Re: Chelsea Show and Europe

> Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:40:22 +0100
>  From: "Louise" <louise@the-english-family.freeserve.co.uk>
  
>  We've just booked a break in a cottage in Kent in May and
>  when checking the details and the map I've discovered it's
>  in walking distance of Sissinghurst.  Yay!!!  It's a shame
>  that we're going a little earlier than you Janis, or I would
>  have said let's meet at Sissinghurst.

Oh, Louise, that sounds so wonderful!  You must write and tell us of your 
experiences.  Wouldn't it have been lovely to have met and enjoyed 
Sissinghurst together?  It may be just as well as I would probably be too 
absorbed in the garden to be very sociable.   

>  We went to Giverny a few years ago in May and it was
>  wonderful.  It's much smaller than I anticipated and at
>  first I didn't think it was very colourful - just lots of
>  greens, but once we got into the gardens, the colour
>  combinations were terrific.  

That's why I have chosen Giverny as a priority.  There are, I know, grander 
gardens near Paris.  But Monet has always been my inspiration for color.  To 
me, he is the all-time master of color, both in his paintings and in his 
gardens.  I have a book, Monet's Gardens, I think it's called, that shows 
photos of his paintings next to the Giverny gardens that inspired them.  So 
many times when I am working on a design I have referred to that book for 
enlightenment.  I am delighted that when we are there the wisteria he planted 
over the bridge will be in bloom.  It will be such a thrill to see that 
painting come to life.  

>Have a great time won't you,
>  and tell us all about it when you come home.

I'm not much of a photographer, but I am planning on having my garden photos 
printed to disk and setting up a web site so all of you can see them.  

Thanks to all of you for your help and good wishes!  --Janis

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