Week of September 14, 2012
A butterfly is caught taking a rest from exploring the garden.
Photo by Matt Brown
A view toward the spring at the Pond Garden.
Photo by Joe Henderson
Hibiscus sabdariffa, Thai Red Roselle, begins to produce flowers in the Vegetable Garden. The calyces will be harvested to make tea.
Photo by Doug Croft
Chanticleer engulfed by vegetation.
Photo by Joe Henderson
A praying mantis out for a stroll.
Photo by Bryan Christ
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blond Ambition' growing in the Rock Ledge.
Photo by Joe Henderson
Frothy masses of panic grass (Panicum capillare) sooth the Rock Ledge.
Photo by Joe Henderson
'Cream of Saskatchewan' watermelon ripens on the Vegetable Garden fence.
Photo by Doug Croft
Casting dark shadows across the sorghum field in the Serpentine.
Photo by Joe Henderson
Morning dew settling on the Yucca rostrata in the Dry Garden.
Photo by Joe Henderson
What's in Bloom - 2011 Season
Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Make parking reservations here.
Parking reservations are required until
3pm Saturdays & Sundays,
and until 6:30pm Friday evenings.
Parking reservations are not required on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Friday Late Closings
Open until 8pm May 3 through
August 30.
Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.
Early Saturdays in 2024
We open at 8:00am on August 3,
September 7, October 5, and November 2 for early entrance in 2024.
2024 Season Pass
Purchase a 2024 Season Pass, good through November 3, 2024.
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
Once Upon a Garden:
Storytime at Chanticleer
Story Time will be held at 9:30am,
on July 20, August 10 . Registration is required.
Woody Plant Conference
Friday, July 19, 2024 at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Register here.
Perennial Plant Conference
Friday, October 18, 2024 at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Register here.
Workshops at Chanticleer
Chanticleer hosts many workshops at the garden. View the list here.
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