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Morning in the Garden

Filoli
Filoli
Filoli Historic House and Garden
California
Horticulture
Floral Design
Tulips
Bonsai
Vegetable Gardening
Gardening
Vegetable Garden
Muir Woods National Monument
Daffodils
Spring
Conservation
California Native Plants
Winter
Muckross Estate
Weeping Cherry Trees
Redwood Ecosystem
Traditional Chinese Vegetables

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.

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Latest Episodes

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 Vegetable Garden,... more

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 wedding bouquet t... more

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 delivers a rainb... more

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. Curator Rowan... more

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Recent Guests

Gillian Johnson
Horticulturalist; oversees hydrangea garden and plant care
Filoli
Episode: Garden Archives: Summer Color
John Chow
Plant curator
Filoli
Episode: Garden Archives: Summer Color
Owen Grandy
HORT intern
Filoli
Episode: Garden Archives: Summer Color
Jayson Fann
Artist of the large natural wood sculptures featured in Creating Home
Independent artist
Episode: Creating Home
Rowan Smith
Decorative Arts Curator at Filoli
Filoli
Episode: Creating Home
Eric Hsu
Writer and plant man
Independent
Episode: The Domoto Legacy
Eileen Casanero
Former poet laureate of San Mateo County
San Mateo County poetry community
Episode: Seventeen Syllables
Cindy Lutz
This year's Filoli Haiku Contest winner
Filoli Haiku Contest
Episode: Seventeen Syllables
Sonia Capitant
Part of Rose's journey from the very beginning
Filoli, youth programs
Episode: Wonder in the Woods

Hosts

Willa Brock
Host of Morning in the Garden, associated with Filoli and related programs.
Katie Kenna
Garden Guides correspondent and youth-program advocate featured as a guest host.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Just fantastic

    Beautifully written with fascinating interviews, scenes gorgeous, curious, and historical are lushly painted in absorbing words. Absolutely delightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PCAficianado
    United States10 months ago
  • Recipe for a good day

    This podcast is my secret weapon to start the day off right. It feels more like a trip to Filoli for my ears than a gardening podcast. The crunching of the gravel, Willa’s description of what she’s seeing, and the casual conversation style draw the listener in to feel apart of the experience. Mornings in Filoli is as informative as it is charming, and leaves me with a sense of inspiration to take on the day.

    My only complaint is the frequency. I would love more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garden galore
    United Statesa year ago
  • Willa Brock Does It Again!

    Could anyone be more delightful and charming than Willa? It’s always such a pleasure to listen to her musings and her conversations with the people responsible for keeping Filoli the lovely place it is. This episode does not disappoint 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Filoli Member
    United States2 years ago
  • Walking the dog

    A right foot to start the day is so important to me. Every so often I tune in for the latest episode, AirPods of course, and am delighted to get my brain kickstarted on the hobby of gardening that I will, some day, undoubtedly pick up. Until then, I’m delighted to learn and hear from the experts. Gentle, relaxing, eloquent, and best served with a morning coffee while walking the dog through my sleepy neighborhood.

    More please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knutzen
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I learned about this podcast and was excited to listen since I have visited Filoli several times in the past. This podcast is a winner starting with the great voice, manner and knowledge of Interpretation Manager Willa Brock. The sounds of the birds, the crunch of the pebbles and other nature sounds sets the mood. Willa has a delightful quality to her as do all the horticulturists and others at Filoli who obviously love their work. From learning about the history of FIloli, getting gardening t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arlington gardener
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate the calm pacing and steady, educational tone.
Guests and topics are described as informative yet relatable, with a strong sense of place.
Listeners praise the calming, immersive sound design and host's descriptive narration.
Praise for the show's ability to connect garden work with cultural and historic storytelling.

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Garden Archives: Summer Color
Q: What should a beginner know about starting a dahlia garden at home?
Dahlias grow from tubers planted in spring; provide consistent water without overwatering, protect from slugs, use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer to promote buds, and expect a long blooming season with proper care.
Garden Archives: Summer Color
Q: Can you tell us how hydrangea color is affected by soil, and whether changing it is feasible for a home gardener?
Color is driven by soil pH and aluminum availability; changing it slowly over years by adding organic matter is safer than drastic chemical tweaks, and some blue flowers can stay blue with careful soil management.
Seventeen Syllables
Q: Aileen, how did you get started as a poet?
Willa describes that Aileen came to poetry later, through necessity and migration, finding a community of mentors that helped her see poetry as a mode of conversation with uncertainty and grief and grace.
Wonder in the Woods
Q: How does Rose Wonders influence the way visitors interact with Filoli's landscape?
Her presence encourages visitors to slow down, observe closely, and engage with the space through play, exploration, and questions, helping both kids and adults see the garden with fresh eyes.
Wonder in the Woods
Q: What was the most challenging part of getting Rose Wonders on site at Filoli?
Coordinating with donors, obtaining permissions, and arranging a big crane for installation, all while dealing with rain during the install week, but eventually the team found a way to make the permanent piece a reality.

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What is Morning in the Garden about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are welcomed into immersive, garden-forward conversations anchored in Filoli's seasonal cycles, landscape design, and horticultural storytelling. Episodes regularly pair host narration with expert guests—from horticulture leaders and curators to artists and poets—to reveal practical plant care, historical context, and creative processes behind public gardens and special exhibits. A standout feature is the integration of on-site walk-throughs, archival history, and collaborative projects (such as sculpture and youth programming) that broaden appeal beyond traditional gardening shows and invite a family-friendly, culturally rich audience.

A notable strength is the consistent, sensory storytelling—soundscapes, mortar-like attention ... more

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Recent guests on Morning in the Garden include:

1. Gillian Johnson
2. John Chow
3. Owen Grandy
4. Jayson Fann
5. Rowan Smith
6. Eric Hsu
7. Eileen Casanero
8. Cindy Lutz

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