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The Gardens of Bunny Mellon Hardcover – October 16, 2018

by Linda Jane Holden (Author), Roger Foley (Photographer), Peter Crane (Introduction)
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The first study of the gardens and landscapes of Bunny Mellon, written by a leading specialist, illustrated with both new and archival photography.

“ . . . The Gardens of Bunny Mellon is a tome to treasure.” —Architectural Digest

Throughout her long and storied life, Rachel “Bunny” Mellon’s greatest passion was garden design. She and her husband, Paul Mellon, one of the wealthiest men in America, maintained homes in New York, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Antigua, and Upperville, Virginia, and she designed the gardens at all of them. She also designed gardens for some of her dearest friends, including the Rose Garden and the East Garden at the White House, at the request of President Kennedy, and the gardens at both the Paris home and the château of couturier Hubert de Givenchy.

All of these gardens are featured in The Gardens of Bunny Mellon, illustrated with Mellon’s own garden plans, sketches, and watercolors. Much like one of Mellon’s landscapes, The Gardens of Bunny Mellon slowly matured over several years, allowing the gifted landscape photographer Roger Foley to record Oak Spring, her cherished Virginia home, in all four seasons. The book also features vintage photographs by Horst, Aarons, and others of Mellon’s gardens for her homes in Cape Cod, Antigua, and New York. Author Linda Jane Holden’s text is based on extensive interviews with Mellon before Mellon’s death at age 103 in 2014.

“The Gardens of Bunny Mellon is part guide—with gorgeous photographs by Roger Foley that could make even the least inclined to go hunting for a trowel—part biography, and part social history. Mellon’s passion is apparent throughout.” —Vogue.com
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"Mellon was the garden design master. She designed not only the gardens at all five of her homes spanning across the East Coast and beyond, but also the Rose Garden at the White House for President Kennedy and the formal and vegetable gardens of Hubert de Givenchy's Chateau du Jonchet. These lavish landscape designs are featured in The Gardens of Bunny Mellon, in addition to her own garden plans, sketches, watercolors and archival photographs."―Beach Modern Luxury

"The Gardens of Bunny Mellon is part guide--with gorgeous photographs by Roger Foley that could make even the least inclined to go hunting for a trowel--part biography, and part social history. Mellon's passion is apparent throughout."―Vogue.com

"Takes an insider's tour through the legendary tastemaker's influential green spaces."―Veranda

"Bunny Mellon was happiest weilding a pair of garden clippers. Even as a child, Mellon was drawn to landscape design. . . . Mellon's ingenious, often underappreciated body of work should be noticed, and this book is a valuable contribution to that end."―Flower

"The Gardens of Bunny Mellon reveals the horticulturalist's iconic oases, including her Oak Spring estate in Virginia and the White House Rose Garden." ―Martha Stewart Living

"For admirers of the inimitable style of "Bunny" Mellon, and the innate design flair that took her—without formal training—to the White House and Versailles, the upcoming book, The Gardens of Bunny Mellon, is a tome to treasure."―ArchitecturalDigest.com

"It could be just one more envy-inducing look at how the 1% live, but instead The Gardens of Bunny Mellon is a tribute to a woman who found her passion in beautiful gardens. . . . The self-taught horticulturist didn't just create beautiful green oases in each of the family homes around the world, she also left her mark on some of the most famous gardens on the planet."―American Express Essentials

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Linda Holden is the author of Presidents’ Gardens.Roger Foley is an award-winning garden and landscape photographer. Sir Peter Crane is the inaugural president of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation and former director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0865653518
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vendome Press (October 16, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780865653511
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865653511
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.76 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 1.25 x 12 inches
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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.
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Chrissy O'Brien
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any garden enthusiasts!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022
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Just love her style and the photos are absolutely beautiful! Definitely getting lots of inspiration for my garden! Beautiful coffee table book as well!
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liz krieg
5.0 out of 5 stars A Superior Book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book about Mrs. Mellon's Legacy
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book about Mrs. Mellon's Legacy
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best garden book that is actually practical compared to others...
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
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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.
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J. Landau
5.0 out of 5 stars Can only add my five-star rating. Wonderful.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019
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Excellent, large scale photographs of every part of her gardens, with particular focus on her premier residence in rural Virginia. Some interior shots of her various homes, as well, and they homes (and photos) are as beautiful as those of her wonderful gardens.
A great gift for anyone who loves gardens.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Dream Gardens
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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Beautiful Photos. Great inspiration.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than just a pretty book
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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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.
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The Velvet Bee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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Very interesting book. Learned a lot about Bunny Mellon.
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john paul carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2021
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Gave me a lot of ideas for my garden
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Rosina
5.0 out of 5 stars Giardini splendidi naturali ed eleganti e case da sogno.
Reviewed in Italy on June 7, 2021
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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.
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Stephanie Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Bunny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2019
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What a gorgeous book to own for anyone who loves gardens +++++
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Carmen Herrgott
5.0 out of 5 stars Bunny Mellon's Gardens
Reviewed in Germany on January 20, 2019
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Ein wunderschönes Buch. Diese Frau hatte ein unglaubliches Talent, stilvoll Gärten zu gestalten ohne zu übertreiben.
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Graham Bedford
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2020
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A truly interesting publication which looks at the houses and gardens of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon and her husband Paul Mellon. A very engaging text provides details on the history and development of their private residences and of other gardening projects undertaken by Bunny Mellon. Marvellous photographs are a joy and give insight to how she developed a natural artistic talent through landscape. Money will buy large and showy estates or, indeed, pay others to create them for you, but the interest in this book is the exceptional and refined taste of Mrs Mellon and which she focused on creating gardens of a rare subtlety. Highly recommended.
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