The Beautiful Edible Garden: Design A Stylish Outdoor Space Using Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs

Author:   Leslie Bennett ,  Stefani Bittner
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
ISBN:  

9781607742333


Pages:   220
Publication Date:   26 February 2013
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Leslie Bennett ,  Stefani Bittner
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
Imprint:   Ten Speed Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.70cm
Weight:   0.601kg
ISBN:  

9781607742333


ISBN 10:   1607742330
Pages:   220
Publication Date:   26 February 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Principles for Successful Edible Garden Design 2. Creating Your Beautiful Edible Garden 3. The Beautiful Edible Front Yard 4. The Beautiful Edible Backyard 5. Beautiful Edible Containers, Window Boxes, Side Yards, and Other Small Spaces 6. Planting and Maintaining Your Beautiful Edible Garden Resources Acknowledgments About the Authors and Contributors Index

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"“A fresh, modern approach to edible landscaping, Stefani and Leslie’s creative ideas and beautiful designs are inspiration for novice and master gardeners alike.” —Rosalind Creasy, author of Edible Landscaping   “This thoughtful, refreshing design guide deserves a spot on every gardener’s bookshelf! Filled with real-life examples, the book definitively shows that growing food and creating beautiful, livable outdoor spaces are not mutually exclusive. Reading The Beautiful Edible Garden is akin to working alongside Leslie and Stefani in your garden—their practical, friendly advice provides an easy-to-follow framework for transforming average yards into functional, productive, and above all, lovely gardens.” —Willi Galloway, author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening ""Feast your eyes and feed your family with a garden that's pretty and productive."" —Saturday Evening Post ""Leslie Bennett's and Stefani Bittner's new book is a resource for planning a garden that nourishes the body while creating a space that can be enjoyed by all."" —Taste for Life magazine ""Will appeal to anyone looking to grow food without making it look like they do. Homeowners will be drawn to the small-scale projects throughout this lovely book."" —San Francisco Chronicle ""Offer[s] guided steps and insights for putting together an edible garden that sings with beauty....Take it in hand, grab a shovel or spade, and get into the dirt, which, if directions are followed, is destined to become your canvas, your masterpiece, and your dinner."" —Publisher's Weekly"


A fresh, modern approach to edible landscaping, Stefani and Leslie's creative ideas and beautiful designs are inspiration for novice and master gardeners alike. <br> --Rosalind Creasy, author of Edible Landscaping <br> <br> <br> This thoughtful, refreshing design guide deserves a spot on every gardener's bookshelf! Filled with real-life examples, the book definitively shows that growing food and creating beautiful, livable outdoor spaces are not mutually exclusive. Reading The Beautiful Edible Garden is akin to working alongside Leslie and Stefani in your garden--their practical, friendly advice provides an easy-to-follow framework for transforming average yards into functional, productive, and above all, lovely gardens. <br>--Willi Galloway, author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening


A fresh, modern approach to edible landscaping, Stefani and Leslie's creative ideas and beautiful designs are inspiration for novice and master gardeners alike. <br> --Rosalind Creasy, author of Edible Landscaping <br> <br> Reading The Beautiful Edible Garden is akin to working alongside Leslie and Stefani--their practical, friendly advice provides an easy-to-follow framework for transforming average yards into functional, productive, and above all, lovely gardens. <br> --Willi Galloway, author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening


A fresh, modern approach to edible landscaping, Stefani and Leslie's creative ideas and beautiful designs are inspiration for novice and master gardeners alike. --Rosalind Creasy, author of Edible Landscaping This thoughtful, refreshing design guide deserves a spot on every gardener's bookshelf! Filled with real-life examples, the book definitively shows that growing food and creating beautiful, livable outdoor spaces are not mutually exclusive. Reading The Beautiful Edible Garden is akin to working alongside Leslie and Stefani in your garden--their practical, friendly advice provides an easy-to-follow framework for transforming average yards into functional, productive, and above all, lovely gardens. --Willi Galloway, author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening Feast your eyes and feed your family with a garden that's pretty and productive. --Saturday Evening Post Leslie Bennett's and Stefani Bittner's new book is a resource for planning a garden that nourishes the body while creating a space that can be enjoyed by all. --Taste for Life magazine Will appeal to anyone looking to grow food without making it look like they do. Homeowners will be drawn to the small-scale projects throughout this lovely book. --San Francisco Chronicle Offer[s] guided steps and insights for putting together an edible garden that sings with beauty....Take it in hand, grab a shovel or spade, and get into the dirt, which, if directions are followed, is destined to become your canvas, your masterpiece, and your dinner. --Publisher's Weekly A fresh, modern approach to edible landscaping, Stefani and Leslie s creative ideas and beautiful designs are inspiration for novice and master gardeners alike. Rosalind Creasy, author of Edible Landscaping This thoughtful, refreshing design guide deserves a spot on every gardener s bookshelf! Filled with real-life examples, the book definitively shows that growing food and creating beautiful, livable outdoor spaces are not mutually exclusive. Reading The Beautiful Edible Garden is akin to working alongside Leslie and Stefani in your garden their practical, friendly advice provides an easy-to-follow framework for transforming average yards into functional, productive, and above all, lovely gardens. Willi Galloway, author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover s Guide to Vegetable Gardening


Author Information

LESLIE BENNETT and STEFANI BITTNER are co-founders of Star Apple Edible + Fine Gardening, a San Francisco Bay Area landscape design firm focusing on aesthetic edible gardening. At Star Apple, they bring together ecologically sound landscape design principles and small-scale urban agriculture, working with both ornamental and edible plants to create integrated landscapes. Visit www.StarAppleEdibleGardens.com.

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