The Essence of Paradise: Fragrant Plants for Indoor Gardens

by Tovah Martin, Ippy Patterson (Illustrator)

Introduces a fragrant array of aromatic plants for the indoor garden, presenting a seasonal guide that details the history, care, and cultivation of diverse species throughout the year in a home or greenhouse environment.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

218 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1991

Reviews

[Lin · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me awhile to get through this book, but I wanted to take my time (and I did). The book is arranged by (what blooms in each) month and I only read 1-3 plants per day as to not have them blur together.
This is a lovely book; visually, with roughly 95% colored illustrations of the flowers. The cover is also pleasing to the eye.
I will not be passing this book along; it's a keeper!

[Michal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is what inspired me to take gardening and scent seriously.

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice read. Lots of interesting ideas. Too bad we don't have a lot of sunny windows.