Fillmore Civic Pride Committee recognizes Otto and Sons Nursery (above) and Fillmore High Alumni building (inset) for their beautiful outdoor gardens. Photos courtesy Jan Lee.

Courtesy Jan Lee

We had a month of “May Gray”, now we are into the “June Gloom”. But don’t let it get you down. Maybe it is time to stop and smell the roses, and other flowers too. Fillmore has many gardeners who make the town look beautiful. Here are two examples:
first, Otto and Sons Nursery—Garden Shop. They have a beautiful place, where you can smell the roses and admire many other lovely blossoms. It is a pretty place to hang out and just enjoy nature’s allure. While you are there, you might want to buy a fruit or vegetable plant for your yard. They are located at 1835 E. Guiberson Road, Fillmore.

Second, is the garden next to the Fillmore High Alumni building. Mark Ortega has created an impressive area filled with many types of flowers. There are benches and umbrellas where you can just take a little rest. Even on a gloomy day, it will lift your spirits. Remember to look, don’t pick the flowers. Leave it as clean as you found it. This garden is on Sespe Avenue.
Thank you, Mark Ortega and Otto and Sons, for making Fillmore beautiful. The Fillmore Civic Pride Committee gives a Yard of the Month Award to outdoor gardens in Fillmore. There are many yards where people have taken the time to plant and grow stunning gardens. Drive or walk around Fillmore and you will see them. Fillmore is a nice place to live. Instead of fretting over the June Gloom, go outside and notice the rainbow of colors growing all around you.