The Leaves of Elvis' Garden: A Conversation with Larry Geller

Leaves of Elvis' Garden

by Larry Geller

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	967 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	217 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Item Weight	:	15.1 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.59 x 1.69 x 7.72 inches

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Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion is one of the most iconic homes in the world. Every year, thousands of fans visit Graceland to see where Elvis lived and worked. One of the most popular attractions at Graceland is the Jungle Room, a music room that Elvis decorated with lush plants and flowers.

Larry Geller was Elvis Presley's gardener from 1970 to 1977. He was responsible for the care and maintenance of the Jungle Room, as well as the rest of the Graceland grounds. In this article, Geller discusses the leaves of Elvis' garden, and how they played a role in the singer's life.

The Jungle Room

The Jungle Room was Elvis Presley's favorite room in Graceland. It was a place where he could relax and escape from the pressures of his career. The room was decorated with a variety of plants and flowers, including palms, ferns, and orchids. The leaves of these plants created a lush and tropical atmosphere, which Elvis found calming and inspiring.

Geller remembers that Elvis was particularly fond of the Monstera deliciosa, or Swiss cheese plant. "He loved the big, glossy leaves," Geller says. "He would often sit in the Jungle Room and just stare at the plants. He said that they made him feel peaceful and happy."

The Meditation Garden

In addition to the Jungle Room, Elvis Presley also had a meditation garden at Graceland. The garden was located behind the mansion, and it was a place where Elvis could go to pray and reflect. The garden was filled with a variety of plants and flowers, including roses, lilies, and jasmine. The leaves of these plants created a peaceful and serene atmosphere, which Elvis found conducive to meditation.

Geller remembers that Elvis would often spend hours in the meditation garden. "He would sit on a bench and just listen to the sounds of nature," Geller says. "He said that the garden helped him to connect with his spiritual side."

The Legacy of Elvis' Garden

Elvis Presley's garden was a reflection of his personality and his love of nature. The leaves of his plants created a lush and tropical atmosphere, which he found calming and inspiring. The garden was also a place where he could connect with his spiritual side.

Today, Elvis Presley's garden is a popular tourist attraction at Graceland. Visitors from all over the world come to see the place where Elvis found peace and inspiration. The leaves of his plants continue to remind visitors of the singer's love of nature and his connection to the spiritual world.

The leaves of Elvis Presley's garden played an important role in the singer's life. They created a lush and tropical atmosphere that he found calming and inspiring. The leaves also helped him to connect with his spiritual side. Today, Elvis Presley's garden is a popular tourist attraction at Graceland, and it continues to remind visitors of the singer's love of nature and his connection to the spiritual world.

Leaves of Elvis' Garden

by Larry Geller

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	967 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	217 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Item Weight	:	15.1 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.59 x 1.69 x 7.72 inches

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