Brenda Song cherishes the little moments with her family.  

Just as her mother had done throughout her childhood, the Disney Channel alum celebrates Mother’s Day alongside her husband Macaulay Culkin and sons Dakota, 3, and Carson, 2, with a tradition that has been passed down for generations.

“My mom loves gardens and gardening,” Brenda told E! News’ Francesca Amiker in an exclusive interview, “so we always find a botanical garden somewhere in L.A., or we go to the same one.”

Over the years, the tradition has come to involve her sons as well as “generational moms,” including Macaulay’s mom Patricia Brentrup. And while the fresh air and beautiful scenery is definitely a highlight of the day, the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum expressed that the true joy comes from the quality time they all get to spend together.

“It's just about spending time with your loved ones,” Brenda gushed. “That's what's really special about it.”