The James Beard Foundation released its long list of semifinalists for awards for Outstanding Restaurant, regional chefs and ...

The main issue in deciding when to prune roses is whether they are repeat-flowering or once-flowering roses. Once-flowering roses should be pruned in midsummer after they bloom.

Summer bloomers that should be pruned in late winter include smooth hydrangeas, some roses, Russian sage, rose-of-sharon, ...

For a few weeks each winter, the rose garden in front of the Old Mission Santa Barbara looks a little stark — branches cut back, blooms gone, the bushes pared down to their bones. Don’t worry, It’s a ...

Unlock the secrets to lush, vibrant rose blooms with our comprehensive guide on how to prune roses in spring for maximum flowers, presented in an easy and fast manner. Join us as we delve into the ...

There are no flowers and very few leaves on rose bushes now, and that’s all the more reason why winter is the best time to hard prune roses! The term ‘hard pruning’ encompasses a wide range of plant ...

Next spring I will be joining a rose tour in France, so I need to brush up on my French. I gathered up my French books and started by reviewing the chapter on how to ask questions, because if you want ...

As I write this in mid-December, we’ve already had one morning down into the upper 20s. You can almost be assured we will have more of that weather, and even colder, in January and February. While ...

Dreaming of a fresh new backyard? January is the perfect time to get started. Here are some tips from two local garden centers — Sloat Garden Center, with locations in Mill Valley, Kentfield and ...

“Fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.” – George William Curtis Roses have always been a symbol of love, beauty and warm summer days. You may ask me, why are you writing about roses ...

The Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Rose Pruning Day, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 10 at Mission Historical Park, 502 E. Los Olivos St. A January tradition for decades ...

Gardening gifts symbolize hope by fostering connection to nature, growth, and future harvests. Homegrown NH host Emma Erler, horticulturist at Kirkwood Gardens, has some practical ideas. Erler ...