Morning in the Garden, a podcast by Filoli
Do you wish you could start your day in a garden? Interpretation Manager Willa Brock explores Filoli’s changing landscape through the seasons and stops to chat with staff horticulturalists about their plant passions and expert advice.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Edible Connections
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Look ahead to the bounty of summer crops during this exploration of the Vegetable Garden. Jia Nocon and Rachael Byrne share their passion for soil, trellises, and connecting over food. Loa Niumeitolu, a Tongan farmer and poet, describes the joys of working with other Pacific Islanders to grow taro in Filoli’s Garden.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Water-Wise Beauty
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
The Sunken Garden overflows with cacti and succulents and sparks a conversation about sustainability. Haley O’Connor rhapsodizes about roses (and the joys of drip irrigation!), and Jim Salyards highlights the drought-tolerant makeover of the balustrade beds.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Among the Redwoods
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
The sounds of rippling water accompany this hike along a forested creek. Natural Lands Manager Ian Walsh shows off Filoli’s newest trail, and Programs Coordinator Danae Bravo shares her tips for spotting animal tracks and wildflowers.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
New Roots
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
A walk through the shady Woodland Garden leads to the resting spot of a fallen oak. Longtime Filolians Jim Salyards and Alex Fernandez reflect on the inevitable goodbyes and new sunshine as the years pass and the Garden evolves.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Plant People
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Tree peonies and wisteria delight on this morning stroll, as we explore the human stories behind Filoli's Garden. Plant Curator John Chau delves into the legacy of the famed Domoto Nursery, and Haley O'Connor is back with Andrew Bellouin to talk about the 100-year-old wisteria vine nicknamed "King Kong."
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Bringing the Garden Indoors
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Start the day by meandering through the Cutting Garden, where we grow blooms for the striking bouquets that decorate the Filoli House. Horticulturists Jackie Salas, Gillian Johnson, and Jia Nocon share tips for long-lasting flower arrangements, and Curator Kevin Wisney welcomes you inside the mansion with stories of Gilded Age greenery.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Garden Obsessions
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Wake up and wander through the tulips on a rainy morning. Jim Salyards takes us behind the scenes of the show-stopping spring display, and Formal Garden Manager Haley O’Connor shares her excitement about the first weeping cherry blossom. Immerse yourself in the garden and the delicious anticipation of ephemeral blooms.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
On the Cusp
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Welcome in the spring with a meditative walk through Filoli's daffodil field. Director of Horticulture Jim Salyards shares the memory of his first spring here (30 years ago!), and Jia Nocon reveals her secrets to winter pruning. Soak in the sounds of seasonal transition as the Garden begins to bloom.
Monday Feb 12, 2024
About Filoli
Filoli is a vibrant landscape of the Bay Area, situated on the unceded ancestral lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone, in Woodside, California. The estate boasts 654 acres of beauty nestled along the slopes of California’s coastal range.
Originally built as a private residence in 1917, Filoli was opened to the public in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The property is considered one of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century, featuring a 54,000+ square-foot Georgian revival-style mansion, 16 acres of exquisite English Renaissance gardens, a 6.8-acre Gentleman’s Orchard, and hundreds of acres of Natural Lands with 5 distinct ecosystems and a 1-mile Estate Trail.
Filoli is dedicated to connecting our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature and shared stories, so that one day all people will honor nature, value unique experiences, and appreciate beauty in everyday life.