title: The Ornamental Vegetable Garden
author:  Diana Anthony 
description: In her introduction, Anthony explains the concept and history of the ornamental vegetable garden (also known as a potager), reminding readers to combine herbs and flowers with fruit and vegetables. She gives instructions on planning and design; constructing the framework (pathways, structural supports, archways, etc.); enclosing the garden with brick walls, hedges, and fences; and planting more than 70 vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. Anthony explains how to grow vegetables in containers and other small spaces, and then discusses the art of topiary. There is a reference guide to planting designs and a chapter on organic management. There also are color photographs throughout, by Gil Hanly, New Zealand's best-known garden photographer. <i>George Cohen</i>
zlib_text: THE BEST 
  PENNISETUMS 
  for colour and form
  BRIGHT AND 
  BEAUTIFUL PLANTS
  Inspiring 
  ideas for 
  LATE SUMMER 
  POTS
  HOW TO MAKE A 
  modern meadow
  PLANTING IDEAS • BEAUTIFUL GARDENS • EXPERT ADVICE
  
  Sorry. But we insist on bothering you with the details. 
  Since 1952 we have been carefully replicating the rigorous attention to detail which is the hallmark of our
  Victorian heritage. Testament to this are our solid doors, which close with a reassuring ‘clunk’; the way our 
  ornate spandrels, vent handles and benching are solidly, yet beautifully built to last a lifetime.  
  Indeed, our aluminium greenhouses are frequently mistaken for timber.
  Before you decide, get up close and see for yourself. 
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  his summer, at The Beth Chatto Garden in Essex visitors
  were greeted with a sign that read: ‘The Gravel Garden
  is never irrigated. 