How to Grow Your Own Cocktail Garden

Take home-crafted cocktails to the next level by growing an environmentally friendly, sustainable cocktail garden right outside your door. A new book by Shawna Coronado, Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose (Cool Springs Press), takes you step-by-step through the process of growing herbs and edible flowers that will enhance beverages without artificial ingredients.

We know you agree: on a hot summer day there’s nothing better than muddling strawberries and fresh mint together and then pouring ice cold lemonade over top for a refreshing flavor burst. Add a splash of vodka, gin, rum or bourbon, and you’ve got an adult beverage that’s sure to beat the heat. Vodka and other liquors can also be kicked up a notch by infusing them with herbs, berries and flowers, which imparts flavors in a stronger, more condensed way.

A living wall system is a breeze to plant, and it takes up very little space—perfect for urban and suburban gardeners. The living wall’s revolving method of harvesting also enables a longer-lasting garden, without having to replace plants as frequently. In addition to comprehensive information that explains the basics of vertical gardening, Grow a Living Wall shows you how to plant and maintain 20 different types of gardens via useful tips, vibrant photography and background stories that point out how much difference a small garden can make. Order your copy today, and get planting!