A book by Maurice Mizzi dedicated to Maltese horticulture, The Pleasures of Gardening in the Maltese Islands, was launched at an event hosted by President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca. The author presented a donation to the Community Chest Fund during the event.

The book focuses on the possibilities of local gardening given the islands’ windy and dry climate. Mizz’s knowledge has grown both through detailed observation and experimentation, putting it into practice in his extensive garden in Bidnija. A walk-through this diverse garden, which is pictured in the book, allows one to experience the plants’ life cycles, changing seasonal colours as well as plant interaction with the Maltese climate.

The book is a labour of love by the author, with all proceeds from the sales going to the Spiro Mizzi Foundation, a foundation set up by Mizzi to help in the education of children and young people born and living in the Cottonera area and in need of support.

The book is available from all Agenda Bookshop outlets and online orders can be made through The Spiro Mizzi Foundation Facebook Page.