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
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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
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