Claude Monet once said, "Gardening was something I learned in my youth. I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers." Like Monet, I am also inspired by the beautiful flowers in bloom at his restored garden in Giverny, France. Derek Fell's The Magic of Monet's Garden: His Planting Plans and Color Harmonies is the best alternative to strolling through Monet's five-acre oasis, smelling the seasonal flowers, and marveling over what it would have been like to watch Monet paint — and plant. Take a look:
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From: Rowaida Flayhan | 8/4/12 at 5:54 pm
Love love it. Have a wonderful weekend
From: Alison Pockat | 8/7/12 at 7:28 pm
I love this garden. It is so vibrant and full of color. It looks like this book does a great job of capturing it!
From: Paul | 9/20/12 at 4:47 am
You always have the best book recommendations!