The April 2017 Yard of the Month award was presented to Brian and Linda Stethem by Ari Larson on behalf of the Fillmore Civic Pride/Vision 2020 group. Their yard features many lovely plants and trees including: Mauritius Hemp, Eugenia trees, Sago Palm, Cordaline, Yucca tree, Olive trees, Strawberry tree, Lions Tail and an Agave that they love. Most of the plants they used are succulents. Brian and Linda were inspired by the California missions when they landscaped their garden. They added a bell and a cross as finishing touches. Originally the home was built as a workshop for his father Jack. When Jack retired Brian and Linda decided to convert it into their home. “It is a fluid and evolving process, we are constantly redoing the yard,” said Brian. It is also a family affair, when Brian’s parents Jack and Joleen come over and help with the plants. The house is located at 605 Old Telegraph Rd. Thank you to Otto & Sons Nursery for providing them with a $40 gift certificate. For more information on Fillmore Civic Pride please contact Ari at 805.794.7590 or petenari55@hotmail.com