The Gardens of Bunny Mellon

Gave me a lot of ideas for my garden

Foto splendide, testo solo in inglese ma va bene. Bunny Mellon una persona sorprendente, anticipatrice dei giardini naturali,una vita "da film". Peccato sua biografia solo in edizione inglese, avrei comprato subito anche quella.

I purchased this book as a coffee table book and instead read it cover to cover in 3 days, spread out on my breakfast room table so that I could admire all of the lovely photographs. This book is a wonderful history of Bunny Mellon’s beloved gardens, along with some personal details that offer a glimpse into the extraordinary life of a very private person. Yes, Mrs. Mellon led a life of unimaginable privilege, but she was also immensely talented and entirely self-taught, and this book really captures her immense artistic capabilities and her dedication to her craft. This book was a wonderful way to pass several afternoons and it will look gorgeous on my coffee table, where I plan to refer to it for color combinations and other planting ideas. I am so glad I treated myself to this gorgeous book.

What a gorgeous book to own for anyone who loves gardens +++++

Fascinating window into the life of this very wealthy and characterful woman, whose gardens are very natural, within formal structure. Well-written & researched text and high quality photos.