See a Movie!

Cooler temperatures and shorter days make keep us indoors but we can still escape to a movie or two!

Here's a list of 10 popular movies with a significant focus on gardening 🍃

1. The Secret Garden (1993) - A heartwarming tale of a young girl who discovers a hidden, transformative garden.

2. Greenfingers (2000) - Based on a true story, this film showcases prisoners finding redemption and purpose through gardening.

3. A Little Chaos (2014) - Set against the grandeur of Versailles, it tells the story of a female landscape designer commissioned to construct a garden feature.

4. The Gardener (2017) - A documentary highlighting the intricate and expansive private gardens created by horticulturist Frank Cabot.

5. The Constant Gardener (2005) - A thrilling drama intertwining romance, politics, and pharmaceutical conspiracies with the metaphor of gardening.

6. Tulip Fever (2017) - A period drama set in the 17th century Netherlands, delving into the obsession and trade of tulip bulbs. 🌷 🌷

7. Grow Your Own (2007) - A British comedy-drama focusing on a group of allotment holders in North England and their shared passion for gardening.

8. Back to Eden (2011) - A documentary advocating for natural, organic gardening methods inspired by nature's design.

9. Green Card (1990) - While not exclusively about gardening, it features a character who dreams of creating a Manhattan rooftop garden as a metaphor for his aspirations.

10. Peter Rabbit (2018) - An animated film that brings Beatrix Potter's beloved characters to life, with a garden being a central setting in many of their adventures. 🐇 🐰

These movies showcase the diverse ways in which gardening is portrayed in cinema, from dramas and documentaries to comedies and animations. I hope you enjoy!

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