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The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

January 30, 2026

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

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

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

The Mountain Gardener | Green Isn’t Just for St. Patrick’s Day Anymore

March 13, 2025

Wearing something green on St. Patrick’s Day has been a tradition since immigrants, particularly in the United States, transformed the holiday into a largely...

Plain Talk About Food | Oh That Bread Pudding!

March 7, 2025

I was such a little thing when Uncle picked me up and sat me down on a red leather stool that swiveled. Honestly, I...

The Mountain Gardener | Long-lived Survivors in the Garden

March 6, 2025

Many, many years ago my landscape designer group was fortunate to get a private tour by the head gardener at Filoli Gardens. One of...

TherapyWorks | The Role of Community in Self Care

March 5, 2025

When we hear the term “self care,” we often think of solo activities—reading a book, journaling, taking a bath or going for a walk...

Finance | Fundamental Analysis in Securities Investing

February 28, 2025

The market dipped 1.7% today (Feb. 21, 2025) with fears of tariff wars and inflation, but I sleep well. This CFP generally encourages securities...

The Mountain Gardener | The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Plants for the Allergy Sufferer

February 28, 2025

I live on Boulder Creek where the native red alder is in full bloom. Their catkins release wind-borne pollen, which along with the redwoods...

Plain Talk About Food | Ahh, That Skirt Steak!

February 21, 2025

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill Often when I am in Santa...

Letter to the Editor | Published Feb. 21, 2025

February 21, 2025

Protect our future by demanding climate responsibility from pension funds I am writing to express my concerns regarding our state’s public pension fund. I’m urging...

Fitness | Sleep Hygiene for Better Health

February 21, 2025

What do you know about Sleep Hygiene? How is your sleep affecting your health? Sleep Hygiene is the practices and habits that promote good quality...

The Mountain Gardener | Landscape Design Tips for Your Garden

February 20, 2025

This is the time of year to re-imagine your garden. Sure, that cleanup and weed control is an ongoing task, but it’s more fun...

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The Mountain Gardener | All About the Roses

Strictly Speaking | When Herbs Become Teachers

Plain Talk About Food | The ‘Real’ Blackberry

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

Fitness | Fall Prevention: Balance Matters at Any Age

SOCIAL MEDIA

Scotts Valley Council clears surplus land step for Town Center project

News Briefs | Published Jan. 30, 2026

Bird-deterrent installation to cause Highway 9 delays

Santa Cruz County forms S.H.I.E.L.D. subcommittee to prepare for federal immigration...

Fatal crash reported on southbound Highway 17