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The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

June 26, 2026

Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News

Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages

The Mountain Gardener | Great Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

Plain Talk About Food | A Watched Pot Never Boils

January 27, 2023

Benjamin Franklin, during the late 17th century, coined the phrase, “A watched pot never boils.” I am sure each of us has uttered that...

The Mountain Gardener | Get Your Bare-Root Edibles Now

January 27, 2023

The other day I visited three local nurseries to see what’s new in their bare root edible selection. In addition to the classics, I...

Guest Column | Rain! Rain! Rain!

January 20, 2023

On Jan. 14, Scotts Valley joined other local jurisdictions when City Manager Mali LaGoe issued a Proclamation declaring a local emergency, to be ratified...

The Mountain Gardener | Fight Air Pollution with Houseplants

January 20, 2023

So many power outages these days. I’ve needed to set up a portable propane heater as well as start a fire in the fireplace...

Plain Talk About Food | It’s ‘Tom and Jerry’ Weather

January 12, 2023

I was in the kitchen adding eggs to the batter in my Mixmaster when the lights began to blink, that tell-tale sign that our...

The Mountain Gardener | Rx for Sad Houseplants

January 12, 2023

It’s been a tough couple weeks for my houseplants. Power outages from recent storms made me move my African violet, which was just starting...

Guest Column | Santa Cruz County Saw Major Changes in 2022

January 6, 2023

As I reflect on 2022, it’s difficult to imagine another year that brought as much change to Santa Cruz County in terms of policymaking...

The Mountain Gardener | Magenta: Pantone Color of the Year for 2023

January 6, 2023

We are all drawn to different colors in a garden. Some of us like soft, pastel shades while others like strong, jewel tones. They...

Plain Talk About Food | Gong Xi Fa Cai

December 30, 2022

San Francisco’s Chinatown was my hubby and my destination to celebrate the Chinese New Year the first year we married. 1974 was the Year of...

Wishing All a Wonderful Holiday Season and Healthy New Year

December 22, 2022

As we approach the holidays and 2022 concludes, I want to express my appreciation for the great work of City Manager Mali LaGoe and...

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The Mountain Gardener | Watering the Right Way

Strictly Business | The Firefighter Octopus of Good Times

Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Street Repairs and Construction News

Fitness | Why Strength Training Matters for All Ages

The Mountain Gardener | Great Flowers for Year-Round Bouquets

SOCIAL MEDIA

Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1

Major Scotts Valley win for Swenson Builders tempered by death of...

Cassidy Insurance celebrates Cady’s 25 years of service

News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026

Santa Cruz County backs lawsuit over planned ICE facility near Gilroy