What is it about people and horses? To find out more about America’s love affair with all things equestrian, we attended the biggest horse expo west of the Mississippi.

Gardening: it’s one of the most popular pastimes in America. And it’s not just for grownups anymore. At Mr. McGregor’s Garden in Sacramento, Pat discovered that children have taken to gardening like bees to the flower.

They’re no longer as wild as you may think. California seed companies have tamed wildflowers so all of us can enjoy a carpet of these colorful blooms.

What does summer taste like to you? A tall glass of fresh lemonade, a ripe, juicy plum, or a soft, fuzzy peach? Peaches get George’s vote, and California produces a lot of them, including one variety that’s hard to find, but worth the effort.

If you’re a horse lover (or want to be), tap into this story—an inside look at more than a dozen upcoming equestrian events.

Summer is not only the time to explore California’s backroads, but to explore our culinary delights as well. Many of those take the form of fresh homegrown produce. Allison brings us a taste of what’s ripe now.

Whether they’re sprinkled on your breakfast cereal, or folded into a cinnamon roll, California raisins are a sweet and satisfying addition to many foods. What does it take to make the perfect raisin? Pat went deep into California’s raisin country to find out.

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