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The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time for Green

March 13, 2026

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

Mayor’s Message | A Legacy of Community Policing Continues in Scotts Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You

Plain Talk About Food | The House Across the Street: Awaiting New Neighbors

Battling invasive plants and diseases

August 23, 2021

I have a nice Improved Meyer Lemon tree where I live. Because of water restrictions by the Big Basin Water Company, it doesn’t get...

Fragrance in the garden

August 13, 2021

A couple of years ago I bought a dwarf butterfly bush and planted it in a pot near my entry. It’s one of the...

Think Local First

August 3, 2021

Last year challenged us, not just globally and nationally, but, especially, locally. We know what happened here with the businesses shutting down and stay-at-home...

The dog days of summer are here

July 30, 2021

They’re called the dog days of summer. You know, those sultry days with the hottest summer temperatures. The name “dog star” comes from the...

How plants survive through the heat

July 23, 2021

What happens to a plant when the thermometer tops 100 degrees? Planning for more hot weather this summer is a requirement for a successful...

Getting out of your comfort zone

July 23, 2021

Let’s get out of our comfort zone when training. Many of us associate training as a chore or we need motivation to workout. Many...

Eggplant parmesan, please

June 25, 2021

Eggplant, that beautiful egg-shaped, purple and glossy fruit we order in a restaurant under the name of Eggplant Parmesan, so often comes to us...

Summer pruning for beauty & health

June 25, 2021

Everything in the garden is full and lush in June. Your Japanese maple might be getting a little too full for your taste-outgrowing its...

Let’s party like it’s 1776! A look at Fourth of July parades

June 18, 2021

In the movie Independence Day, we heard “….We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We’re going...

10 reasons why the Art, Wine & Beer Festival will be fun

May 28, 2021

Yes, it is happening and official. Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gail Newel has allowed the city of Scotts Valley and the Scotts Valley Chamber...

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The Mountain Gardener | St. Patrick’s Day Isn’t the Only Time for Green

Scotts Valley School Bell | Decisions for the Future

Mayor’s Message | A Legacy of Community Policing Continues in Scotts Valley

The Mountain Gardener | Phenology and You

Plain Talk About Food | The House Across the Street: Awaiting New Neighbors

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Early morning blaze at Bonny Doon fire station

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Felton’s Thormann marks 50 years with PGA

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