And boy has he done it justice.
His new tropical plant extravaganza (shop) has finally opened in 137 Buccleuch Street under the name Green Meadows after weeks of refurbishment works.
Having ordered 2,300 plants, 25-year-old Andrew has turned the once derelict property into an exotic jungle.
Here are some pictures showing the man himself and the eclectic interior of his shop.
1. Andrew Forbes aka lover of plants
Edinburgh lad Andrew Forbes has fulfilled one of his lifelong dreams of setting up a tropical plant shop in the Capital where he can wow fellow plant lovers with his exotic selection of flora and foliage. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
2. Green Meadows
The 25-year-old has just finished his plant takeover at 137 Buccleuch Street which has now become Green Meadows. After weeks of refurbishment works, the shop opened on Wednesday October 21. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
3. 2,300 plants ordered
When asked how many plants are in the shop, Andrew replied: "well, I have ordered 2,300..." The shelves are decorated with plants from all over the world bought from some of his favourite suppliers. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
4. Pimp Up Your Plants
Pimp Up Your Plants is one of Andrew's many suppliers to the shop. Others include Basket Room, BOSKKE, Potr, Lubech Living and Muurla. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson