Farm-to-Table—getting food from the farm to you, as quickly, closely and freshly as possible not only elevates taste—it elevates health. And even better is if that farm happens to sit in your own backyard. What fresher, better-tasting abundance can compete? Experienced gardeners have long known the joy and benefits that come from harvesting their own produce but that takes research and experimentation. You need to know what you can grow and where. Water, sun, and planting requirements. How to protect from pests and solve problems when they present themselves.