I’m so happy I fell upon this video, I grew up in Kennett Square on a farm that directly bordered Longwood Gardens. I’m 70 now and I was a kid back then believe it or not Longwood was absolutely free. You just walked in and walked around school trips went there almost every year from the local schools and other places and from our farm that was just to the north of Longwood on Valley Road. We could hear the chimes from the chime Tower at 5 o’clockevery night
Oh Erin, these gardens just make my heart smile! And I am ashamed to admit that I am just 1 1/2 hours away!! Chanticleer here I come. And ever since "reading" his book, The Layered Garden, I constantly try to emulate Mr. Culp's style. This was a gift. Thanks
This video was a feast for the eyes! Like you said, each garden was unique and interesting...reflecting each gardeners' personalities and creativity. There is so much inspiration there. Gardens with the gorgeous surroundings of nature just bring me peace. Thank you Erin, for sharing these tours. ♥🌻🌲🌼
Erin, I'm speechless in the beauty and tranquility of the private gardens. There's nothing else like them!! Thank you for sharing. ❤❤I love the shade gardens and the containers.
What a great video Erin! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. And this (by the way) is how to include music in a video.subtle nod not distracting. Loved it all.
Thank you for sharing. It was very interesting, and relaxing. I don’t have gardens like that where I live, so it’s a pleasure when someone takes the time to share, and express their pleasure in other people’s beauty.
Although so vast and opulent as Longwood is, I will never tire of visiting Chanticleer for the ever changing gardens. I was told (I don’t know if its true) that the 5 designers are given free rein to create their visions every year. They certainly do not disappoint.
There's nothing more to say that hasn't already been said in the comments. But I will tell you that this video was so beautiful and calm that it became so emotional with the combination of your footage accompanied by your choice of music. I know I will replay this many, many times over as it provides tremendous inspiration and also an 'escape' from the world these days. ❤Thank you.
OMG ! These gardens were amazing...just amazing. I can't even imagine what it was like to be there in person to see and experience all of the beauty, hard work, planning, etc that went into developing the gardens. I think, for me, the hosta hill mass planting was the most memorable. That surprised me too, as I'm not usually a big hosta person. Your thoughts on any plant can be amazing when planted in mass really came true for me when I saw that hill with all of the hostas. I am assuming that most of these families have gardeners employed to keep everything looking good all of the time. I was also surprised how the container gardens looked so lush and full. The whole video was inspiring, that is for sure. I just got out of the hospital from a serious bout of pneumonia and watching this really lifted my spirits. Thank so much for sharing this trip.
Oh Erin, thank you so much for sharing these gardens with us. Based on your recommendation, my husband and I went to Chanticleer in the spring along with Longwood Gardens. I have to go back to Chanticleer to see the kitchen and cut flower gardens. You must have been buzzing with ideas when you got home from touring these gardens. That's exactly why I love watching your videos and others because they inspire me. Again, thank you so much!
Oh my goodness! I’ll be watching this several times! Yes PA is a beautiful state, with so much history, wonderful antique shops, unbelievable garden, mansions (open to public). I can’t get over all the tropical plants in those private gardens❤ (KH)
Thank you Erin for showing us these amazing gardens. I will be sharing your video with many of my gardening friends. I got many great ideas for next year.
Thanks so much Erin! Although I live in Oregon now, Chanticleer is 2 hours from my hometown in PA. It is on my list. I so appreciate your narration of all these gardens. I went to my neighborhood garden tour this past June. I totally get what you mean about the personality of each garden. The feeling of all the love and care that went into each garden especially the older ones...20, 30, 40 years with the same gardener . Very special. Full of Soul. I sometimes catch a glimpse of that in my garden of 24 years. I am trying to pay attention more and get quiet for more glimpses. This video reminds me to do just that. Thanks.
This was such a wonderful compilation of the gardens at the Fling. You hit the nail on the head - nothing is more inspirational than visiting gardens where you can immediately see the love that has gone into it, regardless of the size, style...or weather! One thing I can't believe is that I actually missed that pool area at Chanticleer...how on earth did that happen? And that underwater shot was awesome! PS Also loved our little side-adventure in the shops at Peddler's Village - it was a true pleasure spending that bit of time with you.
I love Coleus, so many textures, leaf shape and deep bright colors...always look great and thrive all Summer long...it is my go to if and when I buy annuals🥰
Thank you Erin for such an inspiring video! I grew up with Longwood practically in my backyard and visited regularly, but have never been to Chanticleer 🤷♀️ Loved all the many beautiful containers throughout all these places - so incredibly inspiring that my head is spinning with ideas! Thank you for sharing!
