WOW! I agree wholeheartedly with your comment Julie that it is more European. His enthusiasm and commitment to his vocation and the garden simply bounces out of his answers. The furniture made me happy - places to stop and sit are vital to immerse yourself, to feel it all around you. Do the gardens merge into each other, like rooms or is it a different approach?
Glad you enjoyed hearing from Grant! Yes, his enthusiasm does come through so well! Yes, they have over a dozen different areas in the garden that cover a few acres. If you take a look at my first post, I have a map there that might help.
Chanticleer is a dream for anyone who loves gardens - their willingness to experiment in planting design and site design is awesome. Their special touches likes the plant list holders in each garden is delightful!
Definitely a plant person's garden! Yes, the lists are oh so helpful and such a gift to experiencing the garden. They help make it such a joy to visit, and I am so thankful that there are wonderful horticulturalists like Grant there to care for it each day. 🌿🌿🌿
I have visited Chanticleer once and have since looked forward to when can I get back, it was such a wonderful experience. I learned so much, practical ideas like using bamboo as fencing border, using smaller wire within the fenced vegetable garden to keep away critters, topping off trees rather than fully removing. Those are helpful things but the visual beauty of the place was indescribable. I bought the book the art of Chanticleer and I get to go there in my mind until I can go back in person.
So glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! It is quite the garden—more European in style than American as they allow plants to really grow! Definitely an exuberant experience. 🌿
I enjoyed the photographs and interview with Grant, especially his description of his immersive experiences while working in the gardens.
Yes, he talks about it so well! So glad you enjoyed it!
WOW! I agree wholeheartedly with your comment Julie that it is more European. His enthusiasm and commitment to his vocation and the garden simply bounces out of his answers. The furniture made me happy - places to stop and sit are vital to immerse yourself, to feel it all around you. Do the gardens merge into each other, like rooms or is it a different approach?
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Glad you enjoyed hearing from Grant! Yes, his enthusiasm does come through so well! Yes, they have over a dozen different areas in the garden that cover a few acres. If you take a look at my first post, I have a map there that might help.
Chanticleer is a dream for anyone who loves gardens - their willingness to experiment in planting design and site design is awesome. Their special touches likes the plant list holders in each garden is delightful!
Definitely a plant person's garden! Yes, the lists are oh so helpful and such a gift to experiencing the garden. They help make it such a joy to visit, and I am so thankful that there are wonderful horticulturalists like Grant there to care for it each day. 🌿🌿🌿
I have visited Chanticleer once and have since looked forward to when can I get back, it was such a wonderful experience. I learned so much, practical ideas like using bamboo as fencing border, using smaller wire within the fenced vegetable garden to keep away critters, topping off trees rather than fully removing. Those are helpful things but the visual beauty of the place was indescribable. I bought the book the art of Chanticleer and I get to go there in my mind until I can go back in person.
So glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! It is quite the garden—more European in style than American as they allow plants to really grow! Definitely an exuberant experience. 🌿