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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

April 3, 2026

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

Guest View | A Log in the Forest

December 7, 2023

I teach the lesson of humility;Overstretched snaps the bow,The usefulness of futility;The advantage of laying low. —Laozi Laozi once left eternal wisdom with a border...

The Mountain Gardener | Make Your Own Holiday Wreath

December 7, 2023

The call came last week reminding me of a much awaited annual holiday event. The Kelly’s wreath making party in Felton is something I...

Strictly Business | AI in Small Town America: Part II

December 1, 2023

In today’s news and on social media, you've probably heard the phrase, “The Genie is out of the Bottle,” referring to Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

TherapyWorks | Navigating the Holiday Season

November 30, 2023

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, it can also be a period of stress and overwhelm, especially when...

Plain Talk About Food | Precious Christmas Memories

November 30, 2023

I lived with my aunt and uncle during my early years, who, to this day, I am not sure they believed in the existence...

The Mountain Gardener | What to Know About Holiday Plants

November 30, 2023

To kick off this year’s holiday season, I plan to add some color to cheer up my houseplant selection. Sometimes I give friends and...

Fitness | Health and Wellness Takeover

November 22, 2023

Health and wellness have become more important than ever before. The wellness industry has grown fast after the pandemic. Increased health consciousness has fueled...

The Mountain Gardener | Happy Thanksgiving

November 22, 2023

Once upon a time when our area was under waterthere were no parks or trails or trees or gardens.I'm thankful that our mountains rose...

Plain Talk About Food | Autumn’s Bounty

November 16, 2023

I had been tweaking an apple cake recipe for several years and just couldn’t seem to get “it” quite right, until my last effort,...

The Mountain Gardener | Propagating to Increase Your Plant Collection

November 16, 2023

Warm days, short days, cold days and hopefully rainy days—all in the fall of the year here in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s part...

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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

SOCIAL MEDIA

Free well water testing program expands in Santa Cruz County

Despite high temps and pile-burning setbacks, fire officials aren’t worrying just yet

News Briefs | Published April 3, 2026

Caltrans changes speed limits on portion of Highway 17

Scotts Valley City Manager: We’re closing Siltanen Park ballfields, building 50...