Reviews
This delightful book is a great example of learning to color outside the lines and dispels the notion that an urban front yard should be a ceremonial expanse of useless grass., A lively new book Soler takes you through a wide selection of suggested varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs that are as beautiful as any rose bush., If you're frustrated with waste and you're feeling brave, if you like the idea of sustainability and permaculture, consider this [book] when developing your design., Provides us the tools to grow our own food in a beautiful garden and reconnect with the land between house and curb. It has earned a spot on every gardener's bookshelf.", STackles the question of how to incorporate edibles and veggies into your landscape without having the whole thing look messy., Ivette's prose, like her gardens, is unabashed, exuberant, and a rollicking good time. And in terms of visual beauty, even my high expectations were blown away., "This book is great for anyone who wants to get rid of the front lawn and grow for color, design and flavor! Packed photos and projects, this book is suited for typical urban or suburban residential plots." --Yolanda Burrell, owner of Pollinate Farm and Garden Supply "I love Ivette's infectious enthusiasm for gardening, which is matched only by her deep knowledge of horticulture. Few people can make me laugh so hard and think so hard in the same sentence." --Stephen Orr "A useful and inspiring volume." -- Booklist "A lively new book. . . . Soler takes you through a wide selection of suggested varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs that are as beautiful as any rose bush." -- Martha Stewart Living "An enticing introduction to growing food beautifully. . . . a timely, handsome guide." -- Publishers Weekly "A good source of ideas for gardeners trying to imagine the edible front yard that might one day be theirs." -- Washington Gardener "Proves that kitchen gardens can be both pretty and productive. Shows how to grow veggies in front so beautifully that neighbors won't object." -- Sunset "Don't just plant flowers this gardening season; feed your family, too!" -- AARP Magazine "Lush and lovely." -- Apartment Therapy "Heavily-laden with quality photography that is as inspiring as the text." -- Gardening By The Book "Addresses the concerns that gardeners of all kinds have, when considering making the change from grass to groceries." -- Horticulture "It's inspiring to see photos of how much more interesting our front yards could be." -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel "Empowers readers with the knowledge to successfully transform their yards." -- Portland Book Review, [Soler] addresses the concerns that gardeners of all kinds have, when considering making the change from grass to groceries., If you are toying with the idea of growing edibles very visibly -- front yard or back -- check it out., SA lively new book Soler takes you through a wide selection of suggested varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs that are as beautiful as any rose bush., New gardeners will find good advice and more advanced gardeners will find some very clever tips and ideas., SIf you are toying with the idea of growing edibles very visibly -- front yard or back -- check it out., Provides us the tools to grow our own food in a beautiful garden and reconnect with the land between house and curb. It has earned a spot on every gardener's bookshelf., It's a good source of ideas for gardeners trying to imagine the edible front yard that might one day be theirs., An entertaining and might I say, down right persuasive book for me to have the guts to stand up and plant my veggies, right here in my own front yard!, A lively new book…Soler takes you through a wide selection of suggested varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs that are as beautiful as any rose bush., SIvette's prose, like her gardens, is unabashed, exuberant, and a rollicking good time. And in terms of visual beauty, even my high expectations were blown away., Tackles the question of how to incorporate edibles and veggies into your landscape without having the whole thing look messy., SThis delightful book is a great example of learning to color outside the lines and dispels the notion that an urban front yard should be a ceremonial expanse of useless grass., Provides us the tools to grow our own food in a beautiful garden and reconnect with the land between house and curb. It has earned a spot on every gardener s bookshelf.", Proves that kitchen gardens can be both pretty and productive. Shows how to grow veggies in front so beautifully that neighbors won't object., If you are looking for ideas to add some edible and pretty plants to your landscaping I recommend this book., Walks you through delish design ideas, plant profiles and even introduces everyday plants that we didn't know were edible., SWalks you through delish design ideas, plant profiles and even introduces everyday plants that we didn "t know were edible., A lively new book...Soler takes you through a wide selection of suggested varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs that are as beautiful as any rose bush., SAn entertaining and might I say, down right persuasive book for me to have the guts to stand up and plant my veggies, right here in my own front yard!, SProvides us the tools to grow our own food in a beautiful garden and reconnect with the land between house and curb. It has earned a spot on every gardener "s bookshelf.", Walks you through delish design ideas, plant profiles and even introduces everyday plants that we didn t know were edible.
