Imagine not needing money. Not for bills - there are none. Not for food - you grow or make it all yourself. Not for transport - you have a bike.

Disillusioned with their lives, Linda Cockburn and Trevor Wittmer decide this is how to break the cycle of too much work and too little time for doing the things that are important, like spending time with their son, Caleb.

Their idea of living sustainably on a suburban block is simple and perfect. By drawing all their power from the sun, harvesting their water from the rain and growing enough produce to give them variety, they can do something positive for the environment and for themselves.

For six months they take it to the extreme -  their family grew, made, or bartered for their food, generated their own power, collected their own rainwater, and aimed not to spend a single penny. All to discover one thing - is domestic sustainability really possible in the modern world? Linda's diary-style entries take you with her on a fascinating journey, and are full of facts, anecdotes, recipes, and advice for anyone interested in changing their consumer-led lifestyle.

Join them on their journey - share their recipes and tips for how to live more sustainably and learn astounding facts on the state of the earth. This is a practical, fascinating and inspiring read that will have you looking afresh at your own backyard.