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Morning in the Garden

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  • Across the Creek

    September 30, 2026 · 27 min

    A new trail through Filoli's forest is almost ready! In this special video episode, Ian Walsh and Amelia Maurer from the Natural Lands team give Willa a sneak peek of the route, which crosses a creekbed rock hop, winds past boulders and…

  • Dressed in Flowers

    September 16, 2026 · 26 min

    Go behind the scenes of a flower show like no other! During a bustling morning of preparations, Fleurs de Villes co-founders Karen Marshall and Tina Barkley share the stories behind the exhibition’s elaborate floral mannequins. Florists…

  • Plant Origin Stories

    September 2, 2026 · 30 min

    Step inside the greenhouses with guest host Katie Kenna, and realize the delicate choreography hidden in how life in the Garden begins. Production Garden Manager Jackie Salas traces the step-by-step journey of formal blooms to the rich…

  • Art in the Open Air

    August 19, 2026 · 24 min

    Slow down, and the Garden reveals a world of beauty hidden in the details. Plein air artist and watercolor instructor Ali Walker finds simple shapes in complex blooms, from the geometry of a dahlia to the ombré petals of a rose. Rowan…

  • Peak Abundance

    August 4, 2026 · 33 min

    Follow the wave of color spilling through the garden this week. Haley O'Connor greets Willa with a handful of cherry plums and a theory of punctuation for every garden room – the Perennial Border reads like a run-on sentence, the Walled…

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  • A Taste of the Garden

    July 22, 2026 · 37 min

    Filoli is looking good enough to eat! Jammaker Pablo Lugones transforms the morning's harvest of rose, marigold, and dahlia petals into a jelly the color of a glowing sunset. Horticulturists Ellen Harsha and Joseph Sulpizio walk the…

  • Midsummer Minisode: Garden Party Edition

    July 8, 2026 · 18 min

    The summer fog peeks over the ridge right on cue as a thousand public garden professionals arrive at Filoli for a golden hour party. Guests from across the country share the winding paths that led them into horticulture – like a DIY…

  • Garden Archives: Summer Color

    June 24, 2026 · 31 min

    From the Garden Archives: We are bringing back this perennial favorite episode, originally published on August 7, 2024. Whether you missed it the first time or want a refresher, enjoy these timeless tips on summer color! Late summer…

  • Creating Home

    June 10, 2026 · 37 min

    Summer kicks off with a new exhibit about the people, plants, and animals that call Filoli home. Artist Jayson Fann shares how his childhood gathering wood on the riverbanks shapes the sculptural nests he has installed along the trails…

  • The Domoto Legacy

    May 27, 2026 · 31 min

    Stroll through the garden on a misty morning to uncover a piece of Filoli’s history. Writer Eric Hsu shares the story of the Domoto family – pioneering Japanese American nurserymen who revolutionized the West Coast cut flower industry…

  • Seventeen Syllables

    May 13, 2026 · 20 min

    A restless wind moves through the oaks as we explore the art of haiku and its kinship with the garden. Aileen Cassinetto, the former Poet Laureate of San Mateo County, notes that both crafts demand the same thing: patience, precision, and…

  • Garden in Motion

    April 29, 2026 · 23 min

    A breezy morning brings the moving colors and textures of the Perennial Border to life. Jim Salyards shares the history of the Arts & Crafts garden style and recommends his favorite plants to add vertical drama. A new woven trellis…

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About the show

Wish you could start your day in a garden? Join Willa Brock as she wanders through Filoli’s ever-changing landscape, sharing seasonal highlights and chatting with horticultural staff about their plant passions and expert tips. Special “Garden Hopping” episodes take listeners outside Filoli’s gates to explore other stunning gardens across California and beyond.