Chanticleer Gardens
Rich and I visited three different gardens recently. This past Sunday we spent several hours at Chanticleer (once the home of the Rosengartens), a 47-acre estate located in Radnor, PA, of which some 35 acres are open to the public. The literature says it “has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America,” and it’s totally worth the $10 per person fee to enter the grounds. There are gorgeous gardens, including a teacup garden and a pond garden, lovely paths to walk, and some 5,000+ plants to peruse. I particularly liked the “Ruin and Garvel” garden. Here are a few of the photos from the day.
A flower and vegetable garden on the left and the “Teacup Garden” on the right.
My favorite area!
The water on top of this table-like structure is very still and creates a deep mirror-like reflection of the greenery around it. We kept putting our hands in the water!
The bottom half of the photo on the left is a reflection from that same water-topped structure.
The pond garden has some of the largest lilies I’ve ever seen in my life. And, of course, I had to take some butterfly pictures.
I was only able to get two shots of that hummingbird before it flew off never for me to find it again.
Rich in the garden and me inside a small structure in which the entire interior was whimsically painted.
I suspect we will return again, as I know there is more for us to explore. Visit their website for more information.
September 3rd, 2013 at 3:32 pm
I have found Chanticleer to be the most wonderful garden in the world: not just in America! I am so lucky to live within an hour of the place. Cannot fathom why I haven’t gotten there yet this year. At least there’s still time!
September 3rd, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Eleanor, funny enough, it took us about an hour, too! And, I am amazed that we never made it there sooner. Actually, Rich discovered it when looking for places for afternoon outdoor trips. :)
September 3rd, 2013 at 7:44 pm
Looks like a wonderful garden and a must see in that area. I wonder how they keep mosquitoes from breeding in that water feature. I’ll have to figure out a way to get there and enjoy the garden.
Getting a photo of a hummingbird is impressive!
September 3rd, 2013 at 8:42 pm
Jeanne, yes, it’s a very impressive place and a lovely way to spend an afternoon. I’m not sure about the mosquitoes, but they do have a full time staff of people working there. Maybe if you get there you can ask. The hummingbird was luck!