The Pros

For some real garden inspiration, Gus and I skipped church this morning and drove out to Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The weather was sunny but with a cool wind; fortunately, Gus had a few extra sweaters in the car that we put on before we set out to see the grounds.

From the garden's guide: "The estate dates from the early 20th century, when land along the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was developed for summer homes to escape the heat of Philadelphia. Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., whose family's pharmaceutical firm would become part of Merck & Company, chose the Wayne-St. David's area to build his surburban retreat."

Here is a view of the main house at the entrance to the gardens:

Beds at Chanticleer Terrace:

The darling Spring House in the lower grounds:

And a little pond friend...I thought he was a statue!

Incredible fields of daffodils - some were already spent but there were still plenty to enjoy:

And quite possibly the world's most enviable set of cold frames...if only!

Finally, what could make for a more relaxing spring Sunday, strolling with Gus through such beautiful scenery?