Product Description
Demonstrates how any vegetable garden can be made beautiful through the imaginative planting of vegetables with flowers in the classic tradition. Whatever the size of the plot, a superb vegetable garden can be created which will rival the beauty of any conventional garden devoted to flowers and shrubs. Without committing to a full-scale potager, gardeners can incorporate in their own garden any number of stunning and simple effects described in this book. The superbly illustrated text is a perfect combination of sound, practical information with inspirational examples taken from gardens around the world. - An inspirational, yet thorough practical guide to creating beautiful vegetable gardens - Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned colour photography - Extensive A-Z plant directory, including herbs, vegetables and edible flowers - An essential addition to the library of every vegetable grower
About the Author
Joy Larkcom is well-known as an author, lecturer, journalist and television broadcaster. She is one of the country's leading writers on vegetable growing and her books include: The Salad Garden (1984); Oriental Vegetables (1991); The Vegetable Garden Displayed (1992); Vegetables for Small Gardens (1995); Salads for Small Gardens (1995). Joy also writes reglarly for a number of magazines, including the Royal Horticultural Society's journal, The Garden.