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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

How Scotts Valley is Addressing Gun Violence

July 15, 2022

With the recent tragic shootings across the Nation including Uvalde Texas, there is encouragement with the historic bipartisan action taken by Congress. It’s been...

Letters to the Editor, July 15

July 15, 2022

Fireworks Were Spectacular Just want to thank the city of Scotts Valley and the pyrotechnic wizards for the FANTASTIC firework show this year! I’ve lived...

Meatloaf and Apple Pie

July 8, 2022

“Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not...

The Making of Superheroes in Business

June 27, 2022

When you think of superheroes’ characteristics, what comes to mind? You might think they have superpowers and they fight against oppression and wrongdoing. But in...

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...

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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