Fillmore Civic Pride Volunteers named Imelda Magana as the June 2023 Yard of the Month winner, pictured by her lovely flowers. She also received a $50 gift card from Otto & Sons Nursery. Photo courtesy Linda Nunes.

Courtesy Linda Nunes
The June “Yard of the Month” award was presented by Civic Pride Volunteers, to Rafael & Imelda Magana of 40 Coronado St. in El Dorado Mobile Estates.
Imelda said she grew up in Rancho Sespe where she was one of 11 children; Rafael was one of 16! They moved to this home in 2016.
Rafael & Imelda share the gardening duties of planting, weeding & watering. Imelda told us every eight days she is out watering & working in the yard. Even though her husband thinks they have too many plants, she said the flowers & yard keep her healthy & happy. I agreed wholeheartedly!
They have been able to grow an amazing variety of flowers, herbs & fruit trees in their little front, side & back yard. We told Imelda that she definitely has a “Green Thumb” as she & daughter Kelli showed us several pomegranate trees planted from one arial (seed), apple & peach trees, strawberry guava trees, cilantro, citroen or lemon verbena used to make a tea for digestion. Also planted were lemon grass, feverfew plants, zucchini, red chili peppers, calla lilies, stunning hollyhocks that reached the roof, amaryllis, impatiens & geraniums surrounding beautiful roses in red, coral & yellow.
You would be inspired to see this yard. They were so pleased to receive the $50 gift card from Otto & Sons Nursery! Civic Pride volunteers appreciate their support for this project over all the years.