From the Ground Up: A Food Grower's Education in Life, Love, and the Movement That's Changing the Nation

From the Ground Up is an inspiring story of one woman's journey towards a more sustainable food system.

Jeanne Nolan, a teenager in search of a less materialistic existence, leaves Chicago to join a communal farm and later returns as a single mother with few marketable skills.

Her mother suggests she plant a vegetable garden in their yard, which grows abundantly and leads to the establishment of an organic farm for children at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo.

Through her journey, Nolan learns that practically anyone can grow vegetables on a small scale and make a difference in the world, all from the comfort of their own backyard.

This book chronicles Nolan's inspiring story and provides practical advice for those looking to start their own organic gardens.