In our modern world of depleted soils and nutritionally diminished produce, Eden Sagewell offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming your health—right in your own backyard. Drawing from her personal journey from corporate burnout to farm-based wellness, Sagewell reveals how growing your own nutrient-dense food can transform not just your dinner plate, but your entire well-being.
 
The Longevity Garden is both practical guide and inspiring memoir, taking readers through every step of creating a garden that nourishes body, mind, and spirit. From selecting the perfect location and building living soil to mastering the elements of water and sunlight, Sagewell distills complex science into accessible wisdom for gardeners of all experience levels.
 
Discover how to:
Transform depleted soil into a thriving ecosystem that produces nutrient-packed vegetables
Select plant varieties with maximum nutritional benefits for your specific climate
Work with nature rather than against it, reducing garden workload while increasing yields
Use your garden as a sanctuary for mental and emotional well-being
 
This comprehensive guide culminates with an invaluable plant encyclopedia detailing the growing methods, culinary uses, and specific health benefits of over 100 nutrient-dense leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and nightshades. Each entry includes optimal growing conditions, harvesting tips, strategies for maximizing nutritional content from seed to plate and recipe ideas.
 
Whether you're working with acres of land or a few containers on a balcony, The Longevity Garden offers a path to growing food that truly nourishes—connecting you to ancient wisdom and cutting-edge nutrition science while bringing joy and purpose to the simple act of tending plants.
 
330 pages
More than 100 plants