Mountain Gardner: A bounty of blooms
It's rewarding to grow your own fruit and vegetables, but more and more of us also want to grow flowers that can be cut and enjoyed inside, too. Growers are taking notice of this trend, and there are more cut-flower varieties available today than ever before.
Commentary: Preserving Medicare for seniors
Forty-five years ago, in July 1966, Medicare was launched. Seniors were finally provided a pathway to plan and save for their retirement, and for the first time in U.S. history, it gave them a guarantee of health coverage, and with it the peace of mind that medical bills would no longer drive them into poverty.
District hopes community volunteers will help promote recreation
Boulder Creek Recreation and Park District is confident that even during these tough economic times, recreation is an aspect of life that people of all ages benefit from.
Healthy Living: Jumping for joy!
Eight years ago, while working with a personal training client (let’s call her Hanna), I suggested she integrate some running into her fitness plan. In a hushed voice, with eyes downcast, Hanna confided that since having her second child, she could no longer run, because her bladder was too weak.
The Mountain Gardener: Keep your indoor plants alive during cold winter
I miss the Christmas tree and decorations that bring color to the house over the holidays. After they're packed away for another year and the tree recycled it looks a bit bare around here. The houseplants get their favorite places back now near the windows. This an important month for them when the garden is asleep. I want them to look great but Mother Nature delivers darker skies and less daylight hours. Even though they are still green they are taking a break and don't grow much over the dark days of winter. Don't become a clueless houseplant killer. Remember houseplants clean the air. We need them.
Jiu Jitsu wrestlers take U.S. Open golds
Ten students from Santa Cruz Mountain Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competed in the 2013 U.S. Open at the Santa Cruz Kaiser Permanente Arena on October 19 and 20.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...