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October 31, 2025

The Mountain Gardener: Will any plants thrive in dry shade?

Looking out the window on a rainy day, I forget that spot way back in the shade in the back of the garden will be bone dry come summer. It’s too far away to water conveniently very often with a hose, and extending the irrigation for just that one area under the trees in the shade is not practical.

Healthy Living: Heart-healthy chocolate decadence

The gift of chocolate is often considered one of love and affection. Wrapping the true decadence of chocolate in a bundle of heart-healthy ingredients — with the special touch of something homemade — makes the following recipes treasures to behold.

It’s Your Money: Public investment in schools sends SV property values skyrocketing

“Are you pleasingly plump? Are you fat? When you go to the zoo, do the elephants throw YOU peanuts?” 

Datebook (Feb. 13, 2015)

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

The Mountain Gardener: Pruning roses for blooms and vigor

In the spirit of practicing what I preach, I set out to do a little pruning around the ol’ homestead last week.

Your Health: Staying healthy during flu season

We are now seeing an increase in patients presenting with influenza and it is predicted that we are likely to see many more.

New Faces (Feb. 6, 2015)

Audrey Colleen Ramirez, an 8-pound 10-ounce girl, was born to Molly Colleen (Hamilton) and Joshua David Ramirez of Ben Lomond. She was born at 9:43 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2015.

Datebook (Feb. 6, 2015)

- Submit Datebook items to [email protected] or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.

Valley People: SV Senior Center thrives with Darshana Patel-Croskrey

Baby Boomers are redefining what it means to be a senior, as their outlook on aging focuses on staying physically and mentally fit.

The Mountain Gardener: What to do in the garden now

Given the strange weather we’ve had so far this winter, I shouldn’t be surprised that many of the plants and trees are showing signs of life.

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News Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2025

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