Morning in the Garden
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
3 days ago
Irish Echoes
3 days ago
3 days ago
Inspiration from the Emerald Isle infuses Filoli with a European flair. Curator Kevin Wisney reveals the secrets of the newly restored Ballroom and its monumental murals of Muckross Estate in Killarney. Josh Gevertz, director of the Cypress Lawn Arboretum, explores the Irish yew’s significance as a symbol of death and rebirth.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Stained Glass Garden
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Explore the hidden symbolism of the English Renaissance-inspired Walled Garden. Kirk Crippens reflects on the connection between art and horticulture, while Haley O’Connor talks hedges, edges, and the magic of knee-high perennials.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Pollinator Paradise
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Meet the bees of Filoli during this morning orchard walk. Beekeeper Kendal Sager answers Willa’s many questions about queens, explains what “royal jelly” is, and shares her seasonal tasting notes for Filoli’s honey. Back in the Walled Garden, Joey Bennett and Gillian Johnson highlight the buzzing Pollinator Beds.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Summer Color
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Late summer delivers a rainbow burst of blooms. Jia Nocon invites her non-Horticulture coworkers to make their own bouquets from the Cutting Garden. Jackie Salas showcases the vibrant hues of Filoli’s new Dahlia Garden, and Gillian Johnson talks color-changing hydrangeas.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Midsummer Special: Live Garden Q&A
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
For this special episode, Willa Brock hosts a panel of Filoli horticultural experts as they answer questions in front of a live audience! Against the lush backdrop of the High Place's green theater, Jim Salyards, Haley O'Connor, and Gillian Johnson share their best rose care tips, compare wildlife encounters, and discuss what Filoli's garden theme song would be and why.
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."
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.