So sorry you didn't have more footage of Brandywine Cottage. David Culp is a genius and a wonderful, kind man. His book The Layered Garden is one of my favorites. Northview is great with the English influence and Jenny Rose Carey is another fantastic person. So glad you had fun in the garden capital of the US. Come back to see more!
To this day the best private garden I have seen is nearby on a 50'x150' lot. It is so well planned and executed that you would not even know you were in a city and you feel like you are in a different world.
What a treat ! Thank you Erin. I'm watching in Cheshire, UK , so it's wonderful to see some of your great Americian gardens :) I love a quirky garden :)
I'm gunna have to copy that Longwood container garden! The purple & lime one. With the big giant tall palm or whatever that is. Oh My Gosh it's DIVINE!! And I already have half the plants, so yeah, I'm definitely copying that for next year!!
Wow, what a great video Erin! I loved that you let the gardens speak for themselves, with just enough VO to guide our attention. I couldn't make the Fling this year but this video went a long way to compensating for missing such a great event. Thank you!
There is so much to see in public gardens within an hour or two from center city Philadelphia. And so much history, including women in horticulture. The average person can have Erin’s experience (hopefully minus the tropical storm) for not a lot of money.
Thank you for sharing! Yes! Chanticleer is THE BEST!! I’ve been to gardens near and far and this is one that I most favor. So nice to see all these gardens!
I can’t wait until my garden matures with its larger trees, I love a textured, green garden with only the occasional touch from flowers, as I live in such a hot environment.
As a west coast landscape architect for 50 years, II would call most of the 'gardens' shown here 'plant displays' designed and implemented by master horticulturalists. There is special emphasis on flower displays. Gardens, on the other hand are outdoor spaces - whether created by flowering plants or other materials - that create an artful or designed space. Classic gardens have an overall structure that creates a visual and physical setting. Flowers are incidental The gardens designed by Rich Haag at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island near Seattle and a good example, as are many of the classic Italian gardens
Beautiful to see Philadelphia gardens featured. As a Philly girl born and raised, I recall visits to Longwood Gardens very fondly and drew much inspiration from that masterpiece, even now living in Las Vegas. Philadelphia is a city filled to the brim with culture and elegance, creativity and yes, even serenity. This video is such a treat! Thank you for sharing. It's been 17 years and I am more homesick than ever now!!!!
Erin - thank you SO much for this. I was scheduled to attend this year's Fling and had been looking forward to touring these gardens in my own region. An emergency intervened but through your video I feel like I was there! Really appreciate this! Thank you!
Thank you! We have been gardening in a less scuptured style but others in our area have almost cookie cutter styles. It is refreshing to see what we are attempting on a much larger scale. I wonder how many of the private gardens you toured bring in outside help. I found much encouragement and inspiration so thank you!
Love the moss spheres looks like they planted vines in them to train up the chain? Maybe? Also, do we see a raked pebble garden surrounding your banana plant in your future? I am sure yours will have deer hoove prints in it to add to the ambiance. I kid ha ha, well it's Wisconsin. I loved the tours thanks for taking us along. :D Have a lovely day.
Wow, what a treat for you! 14 gardens. Thank you for sharing. I was excited to see a plant Painted Palette Persicaria) someone gave me this year at Chanticleer-now I know it's great one! :) So many wonderful ideas at these gardens.
Driving to dc next weekend. Train to nyc. I was going to stop in Philly and drive to chanticleer but decided I’ll go next spring. I drooled over my Chanticleer book for three years now.
Erin, really enjoyed your garden visits. You have been very creative in putting this video together. Just watched a second time - so much to take in. Spectacular gardens. Thanks
Great tour Erin, like a walk down memory lane! Although there were a few shots I didn't even recognize from some of these gardens 😂. So easy to miss things! Thanks for sharing, it was great to meet you in person! -Amy
so beautiful, thank you for sharing with us! a friend who is a garden designer has grown a curly willow in a pot for many years, and I have always wanted to copy her. need to put it on the list!
I watch quite a few video's from Garden Design with David Culp. House look different from what I remember and garden. David went into quite detail about the work he did on the hillside but did not see it in your video's or I missed it. Thanks for sharing all the video's really enjoyed watching your you tube video.
