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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, ...

Oh, To Be in England…

Oh wait, I am in England! This is a dream of a lifetime trip for me.

I had hoped to blog along during my trip but I can’t upload photos for some reason (I am only using my phone). I am posting daily on Instagram of the lovely places I am seeing. My Instagram ID is phillipoliver if you want to follow me. 

Cheerio!

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  1. I have been following you on Instagram and loving all your beautiful photos and commentary.

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  2. I just found your blog today. Enjoy your time. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada ❤️ 🇨🇦

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  3. Lucky you! I have awesome memories of my trip to the Cornwall last summer. I'm not on Instagram, but I'll look forward to a long post from your visit to England: my favorite country in the whole world!
    Chavli

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