Paradise Found: Gardening in Unlikely Places

My favorite thing about both of Rebecca Cole's books is that she does not make the art of gardening and design seem too precious or difficult for the average lay person. Both of her books inspire confidence in those of us who think we have a pretty good sense of style but never went to RISDE or a school for Botany. She tells lovely anecdotes about people like you and me who are inspired by her work and go back to their own cement rooftops or scraggly backyards and create paradise where once there was none. Her writing is lively, funny and informative. I can honestly say that I have never read a gardening book from cover to cover with the exception of this one and her previous book POTTED GARDENS. Aside from the wonderful writing, this book is filled with beautiful images. The smoky style of photographer Helen Norman works perfectly with Rebecca's sophisticated and sometimes whimsical designs. I have given this book to a slew of friends and family. Without fail they tell me how the book inspired them to try gardening and design ideas that they had never before considered. I can't wait to see what Rebecca Cole will do next.

Paradise found is not just a guidebook for gardening. It is an outstanding piece of art! Usually you get a lot of tips and howto's from ordinary gardening books. But this book totally changed my aspect in designing my balcony garden. It gives you various ideas for total cordination and concept of your garden design. Rebecca Cole's artistic sense is extraordinary and very inspiring. This book is a MUST OWN! Very beautiful photographs, too!

A dear gardening friend and I bought this book for each other and it is quite a treat. The book is a wonderful read and full of ideas and suggestions for creating our own bit of Paradise. Visually, the book is amazingly beautiful. The premise of the book may be for small, patio and container gardens but Rebecca Coles "eye" for Paradise may be used for any size garden. And everyone needs their own bit of Paradise to take the time to breath a bit more slowly, to bring the senses alive to fragrances, sights and sounds that we take for granted everyday. Every garden holds the potential for giving us a glimpse of Paradise - Thanks Rebecca!

This book is so beautiful. After I received it I bought a copy for my best gardening buddy. I need to get one more for a couple who are apartment dwellers, but I found it very inspiring and useful and I garden on 3/4 of an acre. It's the best thing visually since "The Art of French Gardening". Thank you Rebecca Cole!

Rebecca Cole has done it again as she did with Potted Gardens. She has written a book on gardening that even a non-gardener can enjoy. As her brother, you might believe I am obligated to offer a favorable review. You are right. As a non-gardener, I can distance myself from this subject and thereby offer an objective opinion. Paradise Found--Gardening in Unlikely Spaces holds great interest for me. Rebecca's writing is clear, full of detail, and just fun to read. Helen Norman's photographs beautifully fill each page.In this book Rebecca Cole wants you to consider how the garden will be enjoyed. Gardens are loved because of their inherent beauty, by their use as a place to entertain guests, and in just the joy of planning and maintaining. The vision of your garden becomes the take off point for finding a garden paradise. Ideas are offered to help your vision become a reality and to let the growing begin. Several sections of the book deal with the diagnosis of problems in some gardens. Solutions for these problems are ingenious and well illustrated. Tips on maintaining, planting, and furnishing your garden are all covered throughout this book.Paradise Found looks great on the coffee table. It has substance inside the covers. Gardeners and book lovers can find their paradise in both likely and unlikely spaces in this book.