Garden Photo of the Day

Perfection in reflection

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Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

I know I’ve featured this little area of Chanticleer Garden before, but I just visited it again (it’s in the ruins garden) last week, and yet again, I could barely tear myself away. It’s as about a perfect a spot as you could possibly find in a garden. Here are some of my favorite shots. More from the ruins garden tomorrow…

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Deanneart 08/11/2011
I absolutely love Chanticleer and the reflecting pool there is especially beautiful. I'd love to find a spot for a still reflecting pool somewhere here...
meander_michaele 08/11/2011
Chanticleer is one of those garden lover treasures that is beautiful and fascinating regardless of season. Because of
it's wonderful hardscapes, it is even a delight to visit
when much of its plant material is asleep.
wwross 08/11/2011
Chanticleer is an astoundingly beautiful garden. The variation of the plants and flowers, the fantastic flow of the grounds and the artistry of the designers and craftsman who have built the hardscape are all wonderful. Its also the most enjoyable collection of container plants I have ever seen. If you ever have a chance, go there.
nightjasmine 08/11/2011
extremely beautifull.a great picture to start the day.
arboretum 08/11/2011
michelle, i cannot imagine tiring of Chanticleer photos!always amazing.plse keep em comin'!
mindy
http://www.cottonarboretum.com/

p.s. nice that you got rid of that yellow self portrait so we can see the real you!
boards 08/11/2011
Where is Chanticleeer?
crazeknot 08/11/2011
Just think Chanticleer is extremely beautiful!!! The reflecting pool is prefect mirror image.

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