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
9. 'You'll have never seen anything like it'
Determined to make his business stand out from the rest in the Capital, Andrew promises you'll have never seen anything like it before in Edinburgh. With it's electric lights and sea of tropical colours covering the shelves, stepping into Green Meadows certainly makes for a vibrant experience. Photo: Lisa Ferguson/JPI Media
10. What are you waiting for?
Next time you're in The Meadows area, pop along to 137 Buccleuch Street, say hi to Andrew, and maybe pick up one of his irresistible-looking plants! Photo: JPI Media/Lisa Ferguson