The Gardens of Bunny Mellon

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.

I didn't know much about Bunny Mellon prior to purchasing this book but was recommended to me by a friend of mine, with spring and gardening season right around the corner. I could not put this book down (and haven't) since I purchased it! Linda Jane Holden does an absolutely amazing job covering so much of Mrs. Mellon's contributions to horticulture and landscape design; with much research and extensive interviews, this book is part coffee table book, part history, part biography, wrapped up into a piece of detailed prose.A must-have for any lover of design - whether it be through landscaping, architecture or anything else that radiates timeless style. Bunny Mellon was all these things and more, and this book captures her legacy perfectly.

I could never manage acres of complex garden but this book shows you Bunny’s wonderful vision and inspires you to create your own little oasis.

I adore everything about this book. It is not a coffee table book but a thing of beauty, that could be. I cannot put it down. The well done written word is informative and quite thoroughly descriptive. The photographs are so incredibly dreamy. Bunny's work as a garden designer/builder makes my heart beat faster; it makes me want to pick up my shovel and go out to dig. Here is a woman who did not rest on her laurels. She was a maker and doer who was naturally endowed with an eye for balance and a feel for the green world. I will be buying this book as gifts for dear friends who love gardening and landscaping.

This book has beautiful photos and design layouts!

I have many, many garden books but this one is one I rate highly because you can actually try what is written here. The pictures are stunning and the book is very detailed as to history of each garden listed.In reading though( nothing to do with gardening:), I got nosy as to what happen to Mr Mellon and his 2nd wife's ex husband since they were friends. Interesting to say the least..Oh well, I should probably mind my business and knock it off.:). Very good book and highly recommend.

Beautiful Photos. Great inspiration.

Nice book. I thought it would include some insight up of her art collection. The book concentrates on her garden, which is beautiful.