{"product_id":"the-art-of-french-vegetable-gardening-9781885183095","title":"The Art of French Vegetable Gardening","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe French  who are known for their style in all things  have long brought their artistry to bear on vegetable gardening  turning plots that could be merely utilitarian into gardens of real beauty. The Art of French Vegetable Gardening explores this rich and varied tradition in a way that is both inspirational and practical. Combining 175 color photographs shot throughout France with an informative text  The Art of French Vegetable Gardening explains 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  and fruit trees beloved by organic gardeners. Each chapter offers useful advice and suggestionsapplicable to gardens anywherewhile evoking the rich cultural context of the French potager as lovingly described by Colette  Proust  Gertrude Stein  and many others. Elements of garden designincluding layout  hedging  walls  benches  and vertical accentsare detailed  as are specific vegetables that can provide both beauty and flavor. Other topics include companion planting using herbs and flowers  heirloom and collectors varieties  and even the vegetable garden in winter. An extensive appendix offers 80 classic Frnech recipes for vegetables  lists of plants American seed sources  and French vegetable gardens open to the public. Practical as well as beautiful  The Art of French Vegetable Gardening is an invaluable sourcebook to return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651925598261,"sku":"ByrdShop_1885183097","price":60.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781885183095.jpg?v=1781845630","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-french-vegetable-gardening-9781885183095","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}