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, Tussie Mussies
Francesca Filanc
September 22, 2021
September 2021 The first time I was taught how to make tussie-mussies, also spelled tussy mussy (among other variations), was by my friend Becky and
Garden Surroundings, Gardenias My First Love
Francesca Filanc
August 22, 2021
August 2021 A strong memory from my childhood is of being beautifully dressed in a blue wool coat with a black velvet collar, black patent
Garden Surroundings, Mom and Apple Pie
Francesca Filanc
July 22, 2021
July 2021 When we think of the Fourth of July we think of watermelon, barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs and “Mom’s” Apple Pie. Read
Enjoy Beauty, Inspiration, Knowledge, Love and Pure Joy
Francesca Filanc
June 22, 2021
June 2021 We, who love gardening and gardens never cease to appreciate and enjoy the beauty inspiration, knowledge, love and pure joy that our gardens
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: April Showers bring may Flowers
Francesca Filanc
May 22, 2021
May 2021 In the time of climate change, at present, we are back in a drought and having a La Niña year. The last couple
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Wisteria In All My Gardens
Francesca Filanc
April 2, 2021
April 2021 All my life I have had a “love affair” with wisteria, passed down from Mum, Pat Welsh, who has written numerous books and
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: Find Me In The Garden
Francesca Filanc
March 1, 2021
March 2021 We are having a La Nina this year according To the weather bureau.La Nina’s usually mean less rain in southern CA.But we have
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: In The Garden
Francesca Filanc
February 2, 2021
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: In The Garden When I first moved to this property five plus years ago, I knew I wanted to make large changes in
Pat Welsh San Diego Horticulturalist of the Year 2003
Francesca Filanc
January 1, 2021
January 2021 Normally I am given great freedom in what I write about each month for SDHS.As long as it has to do with plants
How Our Collective Passion of Gardening and Nature Helps Us and the World
Francesca Filanc
December 7, 2020
How Our Collective Passion of Gardening and Nature Helps Us and the World Today is November 29, 2020.This has been a difficult year for all