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

January 23, 2026

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

Finance | Generation X: Financial Success by Osmosis

The Mountain Gardener | Good Houseplants for You & Your Home

Guest Column | Scotts Valley Turns 57

August 18, 2023

Scotts Valley became a city 57 years ago on Aug. 2, 1966. Scotts Valley is still a young city and still evolving. The city’s...

Plain Talk About Food | The Secret of Aunt Betty’s ‘Crust Dust’

August 18, 2023

Summer fruit season is upon us as those beautiful peaches, pears, plums and now apples are showing up at the local farmers markets. Sadly,...

The Mountain Gardener | Be Aware of Native Plants That Are Toxic

August 18, 2023

August already. Plants are growing like there’s no tomorrow. The hummingbirds are my constant companions in the garden and the resident deer population is...

Guest Column | Are You One of the Few?

August 11, 2023

If you, like me, were born between 1930 and 1946 (worldwide), you are one of the rare surviving senior citizens of this special group....

Fitness | Keeping Your Training Routine While Traveling

August 11, 2023

How many of us have the mindset of keeping our fitness routine while traveling? We pack our fitness clothes with every intention of starting...

The Mountain Gardener | Kids Find Wonder in a Garden

August 11, 2023

My 4-year-old neighbor, Grace, helps me in my garden. She tells me her favorite activity is transplanting. A pro now at loosening roots, she...

Strictly Business | A Tapestry of Art, Wine & Cheer

August 4, 2023

Uniting a community in colorful celebration is no small task. It takes a community of hard workers, creative spirits and fun-seeking individuals to weave the...

Plain Talk About Food | Elegant Ladies

August 4, 2023

In Washington State, fresh Elberta peaches would begin appearing in local markets in September, but in July, in California, we have just begun to...

The Mountain Gardener | Easy Ways to Make Your Garden More Sustainable

August 4, 2023

Summers are getting hotter and hotter. Our winters are colder. Climate change is affecting our gardens, too. You might be on the right track...

The Mountain Gardener | Screen the Neighbors with Low Water Use Plants

July 28, 2023

We all enjoy privacy around our homes. Even if you’re best friends with your neighbor, you don’t always want to wave at them each...

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

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health

Finance | Generation X: Financial Success by Osmosis

The Mountain Gardener | Good Houseplants for You & Your Home

SOCIAL MEDIA

Fatal crash reported on southbound Highway 17

Scotts Valley declares emergency over sinkhole at key intersection

Overnight traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton begins Tuesday

News Briefs | Published Jan. 16, 2026

California State Parks to conduct pile burning at Big Basin, Henry...