Week of May 20, 2011

Allium 'White Giant' seems to float amidst a backdrop of Baptisia alba flowers in the gravel gardens.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Anchusa azurea and Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screaming Yellow' vie for attention on the Long Border.
Photo by Doug Croft

Arisaema thunbergii ssp. urashima, an Asian Jack in the Pulpit with a very long sapadix, blooms in the Asian Woods garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper

The cool season vegetables in the Vegetable Garden relishing the rain and cooler temperatures.
Photo by Doug Croft

Rhododendron blossoms float in a container on the sunporch.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii', golden chain tree, highlights the arches in the Cut Flower Garden.
Photo by Doug Croft

Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus creates a carpet of pink in the gravel garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Gladiolus communis ssp. byzantinus, after a rain on the rock ledge near the pond.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Vegetable boxes full of Nasturtium, Thyme, Calendula, and purple mustard perch on the walls in the kitchen garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper

The flower of Podophyllum 'Spotty Dotty' , a hybrid Asian Mayapple, Hangs below the spotted leaf in the Asian Woods garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Anchusa azurea, Italian Bugloss opens it's electric blue flowers on the Long Border.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor' a European Beech with a very decorative leaf, flanks the entrance-way to the Kitchen Courtyard Gardens.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Ornathogalum dubium, a bulb from South Africa, mingles with parsley, rosemary and beets in the teacup garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper
What's in Bloom - 2010 Season
Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Parking reservations are only required on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, until 3:00pm.
On Saturdays and Sundays they are required until 3:00pm.
On Friday evenings they are required until 6:30pm.
Reservations are not required on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Friday Evenings
The garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.
Early Saturdays in 2025
We open at 8:00am on the following Saturdays: August 2, September 6, October 4, and November 1.
Regular admission fees apply and Parking reservations are required.
House and Garden Tours
Held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am.
Learn more and register here.
Garden Highlights Tour
Held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm.
Learn more and register here.
News & Events
Employment Opportunity
Chanticleer is looking for a Seasonal Assistant Horticulturist
Position Details
Chanticleer In the News
High praise from The London Times.
Biodiversity Survey
We are proud to announce the release of our Biodiversity Survey, which outlines the impact that our garden has on the insect and animal populations that we intersect with.
Listen to Bill Thomas on Margaret Roach's podcast, A Way to Garden, as they discuss the Biodiversity Survey.
Read the Full Report
Once Upon a Garden:
Storytime at Chanticleer
Story Time will be held at 9:30am,
on July 19 and August 9. Registration is required.
Woody Plant Conference
Join the 2025 Woody Plant Conference virtually or in-person at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
Register now.
Garden Design Workshop
July 26-29, 2025
Register Here
Perennial Plant Conference
Join the 2025 Perennial Plant Conference virtually or in-person at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
Register now.
Chanticleer Emails
Stay current - Sign up
Chanticleer is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for the public and is an equal opportunity employer.