A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Francesca Filanc
May 9, 2012
Last weekend I was invited to a friend’s 65th wedding anniversary party. It was also the friend’s 90th birthday. This particular friend looks 20 years
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THE DALAI LAMA VISITS SAN DIEGO
Francesca Filanc
May 2, 2012
I happened to be one of the fortunate people who heard the Dalai Lama speak in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. He spoke
BREAKFAST AT 7…4…7
Francesca Filanc
April 25, 2012
Last weekend I had an impromptu party for some cousins who were visiting from England. Easy steps to entertain a crowd for breakfast. Please check
RACCOONS? WHAT WILD ANIMAL IS UNSCREWING THE DOG FOOD CONTAINER?
Francesca Filanc
April 18, 2012
Ok, I have just spent forty minutes on Google trying to figure out what animal is unscrewing a large container of dog food in the
CREATE YOUR OWN WALL SUCCULENT HANGING PLANTER
Francesca Filanc
April 10, 2012
Here’s a project that is lots of fun. Making your own wall succulent planters will also save you money :) A friend’s husband made the
THE EASTER EGG HUNT
Francesca Filanc
April 5, 2012
I started coloring Easter eggs with my children when they were two years old. My children are now grown and have little ones of their own.
IN FRONT OF THE CRACKLING FIRE
Francesca Filanc
March 29, 2012
It’s Saturday night and I have a fire in the fireplace. It is supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. I love a fire in
CREATING A BREATHTAKING CENTERPIECE IS EASY & FUN!
Francesca Filanc
March 21, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day, last Saturday night, was a leprechaun reason to entertain the neighbors. I love decorating the table for a party. Sometimes, if I
THE WISTERIA
Francesca Filanc
March 16, 2012
I have created a children’s garden on my property. Like anything artistic, when I create a new area in the garden it takes on a
GALLERY SHOWING ~ COME CHECK OUT MY ARTWORK!
Francesca Filanc
March 12, 2012
It is an honor to have been selected to be one of 14 artists whose works will be on display in an upcoming show at
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
GARDEN SURROUNDNGS: Living Walls
Francesca Filanc
June 14, 2023
June 2023 A green wall is a smart way to have a lush yet eco-friendly garden by recirculating runoff water. Read Full Article: https://www.sdhortnews.org/post/garden-surroundngs-living-walls
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: April Showers Bring May Flowers
Francesca Filanc
May 3, 2023
May 2023 We live in a Mediterranean Climate. That means that we are fortunate to be able to grow plants and vegetables year-round that people
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Wisteria Brings Joy Every Spring
Francesca Filanc
May 3, 2023
April 2023 I write about wisteria every April because it is so magnificent and worthy of having a place in one’s garden or patio. Read