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Roses In The Garden - a book review

Roses In The Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo Photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo celebrates rose gardens throughout the world in this beautifully produced book.  The author photographed a total of 11 gardens across the globe (Italy, Morocco, Spain, USA, UK, and Japan). Beginning with the Italian garden Ninfa (often referred to as the most romantic garden in the world), her photographs have a dreamy quality that transports the reader to these exotic locales. Closer to home, Floret Farm in Mount Vernon, Washington, is included in one of the chapters. All types of roses are included in the gardens but the majority feature old rose varieties. Many of the gardens have roses growing in wild abandon, intermingled in hedge rows, spilling over walls and fences and surrounded by pastures and rolling hills. A pictorial index lists all the roses and the gardens where they reside. This stunning book was published by Rizzoli Books and is available on Amazon and in bookstores. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, ...
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Garden themed ornaments

Some bloggers are sharing their garden related Christmas ornaments and we have quite a few. This is just a small sampling.





















That last ornament is just one of many that Michael and I cross-stitched many years ago. I think we spent an entire winter doing those ornaments.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2007 at 2:55 PM

    I *thought* Santa was a winter gardener, but I didn't know he had a talent for topiary. Those cross-stitched ornaments are great, Phillip. Sounds like a pleasant way to spend the winter too.

    Merry Christmas!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2007 at 6:12 AM

    Wow, what an eclectic collection--and an abundance of memories associated with each, I'm sure. Merry Christmas, Phillip!

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  3. AiyanaDecember 27, 2007 at 5:57 PM

    Great collection!
    Aiyana

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  4. lisaDecember 28, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    I really like your collection, especially the one you made! Happy Holidays!

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  5. TIDecember 28, 2007 at 8:13 PM

    i like the elephant gardener.
    it's really cute.

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  6. Sweet Home and Garden CarolinaDecember 31, 2007 at 6:38 AM

    Hi,

    I'm visiting by way of Carol at Maydreamsgardens' blog. What an incredible collection of garden ornaments! Where do you find them ?

    I was born in Jasper and grew up not far from you in Winfield. I was back home this year and was amazed to see that while there are some beautiful old homes not that many people seem interested in gardening !

    You have an incredible garden and I can see that you've put your heart and soul in it - it shows !

    Come on over for a visit .

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  7. Phillip OliverDecember 31, 2007 at 7:48 PM

    The ornaments come from all over the place. Many of them are gifts.

    Carolyn Gail, I have an aunt who lives in Jasper. Thanks for visiting!

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  8. Annie in AustinJanuary 2, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    You've got a great collection, Phillip and it does look festive ~ I have just a few, but one of them is the exact same St Fiacre. Mine hangs up all year on the veranda so maybe it doesn't count as a Christmas ornament here.

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  9. Tony DestroniOctober 17, 2010 at 5:03 PM

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  10. Tony DestroniOctober 17, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    very beautiful collections of ornaments . i love this accessories ! like you i have collections of wind spinners . lovely !

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