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The Mountain Gardener | Finding Our Horticultural History

July 10, 2026

TherapyWorks | The Summer Slide Nobody Talks About

The Mountain Gardener | Knee High by This Year’s 4th of July

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Time for Artichokes

Finance | Annuities for Costly Security

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,...

Plain Talk About Food | Ocean’s Bounty

May 1, 2025

My entire life has revolved around our ocean’s bounty, whether it be in the fierce beauty of storms I’ve witnessed living next to its...

The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains

May 1, 2025

I don’t know if I like the pink ones or the white ones best. A flowering dogwood in any shade is stunning. My friend...

Strictly Business | Cook Your Way Around the World

April 25, 2025

By exploring global flavors, Barbara J’s Organics Spice Shop brings the art of cooking to life—one delicious blend at a time. Barbara Johansen, owner and...

Fitness | Balance Isn’t Just for Seniors

April 24, 2025

How’s your balance? Having good balance isn’t just for seniors. Stability is necessary at any age, maintaining good balance is critical for preventing falls...

TherapyWorks | Stress Looks Different on Everyone

April 24, 2025

We often think of stress as something we “just deal with.” But the truth is, it impacts our relationships, health and our ability to...

The Mountain Gardener | What You Need to Know About Wisteria

April 24, 2025

The wisteria blooming now are spectacular. I almost forget about them during the dormant season as I’m not fortunate to have one in my...

Plain Talk About Food | Grilling Showdown: Men vs. Women

April 17, 2025

“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” —Thomas Keller “Are you free on Sunday?” this good-looking man...

The Mountain Gardener | What Can You Do to Celebrate Earth Day?

April 17, 2025

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing the importance of renewable energy and aiming to triple global electricity generation...

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The Mountain Gardener | Finding Our Horticultural History

TherapyWorks | The Summer Slide Nobody Talks About

The Mountain Gardener | Knee High by This Year’s 4th of July

Plain Talk About Food | It’s Time for Artichokes

Finance | Annuities for Costly Security

SOCIAL MEDIA

Big Basin rebuild plan approved by state

DUI driver sentenced in crash that injured Boulder Creek Pizza owner

Santa Cruz County earns state fire risk reduction designation

News Briefs | Published July 2, 2026

Duplex fire displaces residents in Scotts Valley