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June 12, 2026

The Halloween Garden

Halloween is just around the corner and besides deciding what you or the kids are going to be this year, it’s time to bring...

Favorite Japanese Maples

I have two Japanese maples on my deck. They are not nearly as large as those I had up in Bonny Doon but you...

There’s an Ornamental Grass for Every Garden

One of the most dramatic sights in a garden is an ornamental grass backlit by late afternoon sun. They seem to come alive as...

Hitting the Bullseye

While watching the documentary “This Changes Everything” on Netflix, I learned about the history of women in the film industry and their struggles for...

Creating Habits That Shape a Happy and Healthy Life

Think about this—your life today is essentially the sum of the habits you have created over the years. How in shape or out of...

California Natives for Fall Planting

Beautiful beginning-of-fall weather is here and you may be thinking of what plants you want to add to your garden this fall planting season....

What to Do in the Garden in September

Now that you’ve treated yourself to a few new unthirsty perennials that bloom late in the season it’s time to start working on that...

More Resources Coming to San Lorenzo Valley

Due to a surge in Covid-19 infections brought on by the delta variant of the virus this summer, there will now be a mobile...

My Traveling Shoes

Taking my traveling shoes down from the top shelf of my closet, I was surprised to find almost two years of dust had collected...

California Natives for Spectacular Containers

Adding California natives to my collection of container plants has been a goal for a long time. Besides attracting birds and wildlife to the...

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Omega Nu Scholarship Recipients

Omega Nu awards more than $122K in scholarships

Omega Nu of Santa Cruz awarded college and vocational scholarships to 27 students from Santa Cruz County during a Scholarship Reception for the students...