Reservations required; Orchard Days every weekend through Oct 30

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Orchard Days

Saturdays and Sundays, September 24 - October 30, 2022
Plus Monday, October 10!

Find fruitful fall fun at Filoli! This autumn, join us in the Gentleman’s Orchard as we celebrate and learn about the harvest season! The Gentleman’s Orchard will feature delightful foods, local musicians, and more.
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Filoli’s renovated Vegetable Garden is now a place to gather with friends and learn about Bay Area food cultures.
Zinnias bring a burst of color to the Cutting Garden. These flowers are easy to grow, and their singular blooms on long stems make them great for bouquets!
Water lilies are blooming in the Sunken Garden pond. On a warm day, dragonflies dance above the water and frog song fills the air.
The Sunken Garden is transformed with a low-water mix of succulents! Look out for beautiful potted blue agave and spiky cacti.
Though considered a classic English garden plant, hollyhock originated in China! Spot these towering flower spikes in the Walled Garden.
The love-it or hate-it scent of marigolds divides gardeners across the globe, but the flower’s usefulness in deterring pests and rabbits and its importance in numerous cultural traditions makes it an international favorite.
Though fall is upon us, Filoli's rose garden is still blooming! The hybrid tea variety 'Secret' is currently showing off pale pink-yellow beauty
Despite its name, Rose of Sharon is actually a hibiscus shrub that blooms in late summer - a perfect addition of color at the end of the season!
Look for pops of color in the Garden House!
The love-it or hate-it scent of marigolds divides gardeners across the globe, but the flower’s usefulness in deterring pests and rabbits and its importance in numerous cultural traditions makes it an international favorite.
The Rudbeckia hirta 'Prairie Sun' (commonly known as 'Black-Eyed Susan') is showing off now in the Cutting Garden. The large daisy-like flowers are especially attractive to pollinating insects, butterflies and birds.
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Crystal Springs Reservoir: The Inspiration for Hoover Dam

September 10, 2022 Comments Off on Crystal Springs Reservoir: The Inspiration for Hoover Dam

A marvel of engineering, the Crystal Springs Dam was built in 1888 to create the reservoir just north of Filoli. It was built by the Spring Valley Water Company, which…

Rose Tour

During summer, more than 500 rose bushes, representing 150 different varieties, burst into bloom at Filoli. Find Horticulturist Rob Joice on this virtual tour as he shows us some tips and tricks for rose care, and teaches us about a few varieties you can find on your next visit.

Plants for an Auspicious New Year!

Learn about Filoli’s winter orchid and citrus display and the significance of flowers and fruit for the Lunar New Year.

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