One of the best things about my job is that I've been able to visit a number of public and private gardens over the years...and pretend that it's all in the line of duty.  I've even been able to convince people around here that it's part of my job description. At this point I've amassed a collection of quite a few images, so for those that are interested, I'd like to share. The slideshow requires the Adobe Flash Player.

The first garden I'd like to feature is Chanticleer, one of my all time favorites. Located in Wayne, PA ... outside Philadelphia. This is the former estate of the Rosengartens, beautifully maintained, like you imagine an estate garden must have been lovingly cared for early in the last century. That doesn't mean the collections are old-fashioned, though. Quite the contrary, much here is new and innovative, sometimes even whimsical (note the garden furniture). Pay special attention to the container gardens and the combinations of tropicals and traditional perennials. They are open seasonally, and only on certain days of the week, so be sure to check before you visit. Just about everything you need to know is on their website - www.chanticleergarden.org

Chanticleer