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The Mountain Gardener | Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year 2026

December 23, 2025

Strictly Business | A Year-End Gratitude List of Women in Business

Fitness | Healthy Habits Rather Than New Year’s Resolutions

The Mountain Gardener | ’Twas the Night Before Christmas 2025—A Poem for Gardeners

Finance | Planning for the Price of Power

What are the Odds?

June 24, 2022

You never think that the last time is the last time. You think there will be more. You think you have forever, but you don’t. - unknown I...

Finding color in shady gardens

June 3, 2022

Recently I spent some time in a friend’s garden in Bonny Doon. This spectacular garden was included on Valley Church’s Garden Tour several years...

The Mountain Gardener: Fire and renewal

May 31, 2022

I regularly visit my burned parcel in Bonny Doon to monitor the progress of the redwoods and understory plants. It will take 30-50 years...

All about salmon

May 25, 2022

Are you ready for some plain talk? “The time will soon be here when my grandchild will long for the cry of a loon, the flash...

Several Developments In The Fifth District

May 6, 2022

The month of May has gotten off to a great start with exciting developments throughout the Fifth District. Last week, I was pleased to join...

Mother’s Love and Whispers from the Past

May 6, 2022

It was one of those almost too bright sunny mornings. You know the kind: Where you have to stop and wait until your eyes...

Live Music, Get Full of It

May 6, 2022

As the pandemic wanes, we are moving, going outdoors, connecting and mingling with others because hope is in the air. We are getting full...

What is all the buzz about?

April 1, 2022

I recently asked a colleague who lives in the San Lorenzo Valley if they’ve heard of any positive business experiences lately? “Haven’t you heard the...

The Mystery Behind Panko

March 25, 2022

While waiting at a stoplight on Glen Arbor Road in Ben Lomond I glanced over at the long row of lovely golden yellow daffodils...

All About Onions

March 11, 2022

I spent the last week in Palm Springs visiting friends, friends who no longer spend much time in their kitchen. Consequently, I was subjected...

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The Mountain Gardener | Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year 2026

Strictly Business | A Year-End Gratitude List of Women in Business

Fitness | Healthy Habits Rather Than New Year’s Resolutions

The Mountain Gardener | ’Twas the Night Before Christmas 2025—A Poem for Gardeners

Finance | Planning for the Price of Power

SOCIAL MEDIA

San Lorenzo Valley Water District extends deadline for committee applications

Santa Cruz County urges residents to take precautions ahead of storm

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

Fatal crash on Highway 17 under investigation

California State Parks conducts pile burning in Santa Cruz Mountains