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'aspires to do for gardening what Jamie Oliver's Naked Chef did for cookery...a must-have aspirational lifestyle bible'
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'Laetitia Maklouf's is a delightfully fresh new voice in the horticultural world that is completely authentic and convincing' Monty Don 'Overflows with easy, yet gorgeous, ideas, which understand the need to produce stunning results with minimum effort. It seems it is possible to be a person with not very much money, space or time and still make a botanical paradise of your home' Style 'With clever advice and plenty of glamour, Laetitia Maklouf demystifies gardening' Vogue 'Laetitia is the patron saint of plants for anyone who doesn't have a garden, who has never had green fingers, or who loves flowers, but glazes over at the mention of pruning and compost' Red
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Firstly this is a beautiful book. Obviously a labour of love for Laetitia - one that I am glad she undertook so that we can all enjoy it! Chapters include:
Basics - the gardening basics: simple recommendations for what you need (and what you need to know) to get started. Laetitia bases this on the things she wanted to know when she got started; she has a point that many of these basics are left out of other gardening books on the assumption that gardeners buying them will somehow just have the knowledge.... Advice on essential items, buying plants and definitions.
Decorate - this is about planting ideas and flower displays. She is very thorough in recommendations of plants and advice. Ideas include a wall of ferns and how to cheat with garage flowers.
Eat - yes, lovely things to eat! Includes peppermint creams made with real garden mint, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, gooseberry lollipops. Mmmmm.
Drink - you probably don't need anymore explanation of the theme! Includes rosewater, rose geranium punch, rosehip syrup and elderflower bubbly.
Grow - sweetpeas, spring bulbs in baskets, kitchen sink cloning and dahlias.
Luxuriate - Growing things that are a little different or special. Includes growing chillis, growing pineapple (I'll be giving this one a go - I'll let you know if I get any fruit...) and a little meadow for private sunbathing.
Extras - answers to some gardening questions that my arise as you work your way through the previous lovely chapters! Includes plant names, the science of how plants grow, soil, feeding and plant husbandry.
The Lust List - a list of plants that Laetitia would like. Of course everyones' list will be different - but this gives lots of gorgeous plants to look through to get your list started!
This is a simply delightful book. The sort to warm your soul and reaffirm your belief in getting out there, enjoying what you have in the garden and making the most of it. It's a joy to read and feast for the eyes - I hope she writes more.
Basics - the gardening basics: simple recommendations for what you need (and what you need to know) to get started. Laetitia bases this on the things she wanted to know when she got started; she has a point that many of these basics are left out of other gardening books on the assumption that gardeners buying them will somehow just have the knowledge.... Advice on essential items, buying plants and definitions.
Decorate - this is about planting ideas and flower displays. She is very thorough in recommendations of plants and advice. Ideas include a wall of ferns and how to cheat with garage flowers.
Eat - yes, lovely things to eat! Includes peppermint creams made with real garden mint, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, gooseberry lollipops. Mmmmm.
Drink - you probably don't need anymore explanation of the theme! Includes rosewater, rose geranium punch, rosehip syrup and elderflower bubbly.
Grow - sweetpeas, spring bulbs in baskets, kitchen sink cloning and dahlias.
Luxuriate - Growing things that are a little different or special. Includes growing chillis, growing pineapple (I'll be giving this one a go - I'll let you know if I get any fruit...) and a little meadow for private sunbathing.
Extras - answers to some gardening questions that my arise as you work your way through the previous lovely chapters! Includes plant names, the science of how plants grow, soil, feeding and plant husbandry.
The Lust List - a list of plants that Laetitia would like. Of course everyones' list will be different - but this gives lots of gorgeous plants to look through to get your list started!
This is a simply delightful book. The sort to warm your soul and reaffirm your belief in getting out there, enjoying what you have in the garden and making the most of it. It's a joy to read and feast for the eyes - I hope she writes more.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have never felt a need to review a book before but The Virgin Gardener has inspired me to put pen to paper or should I say key-pad to screen! The virgin gardener has it all: wonderful little nuggets of green tips and tasty, simple reciepes, gorgeous photos, inspirational party tips and is amusingly, delightfully written. It has encouraged me to look at the opportunities of gardening in the confined space of my London flat and think organic about life. It is a perfect gift for both boyfriends and girlfriends and is now sitting pride of place on my coffee table. Buy it, enjoy it, and see your life blossom into a happier place.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For me, a total gardening novice, this book fulfils two functions superbly. First, it gives me excellent ideas, guidance and templates for developing the plants in my house and (tiny) urban garden. Second, it provides me with a refreshing and meditative tome to dip into at the kitchen table, in the bath or lying sprawled in front of the fire. It is genuinely delightful to read and I would recommend it to anyone. Don't listen to the grump who has given this book one star (a jealous Alan Titchmarsh perhaps?), he/she is plain wrong. This is a great introduction to gardening and an enchanting read. Maklouf manages to pack a lot of information in whilst keeping the prose light and entertaining. A worthy five stars!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
brilliant book
I absolutely love this book, it's simple to use, informative and light hearted, I actually got a copy from my library but then brought it to have in my collection, throughly... Read more
Published 8 months ago by C Todd
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This book is written in a really unusual way and encourages even somebody who knows nothing about gardening to become a gardener. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Susan
Beautiful book
I loved this book, found it by chance on Amazon as a recommendation. I loved the pictures. Gardening information is great for a new gardener but serious gardeners would require... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rose
Laetita Maklouf The Virgin Gardener
How a book like this ever got made is just crazy , i think after a hard day shopping at laura Ashley and over a couple of drinks ,this book was made ,i can only say i not only... Read more
Published on 27 May 2010 by Mrs. H. Cattell
top banana
Beautifully written and presented, great ideas perfectly communicated. If you're looking for an unstuffy, inspiring way in to growing flowers and a few edibles this is just the... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2010 by MarkD
when you don't know how to inspire your girlfriend to the joy of...
Well, yes I am a guy writing a review for this! You see I love gardening and have been trying to inspire my girlfriend to take it up too, not an easy task for a complete... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by Jes
LAETICIA is a LEGEND
I took this book out of the library yesterday and haven't been able to keep my nose out of it ever since!! Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Ms. Katherine M. Judd
Amazing!!!!
I was bowled over with this book. I purchased it for my sister-in-law and she loved it too. I am definately going to buy myself one and have to say that this is the cheapest... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by G. L. Bacon
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The Virgin Gardener
A great book with loads of ideas for little projects. You don't need to be new to gardening either as you'll find inspiration for things you've never... Read more
A great book with loads of ideas for little projects. You don't need to be new to gardening either as you'll find inspiration for things you've never... Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by Rose Gardener
Inspiring, beautiful but leaves many questions unanswered
Firstly, I thought this book was wonderful. It's intention is to encourage first time gardeners to TRY something and not get worried about failure, or "plant murder" and for that... Read more
Published on 17 May 2009 by C. Allan
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