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The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

January 30, 2026

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

The Mountain Gardener | The Magic of Planting Edibles from Bare Root

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

Mayor’s Message | Hope for the Future — and a Budget to Match

May 29, 2025

As I drove down Scotts Valley Drive last week, I smiled seeing all the happy faces of graduating high school seniors on banners lining...

The Mountain Gardener | Best Native Plants for Containers

May 29, 2025

A couple weeks ago I wrote about including California native plants in your garden. Since I have limited ground to garden, I mostly have...

The Mountain Gardener | Gorgeous Rhododendrons in the Garden

May 22, 2025

Every garden I visit these days has at least one gorgeous rhododendron in full bloom. They can’t help but be spectacularly covered with those...

Finance | Tax Dimensions of Retirement Savings

May 16, 2025

If you want to save on taxes, do what the government wants you to do. Indeed, save for retirement so you don’t burden your...

Plain Talk About Food | Recipes From the Past Stir Memories

May 16, 2025

I suppose if a ‘good’ witch stood in front of me and asked, which one person from your past life would you bring back...

The Mountain Gardener | Native Plants Offer Many Varieties

May 15, 2025

Most of us would love to have a garden containing all California native plants growing happily in an ecosystem where everybody wins—birds, bees, insects,...

Mayor’s Message | Investing in Safety and Strengthening Community Through Service

May 9, 2025

One of the greatest privileges of serving as your mayor is having a front-row seat to the dedication and quiet heroism of those who...

Guest Viewpoint | A Water Agency’s Perspective on Fighting Wildfires

May 8, 2025

Cal Fire is observing Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This week is an opportunity to build awareness around the measures that individuals,...

The Mountain Gardener | 1,000 Columns and Still Growing Strong

May 8, 2025

It all started back in 2005 when my first column was published in the newly combined San Lorenzo Valley Press and the Scotts Valley...

Finance | Hemming, Hawing and Hedging Options

May 2, 2025

“Concision in style, Precision in thought, Decision in life.” —Victor Hugo We are a nation of consumers and investors, hemming, hawing and hedging with Trump,...

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The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

The Mountain Gardener | The Magic of Planting Edibles from Bare Root

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project

News Briefs | Published Jan. 30, 2026

Bird-deterrent installation to cause Highway 9 delays

Santa Cruz County forms S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration...

Fatal crash reported on southbound Highway 17