tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post7074808016007567061..comments2024-03-15T12:05:34.390+00:00Comments on The Galloping Gardener: Naples - the world's first funky botanical gardenCharlotte Weychanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10663876212865382511noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-31851188942817574712010-03-03T01:23:32.511+00:002010-03-03T01:23:32.511+00:00Oh to visit all of these wonderful gardens. It mu...Oh to visit all of these wonderful gardens. It must be so special to be able to do that.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-76157876860921498172010-02-14T15:59:02.056+00:002010-02-14T15:59:02.056+00:00I've been looking forward to this garden's...I've been looking forward to this garden's opening for a long time now and can't wait to go! I'm a big fan of Burle Marx and Jungles so the brazilian garden has been the big to do. Thanks for all the pictures and info!Steve Asbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095474295719758914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-83681476786588630452010-02-13T13:39:12.834+00:002010-02-13T13:39:12.834+00:00How marvelous to have a funky botanical garden! Th...How marvelous to have a funky botanical garden! This one goes on the list and I might have to schedule a visit soon~Sunshine would be delightful. Snow is in our forecast. gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-53827196524516585462010-02-12T22:47:45.136+00:002010-02-12T22:47:45.136+00:00wow, i'm really impressed that this is a new g...wow, i'm really impressed that this is a new garden and the assortment of gardens that are just coming into being...i'm a fan of raymond jungles who is huge in the tropical world and roberto burle max is a real icon...i can't believe they were able to bring that mosaic up from brazil....is this an original, it would be unbelieveable that this piece would be exported especially from a huge icon.<br /><br />thank you for sharing the garden...one i'm definitely set on visiting soon!Noel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-62188506904799577902010-02-12T02:49:14.955+00:002010-02-12T02:49:14.955+00:00What a wonderful new garden. I have family in Tamp...What a wonderful new garden. I have family in Tampa and Naples and visit often. I'll have to check it out next time I go. Thanks for the review!Ellie Mae's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889959606127833480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-76276386819779113682010-02-11T19:47:21.592+00:002010-02-11T19:47:21.592+00:00I love the idea that different designers worked on...I love the idea that different designers worked on different areas in the garden so that visitors can really see and enjoy the different styles.Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-28766937944452358272010-02-11T18:52:44.651+00:002010-02-11T18:52:44.651+00:00When I saw the title I thought this was a garden i...When I saw the title I thought this was a garden in Italy and was excited as I am going to Sorrento in July.Helen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-57336979941311643872010-02-11T13:51:52.873+00:002010-02-11T13:51:52.873+00:00Very interesting place but you do have the skill t...Very interesting place but you do have the skill to draw us in to view Charlotte.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-89971908289861667812010-02-11T11:36:10.966+00:002010-02-11T11:36:10.966+00:00Yes indeedy, that garden is stunning. Damn you, no...Yes indeedy, that garden is stunning. Damn you, now I have to go to Naples!The Idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345021580985320660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-71388249147152742322010-02-11T09:31:53.566+00:002010-02-11T09:31:53.566+00:00Dear Charlotte, I cannot normally become very exci...Dear Charlotte, I cannot normally become very excited about Botanical gardens but this is certainly very, very different and appears to be in tune with the times in which we live.<br /><br />I do think that it is good to showcase the talents of different designers, as here, and I think that the inclusion of a garden designed specifically for children is an excellent idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-47283058507295159642010-02-11T06:08:07.362+00:002010-02-11T06:08:07.362+00:00Very nice review. I was expecting a botanical gard...Very nice review. I was expecting a botanical garden review from you. Brazilian garden is very attractive. Thanks for sharing another awesome garden with us.Muhammad khabbabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248882335224914970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-40388939370808234932010-02-11T02:48:02.342+00:002010-02-11T02:48:02.342+00:00Great, how i wish i am a bit nearer for constant v...Great, how i wish i am a bit nearer for constant visits. The plants really look like they are still aclimatizing. Thanks for that info i will tell my friends near that area.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-13486790281300201042010-02-11T02:23:36.562+00:002010-02-11T02:23:36.562+00:00That type of garden really floats my boat :D Don&#...That type of garden really floats my boat :D Don't get me wrong, I love to see old. established, grand gardens. But it's very refreshing to see a funky one now and then :D Awesome!Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-40735418724367950422010-02-11T01:58:13.472+00:002010-02-11T01:58:13.472+00:00Very nice review. I've been on their website ...Very nice review. I've been on their website several times (they keep advertising it online). Hopefully, I'll be able to visit sometime this year. Looks like fun!Floridagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16357453320897720393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453240984293111218.post-57960517070241304602010-02-11T00:27:55.078+00:002010-02-11T00:27:55.078+00:00This looks like an incredible place to visit. I...This looks like an incredible place to visit. I'm intrigued by the mural and fountain at the beginning, which reminds me a bit of the Royal Botanical Garden at Burlington, Ontario. I don't know who did their mural, but now i'll have to check. (haven't been there since 2006 so trying to remember details isn't working). Now I have the travel bug....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.com