- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (2 Mar 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747593981
- ISBN-13: 978-0747593980
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 19.2 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 332,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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'A delightfully fresh new voice in the horticultural world that is completely authentic and convincing'
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for the first-time Gardener!,
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This review is from: The Virgin Gardener (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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little gem,
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This review is from: The Virgin Gardener (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.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative, beautifully presented and easy to read,
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This review is from: The Virgin Gardener (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!
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