Pedro and Gracelia Barajas, of 654 Boulder, Fillmore, have been chosen to receive Vision 2020 Civic Pride “Yard of the Month” award for May which includes a $25 gift certificate donated by Otto & Sons Nursery.

When the Barajas moved into their home in 1976, the yard had only grass, so through the years, Gracelia & Pedro have added a fountain with gladioli, marigolds & petunias around the base, planted a beautiful Valencia orange tree which is loaded with fruit to share with friends, and beds of flowers around the house & along the front of the yard. There are beds of purple & white iris, coral Kalenchoe, coral cannas, coral variegated geraniums, pink & white Martha Washington and coral waxy leafed pelargoniums in bloom, along with a striking red/white striped amaryllis and yellow gerberas.

Gracelia said some of the plants are from the Dewey family nursery which no longer exists.

Beds at the front of the yard hold blue & white Lily of the Nile, cannas and beautiful large roses in bloom or in bud. A special one with huge, yellow- gold blooms is called Sungold. Her favorite is a coral rose that is only budded now.

Granddaughter, Maelani Gonzales and daughter, Annette Barajas enjoy the yard with Gracelia, who says that she finds the garden “like a paradise and a spiritual place in the early mornings.”

Civic Pride wishes to thank Otto & Sons for supporting our yard of the month award for years with the gift certificates and invites all in the community to attend our meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30PM in City Hall. Come share your ideas & commitment for beautifying our community.