Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Saturday, May 25. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: May gray and subsequently June gloom might linger for ...

WASHINGTON ― For more than 60 years, the White House Rose Garden has showcased the prestige of the American presidency. The iconic setting has hosted leaders of rival nations signing peace treaties, ...

CHICO — The George Petersen Rose Garden is a beautiful spot on the Chico State campus. Ever wonder how the garden got its name? Horticulturalist George Petersen had a dream of gardening beyond his ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our previous column included notes on pruning and propagating roses, and beginning a project to add roses, by first identifying sites where roses would grow ...

I have learned so much from my rose garden through the years. I have learned about roses, the insects in my garden and the value of companion planting. Interestingly, rose gardens and life teach us ...

For many Southern California residents there is a natural oasis just a short drive away — the region’s many botanical gardens offer an escape from the daily grind of the urban jungle with a stroll ...

If you or the one you love adores flowers, consider planning a California road trip to explore these stunning gardens. They amaze visitors with their vivid colors and exquisite displays. ByRobin Raven ...