"Whether you have a huge yard in a warm climate or a tiny apartment in a city with harsh winters, you can grow edibles year-round in the comfort and convenience of your own kitchen! Countertop Gardens will make you an expert in the world of indoor gardening, walking you through the challenges, benefits, and how-tos of growing inside and presenting the wide array of methods available. In addition to going over the pros and cons of a wide range of ready-made hydroponic, aquaponic, and vertical gardening systems, author Shelley Levis shows you how to make your own DIY setups--from simple space-saving container designs to more creative and complex soil-free solutions. No matter the size of your kitchen or your ambition, Countertop Gardens will help you make sure your favorite herbs, greens, fruits, and vegetables are within reach 365 days a year!"--Provided by publisher.

Levis shows readers how to grow edibles year-round in the comfort and convenience of your own kitchen! She walk you through the challenges, benefits, and how-tos of growing inside and presents the wide array of methods available. You'll also learn how to make your own DIY setups-- from simple space-saving container designs to more creative and complex soil-free solutions. -- adapted from publisher info