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
Composting Can Be Lots of Fun
Francesca Filanc
August 7, 2012
Just recently I have discovered that composting like painting is a passion of mine! I have been composting for about twenty-five years on a large
Cooking, Entertaining, and Making Art
Francesca Filanc
July 31, 2012
I am having a spur of the moment dinner party tonight. As you might know from earlier posts I LOVE to entertain on the spur
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
Francesca Filanc
July 24, 2012
In the twilight of an evening I took a walk from my home. As I walked, admiring the beauty of nature all around me, my
SUMMER DAYS – OPENING DAY AT THE RACES
Francesca Filanc
July 17, 2012
Good morning my little Gigi! My father would exclaim as he burst into my bedroom kissing me and then opening the blinds. Hurry out of
SUMMER DAYS –PAINTING AND PLAYING INDIANS
Francesca Filanc
July 10, 2012
My mother, Pat Welsh, realized I had an aptitude for art at a very young age. Gallery of my current work. In the summertime she
SUMMER DAYS – FOURTH OF JULY, DEL MAR
Francesca Filanc
July 3, 2012
The 4th of July is just around the corner and I am reminded of summer days growing up in a sleepy little beach town in
WHY THIS ARTIST LOVES TO WRITE
Francesca Filanc
June 27, 2012
I come from a long line of writers on both sides of my family. While some research implies talent in families is passed down through
CYBERSPACE GRANNY AND MARC CHAGALL
Francesca Filanc
June 20, 2012
I have three granddaughters, two who live in Spain. As a result I have been a Cyberspace Granny since they were born. SKYPE is so
ART IN MADRID AND HOW THIS PAINTER FINDS INSPIRATION
Francesca Filanc
June 14, 2012
Painting as well as other disciplines needs enlightenment and inspiration for the artist to make the opportunity to paint an inspired piece of art. It
BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR A FRIEND
Francesca Filanc
June 6, 2012
May I take you out to lunch for your birthday? Fran, I’d rather just come over and have a good girl talk visit. We talk