Surprising reliance on lots of annuals and tropicals
My friend in Ontario, makes her 'pilgrimage' to Chanticleer every year and now I see why! Thank you for sharing, Erin.
Containers at Chanticleer were truly amazing.
Erin, these gardens are spectacular!!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share them with us!!!
Erin,
Love the transition from b&w to color @ the beginning of each section--simple, yet elegant. 😊
Never thought I’d put Pennsylvania on my must see list for travel, but as a gardener now it’s on bucket list! Fantastic
Balm for the soul, this video. Thank you, Erin. ❤
I’m so happy I fell upon this video, I grew up in Kennett Square on a farm that directly bordered Longwood Gardens. I’m 70 now and I was a kid back then believe it or not Longwood was absolutely free. You just walked in and walked around school trips went there almost every year from the local schools and other places and from our farm that was just to the north of Longwood on Valley Road. We could hear the chimes from the chime Tower at 5 o’clockevery night
Oh Erin, these gardens just make my heart smile! And I am ashamed to admit that I am just 1 1/2 hours away!! Chanticleer here I come. And ever since "reading" his book, The Layered Garden, I constantly try to emulate Mr. Culp's style. This was a gift. Thanks
I really like the fish swimming in the groundcover.
I have only one word, WOW! The creativity everywhere you went is just amazing!
Thank you for bringing these gardens to us, Erin. I'll be watching this over and over again. ~ Lisa
Thank you for taking us along! So much inspiration!
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Creative daydreaming time.........
Appreciated, thank you.
This video was a feast for the eyes! Like you said, each garden was unique and interesting...reflecting each gardeners' personalities and creativity. There is so much inspiration there. Gardens with the gorgeous surroundings of nature just bring me peace. Thank you Erin, for sharing these tours. ♥🌻🌲🌼
Erin, I'm speechless in the beauty and tranquility of the private gardens. There's nothing else like them!! Thank you for sharing. ❤❤I love the shade gardens and the containers.
What a great video Erin! Thanks for taking us along for the ride. And this (by the way) is how to include music in a video.subtle nod not distracting. Loved it all.
Thank you for sharing. It was very interesting, and relaxing. I don’t have gardens like that where I live, so it’s a pleasure when someone takes the time to share, and express their pleasure in other people’s beauty.
Thank you for allowing us to share your experience.
Although so vast and opulent as Longwood is, I will never tire of visiting Chanticleer for the ever changing gardens. I was told (I don’t know if its true) that the 5 designers are given free rein to create their visions every year. They certainly do not disappoint.
There's nothing more to say that hasn't already been said in the comments. But I will tell you that this video was so beautiful and calm that it became so emotional with the combination of your footage accompanied by your choice of music. I know I will replay this many, many times over as it provides tremendous inspiration and also an 'escape' from the world these days. ❤Thank you.
Now that is the way to show a garden! Nice and slow so we could actually see all the beauty. Thank you so so much!
OMG ! These gardens were amazing...just amazing. I can't even imagine what it was like to be there in person to see and experience all of the beauty, hard work, planning, etc that went into developing the gardens. I think, for me, the hosta hill mass planting was the most memorable. That surprised me too, as I'm not usually a big hosta person. Your thoughts on any plant can be amazing when planted in mass really came true for me when I saw that hill with all of the hostas. I am assuming that most of these families have gardeners employed to keep everything looking good all of the time. I was also surprised how the container gardens looked so lush and full. The whole video was inspiring, that is for sure. I just got out of the hospital from a serious bout of pneumonia and watching this really lifted my spirits. Thank so much for sharing this trip.
Just wow, Erin! Those containers were utterly inspiring!!❤
Oh Erin, thank you so much for sharing these gardens with us. Based on your recommendation, my husband and I went to Chanticleer in the spring along with Longwood Gardens. I have to go back to Chanticleer to see the kitchen and cut flower gardens. You must have been buzzing with ideas when you got home from touring these gardens. That's exactly why I love watching your videos and others because they inspire me. Again, thank you so much!
Visit Mt. Cuba Center too on your next trip :-)
Wow! What an amazing trip. Thank you for showing us such beautiful spaces.
What an amazing and inspiring gift!! Thank you for compiling and sharing these images!
Oh my goodness! I’ll be watching this several times! Yes PA is a beautiful state, with so much history, wonderful antique shops, unbelievable garden, mansions (open to public). I can’t get over all the tropical plants in those private gardens❤ (KH)
Wow! Wow! Wow! What amazing gardens……all of them! And the containers!!! Thanks so much for sharing! I loved every minute of it!
