GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Amaryllis
Francesca Filanc
July 14, 2022
July 2022 According to GardenGuides.com, “In Greek mythology, it is believed that the flower was a quiet and shy nymph that fell in love with
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GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Using Garden Structures Makes Exciting Gardens
Francesca Filanc
June 13, 2022
June 2022 It is always thrilling to see the use of arbors, pergolas, towers and tuteurs in a garden. Queen Marie-Antoinette had an exciting, excessive
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Lady Banks Roses
Francesca Filanc
May 1, 2022
May 2022 Lady Banks Rose has been grown for 2,000 years in gardens in China. It has no thorns, and it has no suckers. It
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: The Joy Of Growing Wisteria
Francesca Filanc
April 16, 2022
April 2022 Wisteria has always been my favorite flowering vine. I am sure this is because Mum, Pat Welsh, loved wisteria and has multiple stories
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: March Is A Work Horse Month In Our Gardens
Francesca Filanc
March 28, 2022
March 2022 Traditionally March is a work horse month in our gardens. My mum, Pat Welsh, gives all the details in her books which you
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: ‘A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose’
Francesca Filanc
February 8, 2022
February 2022 ‘Rose is a rose is a rose’ was written by Gertrude Stein as part of the 1913 poem “Sacred Emily”, which appeared in
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: The Joy Of Gardening With Succulents
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2022
January 2022 Happy New Year! The Joy of Gardening with Succulents Succulents have long been a good plant for San Diego County. Although many succulents
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Joy in the Garden
Francesca Filanc
December 1, 2021
December 2021 As this year draws to a close I am reminded once again of our great fortune to have the passion, the hobby, the
Garden Surroundings, Worm Castings For A Vibrant Healthy Landscape
Francesca Filanc
November 22, 2021
November 2021 Several years ago, a landscape designer friend of mine in the Olivenhain Garden Club, Jan Casado, let our club know that her brother-in-law,
Garden Surroundings, Butterflies & Host Plants In The Garden
Francesca Filanc
October 22, 2021
October 2021 I receive so much joy by planting flowers, plants and vines that attract different butterflies to my garden. Butterflies have symbiotic relationships with
Chance Meetings and Experiences!
Francesca Filanc
March 26, 2013
Passover is here and Easter is but a few days away. Many of us are traveling to be with friends and relatives over this special
The Gardens of Villa Cimbrone
Francesca Filanc
March 20, 2013
One of my daughters lives in Europe. I travel there to visit my family. Usually I don’t branch out to different destinations because I want
Being Inspired!
Francesca Filanc
February 27, 2013
Many times I am asked where my inspirations come from for a particular painting. Sometimes I deliberate and a painting may take me weeks or
Beatle Memories and Other Things — Growing Up in Old Del Mar
Francesca Filanc
February 12, 2013
How many of you remember the Fab Four on the bubble gum cards? So fun! Del Mar was termed by some; Gasoline Alley. There were
Antics of Two Intelligent Dogs, Byron And Amie
Francesca Filanc
February 6, 2013
Before going out in the evenings the dogs and I have a routine. I feed them dinner, put them out to go potty and then
Dorothy’s Shoes
Francesca Filanc
January 17, 2013
It’s like Dorothy’s Shoes,we have them all along and we can go home at any minute! Many times when I am writing a blog post
Put The Mask on Yourself First Before Helping Others!
Francesca Filanc
January 10, 2013
If the aircraft cabin loses pressure, the panel above your seat containing oxygen masks will open automatically. While remaining seated with your seatbelt fastened, quickly reach
Thoughts at the End of 2012
Francesca Filanc
December 19, 2012
Perhaps like some of you I not only blog but write in journals. The popularity of journaling has been on the rise and the variety
As 2012 Draws To A Close 12 12 12
Francesca Filanc
December 12, 2012
As this new year fast approaches I am ripe for something exciting and new to happen in my life, in large part because in my
My Standard Poodles – Byron and Amie
Francesca Filanc
December 6, 2012
Mimi please would you tell me a stow-wee about Byron and Amie. Anushka asks in her adorable little Spanish Basque accent. I was visiting with