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.
The Mountain Gardener: Grow for table and garden, even in the shade
I have a shady garden, so each flower on a shrub, tree, perennial or annual is a precious commodity.
The Mountain Gardener: Reconnecting with agricultural roots
We humans used to be mostly foragers and obtained our nutrition before the end of the last ice age by being hunter-gatherers.
The Mountain Gardener: Late spring is the dogwood tree’s time to shine
Earlier this year, the flowering plums were the first trees to welcome the beginning of spring. Then came the flowering cherries, crabapples, pears, redbuds and lilacs. Now, the flowering dogwoods take over as the stars of the show. They are blooming everywhere I go. Whole neighborhoods, lined with dogwood trees, are coming to life. I know of several beautiful specimens along Hwy 9 that burst into bloom this time of year, covered in snowy white, pink or rosy blossoms. There are many types of dogwoods and every garden has the perfect spot for at least one. What better way to honor Earth Day 2014 than to plant a tree
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...
