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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
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
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
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.