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 ...

Spring doesn’t always arrive with a bang in L.A. Temperatures tiptoe up and the sun waits a little longer to set, but there isn’t exactly a flashing sign to tell us that we’re in the vernal glow of a ...

Few things are as calming as strolling through a botanical garden, and we’re incredibly fortunate here in Southern California to have such a wealth of choices. But what if the cost of an entrance fee ...

We’ve almost made it through winter. And although Southern California isn’t known for its dramatic seasons, the arrival of spring is always something worth celebrating. Here, spring is a time for ...

While the California poppy's annual run isn't nearly over — you can still find the delicate petals fluttering in front yards across our region — the chance to view these ethereal icons at the Antelope ...

Who doesn’t love the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden? The essence of these spaces has been refined in Japan for more than a thousand years, from Indigenous sacred rock gardens to the unique ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. Although kiwi vines generally need a colder winter than Southern California’s in order to flower and fruit, the Fuzzy Jenny variety needs only 100 ...