• Fans of Jean-Martin Fortier looking to apply market gardening methods at home
• Beginners seeking a clear, step-by-step path to success
• Experienced gardeners improving efficiency, yield, and soil health
• Anyone interested in sustainable, regenerative food growing

A Trusted Voice in Ecological Growing

Jean-Martin Fortier has spent over two decades advancing small-scale, ecological farming. As the founder...read more...