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December 19, 2025

The Mountain Gardener | Ceanothus – The Most Valuable Plant

When the huge numbers of California Tortoiseshell butterflies showed up around here on June 10, I learned a lot about the different species of...

Plain Talk About Food | Small Mercies

“I am thankful for small mercies. Some people expect only the best. I found that I begin at the other extreme…expecting nothing and am...

TherapyWorks | The Power of Forgiveness and Its Impact on Mental Health

Practicing forgiveness can have powerful health benefits. Forgiveness is associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety, higher self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction. Understanding...

The Mountain Gardener | The Gardens of Poland

I’m vacationing this week in Oregon, visiting my webmaster Evan in Eugene and also my friend Janie who lives in the historic mining town...

Letter to the Editor | Published July 19, 2024

Family extends thank you With heartfelt gratitude, we give thanks to the hundreds of people in our amazing community who supported and checked in with...

Finance | Diversify Stock Rabbits with Bond Turtles

If stocks perform like hopping rabbits, who needs sluggish bonds in the Santa Cruz Mountains? The answer lies not in market timing but numerous...

The Mountain Gardener | Oh Deer! Part II: Techniques to Deter Them

A Facebook friend posts photos taken of her yard with lots of turkeys and deer families. How can you not love a picture of...

Letters to the Editor | Published July 12, 2024

Gratitude for coverage and community support of Damians Ladder Last week’s Press Banner paper carried the story of the newly formed 501c3 nonprofit organization, Damians...

Finance | The Rule of 72

72/Rate of Return ≈ Years to Double Value Old as the Renaissance, this simplified rule should be shouted from rooftops, emblazoned on blimps and taught...

The Mountain Gardener | Oh, Deer! Part I

I thought my plants were safe from deer. Because most of my sunny spots are in front, I planted lots of colorful annuals and...

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Ace Hardware

Felton’s new Ace Hardware to bring jobs and support for residents

When the Rite Aid in Felton went dark in August of this year, it left more than an empty building behind. For many residents,...