The Mountain Gardener: Use cover crops to improve soil, prevent erosion
Every drop of rain that hits bare soil is destructive. More than 3,000 years ago the Chinese knew how to protect their soil from erosion and increase fertility by planting cover crops. Early Nile Valley inhabitants 3,500 years ago also practiced this method of agriculture as did first century Romans. Lupines were planted in poor soil when no animal manure was to be had. I learned this and also how to protect and improve my soil from Orin Martin, manager of the Alan Chadwick Garden at a cover crop workshop recently on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus.
Falcons tie, Cougars fall in tight contest
The Scotts Valley High School soccer team struck early, but could not maintain momentum in the second half in a 1-1 tie with the Aptos Mariners on Wednesday night.
Plain Talk about Food: ‘Whispers from the Past’ and a French Apple Cake
It was on one of those almost-too-bright sunny mornings — you know, the kind where you have to stop and wait until your eyes adjust to the light inside.
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