I get Chanticleer garden videos through the seasons and lovely to see.
Erin, Thanks for taking us along on this tour of beautiful gardens! Love the music, it was so relaxing.
Thank you Erin for showing us these amazing gardens. I will be sharing your video with many of my gardening friends. I got many great ideas for next year.
Thanks so much Erin! Although I live in Oregon now, Chanticleer is 2 hours from my hometown in PA. It is on my list. I so appreciate your narration of all these gardens. I went to my neighborhood garden tour this past June. I totally get what you mean about the personality of each garden. The feeling of all the love and care that went into each garden especially the older ones...20, 30, 40 years with the same gardener . Very special. Full of Soul. I sometimes catch a glimpse of that in my garden of 24 years. I am trying to pay attention more and get quiet for more glimpses. This video reminds me to do just that. Thanks.
This was such a wonderful compilation of the gardens at the Fling. You hit the nail on the head - nothing is more inspirational than visiting gardens where you can immediately see the love that has gone into it, regardless of the size, style...or weather! One thing I can't believe is that I actually missed that pool area at Chanticleer...how on earth did that happen? And that underwater shot was awesome! PS Also loved our little side-adventure in the shops at Peddler's Village - it was a true pleasure spending that bit of time with you.
Wonderful tour Erin. Love the fade in from B/W to color on the intros. Thanks for taking us along!❤☺
I love Coleus, so many textures, leaf shape and deep bright colors...always look great and thrive all Summer long...it is my go to if and when I buy annuals🥰
Thank you Erin for such an inspiring video! I grew up with Longwood practically in my backyard and visited regularly, but have never been to Chanticleer 🤷♀️
Loved all the many beautiful containers throughout all these places - so incredibly inspiring that my head is spinning with ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing! Chanticleer is definitely on the bucket list now!
Wow!!!! I don’t know what else to say! Thanks for letting us take a peek. That moon gate!!!!!
So sorry you didn't have more footage of Brandywine Cottage. David Culp is a genius and a wonderful, kind man. His book The Layered Garden is one of my favorites. Northview is great with the English influence and Jenny Rose Carey is another fantastic person. So glad you had fun in the garden capital of the US. Come back to see more!
This makes me look forward to spring again! Thanks you for taking us along.
To this day the best private garden I have seen is nearby on a 50'x150' lot.
It is so well planned and executed that you would not even know you were in a city and you feel like you are in a different world.
What a treat ! Thank you Erin. I'm watching in Cheshire, UK , so it's wonderful to see some of your great Americian gardens :) I love a quirky garden :)
The colouring of that pool was clever
Holy Moly, what a feast for the eyes!!!!
I'm gunna have to copy that Longwood container garden!
The purple & lime one.
With the big giant tall palm or whatever that is.
Oh My Gosh it's DIVINE!!
And I already have half the plants, so yeah, I'm definitely copying that for next year!!
Me too! I took a screen shot!
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SO DID I !!!
I can't stop staring at the colors!
Wow, what a great video Erin! I loved that you let the gardens speak for themselves, with just enough VO to guide our attention. I couldn't make the Fling this year but this video went a long way to compensating for missing such a great event. Thank you!
So glad your back…even in your “absence “ the garden is beautiful!
Erin!
Thanks for this feast for the eyes.
There is so much to see in public gardens within an hour or two from center city Philadelphia. And so much history, including women in horticulture. The average person can have Erin’s experience (hopefully minus the tropical storm) for not a lot of money.
Thank you for sharing! Yes! Chanticleer is THE BEST!! I’ve been to gardens near and far and this is one that I most favor. So nice to see all these gardens!
Wish I lived near you so I could help you. All the best for a speedy recovery and we’ll be here waiting for you xxx.
I like the variegated Japanese forest grass. Nice mass planting
Fantastic video - thank you so much for taking your precious garden viewing time to share!
I can’t wait until my garden matures with its larger trees, I love a textured, green garden with only the occasional touch from flowers, as I live in such a hot environment.
Thank you for sharing your Journey. It was delightful.
WOW what an amazing few days you have. Thank you for sharing.
Loved the kiss from the fish
The hillside of hostas was awesome! Loved this video.
