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.
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Edinburgh plant enthusiast Andrew Forbes standing in his new shop Green Meadows picture: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
. 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
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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
5. Social and environmental benefits
'Every item we sell in this shop has a link to a company or person who is doing something good environmentally, or socially,' Andrew said, 'BOSKKE, for example, is a company which makes upside down hanging baskets made from its own plastic waste, which I think is terrific.' Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
6. 25p per plant to Scottish charity
For every plant purchased, no matter how big or small, Andrew said 25p will go to Trees for Life, a charity working to rewild the Scottish Highlands. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
7. Opening in the time of corona
When asked about what drove him to set up a plant business while the country is in lockdown turmoil he said: 'I have always loved plants, nature, and sustainable projects that help people and the environment, so I thought why not set something like this up now that will do a bit of good.' One-way systems are in place to help with social distancing in the shop. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson
8. Free hot drink for first 150 buyers
The shop is open on its first day from 10am to 5pm (Wednesday 21 October). The first 150 people to purchase a plant will get a free hot drink at Snax Cafe. Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson