As spring rears its head on March 20, the season ushers in the arrival of fine weather, with the mercury rising, clouds giving way to blue skies and outings in the sun. It is also the time of the rebirth of trees and flowers. The opportunity to treat yourself to a book on this theme!
Remarkable gardens by Monum Patrimoine Eds Du
To mark the 20th anniversary of the “Jardins remarquables” (remarkable gardens) label, which now covers 320 sites, the publisher Monum Patrimoine Eds Du is unveiling a book, released at the end of 2024 and written by Cécile Niesseron, on the most incredible gardens in France and Belgium. Historical, botanical, vegetable gardens, orchards, artistic… 32 gardens are presented in the form of a walk through plants and flowers.
A Year of Flowers by Phaidon France
Published in October 2024 by Phaidon France, A Year of Flowers is the bible for gardeners. The book focuses on bulbs, with 150 varieties presented according to the seasons. Between the flowering periods, the descriptions and planting advice, this collection written by Lucy Bellamy, former editor-in-chief of Gardens Illustrated magazine, invites you to arrange your garden and grow beautiful creations of nature.
Flowers: Art and Bouquets by Assouline
Incorporating the classics of the Assouline collections, Flowers: Art and Bouquets is an ode to floral compositions. From delicate, minimalist buds to colorful or monochrome floral displays, this book highlights creations that have inspired the greatest artists, designers, poets and other creators. Sixtine Dubly, a journalist specializing in design, traces the evolution of floral design and the works of forty contemporary floral artists.
The Book of Palm by Taschen
During trips to the Amazon across Brazil and Peru, the German botanist Von Martius compiled a portfolio of all species of palm tree. This Taschen encyclopedia is renowned for the meticulous classification of these plants, its maps, its cross-sectional diagrams and its landscapes. A dive into the world of the palm tree like a real exotic journey.
Around the world in 80 gardens by Epa Eds
Epa Eds invites us to travel to the four corners of the world to discover the most exceptional gardens. From the contemplative garden of Ryoan-ji in Japan to the arid Karoo Desert Garden in South Africa, via the classical garden of Peterhof Palace in Russia and Monet’s exuberant garden in Giverny, Michel Beauvais offers us an anthology of the most beautiful outdoor plant creations, the diversity of which bears witness to the ancestral know-how and the notion of aesthetics specific to each country.
Our favorite?
Assouline’s new book: Chic Dogs. This book, published in March, traces the history of the place of dogs in our cultures over the centuries. Who hasn’t heard of the Queen of England’s corgis, Coco Chanel’s Gigot, Maria Callas’ poodle or Winston Churchill’s bulldog? Promoted by the great and the good, decade after decade, dogs, as playful as they are charismatic and glamorous, are in the spotlight.
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