Morning in the Garden

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.

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.

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." 

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. 

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.

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.