Top 12 Quotes & Sayings by Rachel Lambert Mellon

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Last updated on November 8, 2024.

Rachel Lambert Mellon, often known as Bunny Mellon, was an American horticulturalist, gardener, philanthropist, and art collector. She designed and planted a number of significant gardens, including the White House Rose Garden, and assembled one of the largest collections of rare horticultural books. Mellon was the second wife of philanthropist and horse breeder Paul Mellon.

American - Celebrity | August 9, 1910 - March 17, 2014

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As a child, I had lived many years in Southampton and sang in the choir of the Dune Church.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

One of the first gardens I did outside the family was for the designer Hattie Carnegie. I was 23 then, and I went to her salon, but could not afford any of her dresses myself, though I loved them. Miss Carnegie suggested I do a garden in exchange for a coat and dress, and so I designed and planted a garden for her.

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Wild flowers grow where they will.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

I always design a landscape with fixed horizons whether it be mountains or a stone wall around a 20-foot-square plot.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

Nothing should be noticed.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

You know I'm weak on good looks.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

The sky is a free asset in design, and nothing unnecessary should be planted that takes away the sky.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

I'm nearly blind. I can hardly see. But I'm taking some herbs. Something quacky.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

I was sitting alone in a grim mood - furious that the press attacked Senator Edwards on the price of a haircut. But it inspired me - from now on, all haircuts, etc., that are necessary and important for his campaign - please send the bills to me... It is a way to help our friend without government restrictions.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

I don't know what I've done that has made people so interested in me, more than anyone else.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

Part of creating is understanding that there is always more to do; nothing is ever completely finished.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

I was sitting alone in a grim mood - furious that the press attacked Senator Edwards on the price of a haircut. But it inspired me - from now on, all haircuts, etc., that are necessary and important for his campaign - please send the bills to me. ... It is a way to help our friend without government restrictions.

Rachel Lambert Mellon

Top 12 Quotes & Sayings by Rachel Lambert Mellon

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