The Art of French Vegetable Gardening
- ISBN-10
- 0788191462
- ISBN-13
- 9780788191466
- Pages
- 194
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000-05
- Author
- Louisa Jones
Description
Combines 175 spectacular color photos shot throughout France with an informative text, to explain how to create different styles of decorative vegetable gardens, from the strict geometries of formal tradition to the happy intermingling of vegetables with flowers, herbs, & fruit trees beloved by organic gardeners. Each chapter offers useful advice & suggestions, applicable to gardens anywhere. Elements of garden design are detailed, as are specific vegetables that can provide both beauty & flavor. Offers 80 classic French recipes for vegetables, list of plants, American seed sources, & French vegetable gardens open to the public.
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