Erin, these gardens are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Thank you Erin. The beauty of the gardens filled my soul! 🌟
Thanks so much for sharing that, Erin! 🧡
As a west coast landscape architect for 50 years, II would call most of the 'gardens' shown here 'plant displays' designed and implemented by master horticulturalists. There is special emphasis on flower displays. Gardens, on the other hand are outdoor spaces - whether created by flowering plants or other materials - that create an artful or designed space. Classic gardens have an overall structure that creates a visual and physical setting. Flowers are incidental The gardens designed by Rich Haag at the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island near Seattle and a good example, as are many of the classic Italian gardens
Beautiful to see Philadelphia gardens featured. As a Philly girl born and raised, I recall visits to Longwood Gardens very fondly and drew much inspiration from that masterpiece, even now living in Las Vegas. Philadelphia is a city filled to the brim with culture and elegance, creativity and yes, even serenity. This video is such a treat! Thank you for sharing. It's been 17 years and I am more homesick than ever now!!!!
I enjoyed your tour of the gardens
Thanks for taking me along vicariously!
Erin - thank you SO much for this. I was scheduled to attend this year's Fling and had been looking forward to touring these gardens in my own region. An emergency intervened but through your video I feel like I was there! Really appreciate this! Thank you!
I’m sorry you couldn’t be there! Glad you got a glimpse here.
Thank you! We have been gardening in a less scuptured style but others in our area have almost cookie cutter styles. It is refreshing to see what we are attempting on a much larger scale. I wonder how many of the private gardens you toured bring in outside help. I found much encouragement and inspiration so thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you, Erin, your garden tours and color commentary are soooo appreciated!
Thank you Erin!
Fabulous gardens, and especially admire all the amazing containers. Thanks for sharing.
I just applied for a job at Stoneleigh; who knows, maybe next time you'll find me there!
Stunning gardens!
Chanticleer is my favorite also. I live in the area so it’s awesome to take it all in.
Food for the soul, thank you 🥰
Love the moss spheres looks like they planted vines in them to train up the chain? Maybe? Also, do we see a raked pebble garden surrounding your banana plant in your future? I am sure yours will have deer hoove prints in it to add to the ambiance. I kid ha ha, well it's Wisconsin. I loved the tours thanks for taking us along. :D Have a lovely day.
So so so much inspiration. Wow.
Wow, what a treat for you! 14 gardens. Thank you for sharing. I was excited to see a plant Painted Palette Persicaria) someone gave me this year at Chanticleer-now I know it's great one! :) So many wonderful ideas at these gardens.
Driving to dc next weekend. Train to nyc. I was going to stop in Philly and drive to chanticleer but decided I’ll go next spring. I drooled over my Chanticleer book for three years now.
Wonderful and thanks for sharing. I have visited Philadelphia Planetarium. It was beautiful too 💚
What a treat! Thank you!
so many beautiful PA gardens!
Erin, really enjoyed your garden visits. You have been very creative in putting this video together. Just watched a second time - so much to take in. Spectacular gardens. Thanks
The best video excellent gardening and so many different ways of gardening oh I loved it thank you 🙌🥰🧤👒💐🪴 Karen from Australia 🇦🇺
What can I say except absolutely beautiful gardens! Thanks for sharing. I shared this with my gardening buddy💕
Hi Erin 🌺Cool video ot these amazing gardens . Have awondrrful day .🌺🌻🌺
Love the gardens and the music
All gorgeous! Thx for the tours.
Oh the containers!
Great tour Erin, like a walk down memory lane! Although there were a few shots I didn't even recognize from some of these gardens 😂. So easy to miss things! Thanks for sharing, it was great to meet you in person! -Amy
Breathtaking! and thank you.
at 6:10 I realized how wonderful the music is.
so beautiful, thank you for sharing with us! a friend who is a garden designer has grown a curly willow in a pot for many years, and I have always wanted to copy her. need to put it on the list!
Thank you so much for sharing these amazing gardens. I just started reading David Culp's, The Layered Garden!
Thanks for this beautiful video, I enjoyed it very much, God bless you. ❤✌️
Amazing gardens
Soo many gardens to see now. I hadn't heard of Chanticleer! They are within 1-2 hrs of me. Road trips here I come!
Thankyou so much Erin this was outstanding ❤
I watch quite a few video's from Garden Design with David Culp. House look different from what I remember and garden. David went into quite detail about the work he did on the hillside but did not see it in your video's or I missed it. Thanks for sharing all the video's really enjoyed watching your you tube video.
Thank you for the great tour!!!