Ornate kitchen gardens - potagers - have a history dating back to the 15th century. This guide describes their background and some modern examples, and then focuses on planning and planting, with detailed practical advice. The text is supported by plans and colour photographs.
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The Ornamental Kitchen Garden by Janet W. Macdonald
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Table of Contents
Part 1 Modern potagers. Part 2 Making your own: beginners please; planting and tending; use of colour, texture and size; plant location; hedges and edges; paths and other constructions; basic planning and design; viewpoints and perspectives; central and corner features. Part 3 The designer's palette: flowers and herbs; leaves and stems; fruit and nuts; pulses and roots. Appendix: potagers to visit.
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9780715302361
0715302361
The Ornamental Kitchen Garden by Janet W. Macdonald
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