Product Description

Joy Larkcom explains how to mix colour, texture, and form to plant a superb vegetable garden that will rival any conventional arrangement, no matter how small the plot. Organized in thematic chapters, this book offers sound, practical advice as well as inspiration from around the world. All aspects of creating an ornamental kitchen garden are covered from design ideas for attractive paths, edges and beds, to focal points and features. Step-by-step artworks and an extensive plant directory detailing vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers by type provides an exhaustive listing for all creative garden planners.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #622746 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

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.