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
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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
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Spring Has Sprung In Our Gardens!
Francesca Filanc
April 11, 2024
April 2024 Being that we live in a Mediterranean climate, I seem to always write about wisteria for April because it is drought tolerant once
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Growing Lavender In Your Garden
Francesca Filanc
March 4, 2024
March 2024 Lavender is such a fun plant to grow in Southern California. It is perfect for our climate because lavender is a Mediterranean
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Living And Gardening In A Mediterranean Climate
Francesca Filanc
February 2, 2024
February 2024 We are lucky and unique that we live in a Mediterranean climate. There are only five Mediterranean climates in the world. Read Full
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: New Year, Fresh Start
Francesca Filanc
January 3, 2024
January 2024 Gosh, already it is January 2024! How time flies. The new year is a time for fresh starts, new beginnings, new possibilities, a
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Planting A Madrone
Francesca Filanc
December 5, 2023
December 2023 This autumn I had the outside of my house painted. One day I was working at my desk and happened to look up
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Enjoy The Process
Francesca Filanc
November 5, 2023
November 2023 If we go to a nursery and see a beautiful plant that we want to buy, we might buy it and get immediate
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Living A European Lifestyle
Francesca Filanc
October 16, 2023
October 2023 Joy is important in life. As gardeners, we receive joy when the vegetables that we’ve planted come up. Read Full Article: https://www.sdhortnews.org/post/garden-surroundings-living-a-european-lifestyle
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Cherry Plum Tree And Fig Tree
Francesca Filanc
September 3, 2023
September 2023 I hope everyone had a fabulous summer. Last month while my Santa Rosa plum was producing succulent, sweet fruit in the front garden.
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Saving Frogs Lives And Making Apple Pie From Home-Grown Apples
Francesca Filanc
August 3, 2023
August 2023 The other day I was out by the pool in the early morning and saw a large frog hanging on the pool vacuum
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Fun Surprises in the Garden
Francesca Filanc
July 3, 2023
July 2023 Here and there, I loved hearing frogs in the garden as I was writing this article. Read Full Article: https://www.sdhortnews.org/post/garden-surroundings-fun-surprises-in-the-garden