Plain talk about food: The gift, for Mom and from Mom
One day several years ago, I received the phone call that so many moms have received several times from our sons — the kind that begin with, “Hi Mom, I have someone I want you to meet.”
The Mountain Gardener: Mountain retreat brings joy to the farm
If you've ever eaten a Camp Joy cherry tomato, you'll know why I was excited to get a tour of the new seedlings in the greenhouse by Jim Nelson (no relation to me), the creator of this beautiful, organic family farm.
Let’s go fishing: Happy fish head to sea
Spring is a time for new life, growth and transition for many plants and animals. This includes the fish that live around us.
Scotts Valley police urge parents to discuss teen driver safety
As National Teen Driver Safety Week runs Oct. 18-24, the Scotts Valley Police Department is urging parents and guardians to talk with teens about...










