Inspired by the beauty of the plants and flowers in her garden in France, Sue Goodchild has built up a gallery of beautiful moments in pencil and paint. Here she turns her attention to the vegetable garden, delighting in the forms and colours, observing details and creating paintings radiant with light. Each vegetable is also discussed from the point of view of the gardener, whose work complements that of the artist. Here the task is not just to provide a collection of edible plants, but to make a living composition - a lovely place to wander and enjoy the sights, scents and tastes of all around.

Whatever the time of year there is always inspiration in the garden for the artist and the gardener. There is always something to be learned, new things to observe and appreciate. The artist and gardener alike must develop the composition, bringing ideas and planning together. Sue Goodchild has combined her love of painting with her love of gardens to produce this book as a tribute to her sister Mag. Mag was an enthusiastic and talented gardener; and following her untimely death Sue set out to capture the beauty of the plants and flowers her sister loved so much. Each flower is discussed from the points of view of both the gardener and the artist, and the text is illustrated with stunning paintings full of beauty and character, and glowing with light.