By Gerardo Sanchez, January 20, 2026 The 2026 Cal Poly Universities’ Rose Float won the Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ top award at the 137th Rose Parade Jan. 1 amidst a historic rainfall. The ...

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his high-glamour gowns, has died at 93. His foundation announced his passing on Monday. Valentino's creations, often in his ...

Columnist Michael Kraft profiles the Fortuna Garden Club, which he says might be a fun way to give back for green-thumbed residents looking to be more civic-minded.

Think California is just beaches and sunshine? Winter reveals European villages, alpine towns, and desert escapes that feel ...

A guide to five of the best native honeysuckles to plant in your yard to benefit lots of local wildlife, plus the non-native ...

More than 30 years ago, a group of scientists planted 4,200 seeds of the rare Pitcher’s thistle in the sandy dunes of the ...

Encinitas landscape, the 2025 landscape winner in the San Dieguito Water District, nurtures both flora and fauna ...

For those looking to retire in Australia, straying a bit from the beaten path can be more affordable without sacrificing ...

Skip restaurants and discover California’s most romantic outdoor dinners, from redwood picnics to ocean cliffs and starlit ...

A school garden at Chollas Mead Elementary is transforming into something much bigger than flowers and vegetables — it's becoming a sanctuary for students and soon, an innovative outdoor classroom.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

January is a time for planning, and I want to introduce you to a winner for year-round beauty: the Wintergem Boxwood (Buxus ...