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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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May roses

"Rambling Rector" on pergola
"Sea Foam" and "Blaze" roses along with honeysuckle
 
"American Beauty"


"Gartendirektor Otto Linne" (hedge) and "Tausendschon" on back of fence.

 
"Veilchenblau"

 
"Veilchenblau"



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 12, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    When I see a spectacle like this I feel a deep seated case of Rose envy. Heavenly.

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  2. LarryMay 12, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Glorious!!

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  3. KrissuMay 12, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    So beautiful! :)

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineMay 13, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! These photos make me want to have arbors filled with wonderful roses.

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  5. debsgardenMay 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Wonderful! There is nothing like a swath of roses to create a mood of romanticism. I once planted Rambling Rector, hoping it would climb a nearby tree and create such a spell. Didn't happen; it neither bloomed or climbed, and eventually I removed it. Sigh. Yours is perfect!

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  6. NicMay 15, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Wonderful! And the rest of the garden looks just picture-perfect as well!

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  7. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Love your Veilchenblau; mine is still in its infancy stage :).

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  8. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful!
    Love your Veilchenblau! Mine is still in its infancy stage. :)

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  9. Tatyana@MySecretGardenMay 21, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I know I've said it many times, but here it is again - your garden is gorgeous! And, the roses are charming!

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  10. SwimrayMay 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I really enjoyed the violet lavender colors, if that is their real color. They look that way on my computer screen. I want even though I don't grow roses.
    Ray

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  11. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  12. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful!

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