Maarse, the venerable Pasadena florist, knew the particular pleasures of thousands of roses, from the innocently pink Bride’s Dream to the flamboyantly red Dolly Parton. His favorite was Yves ...

Many were just awed by the flower power happening inside the big warehouses, where for weeks many of the Rose Parade floats have been parked, readying for the westward journey to Pasadena.

Flowers and gardens have always been part of Memorial Day festivities. The origin of Memorial Day traces back to the waning ...

But the flowers bloomed amid all of it ... Hope that helps you win a bar bet — just don’t try it in Pasadena. Try Ventura County. Look closely. Presto, one of three decorated beavers on ...