The virgin gardener by Maklouf, Laetitia, Mead, Jill; Osborn, Kate instant download

The virgin gardener by Maklouf, Laetitia, Mead, Jill; Osborn, Kate instant download

268 pages : 26 cm, \"If you fancy a flat full of greenery, homegrown fruit and veg, a window box that's the envy of the street, or you've just acquired your first, much coveted Outside Space but don't have a clue what to grow, this is the book for you. It is a jargon-free plant recipe book divided into five sections: Grow, Decorate, Eat, Drink and Luxuriate. Would you like to sip homemade elderflower bubbly, grow your own garlic, or distil your own rosewater? With simple, step-by-step advice, Laetitia explains how. For the busy and stressed, find quick ideas for turning garage flowers into the perfect posy and tips on which herbs to harvest all year from your windowsill. For the more adventurous, learn how to grow chillies, pineapples and jungle greens. For the perfectionist, discover the secrets to ageing terracotta pots and having bulbs in flower in midwinter. And whose flat wouldn't be transformed by mossy pots, a mini alpine meadow or a chocolate bower?\"--Global Books in Print, Includes bibliographical references and index