The Mountain Gardener: Wintry weather means down time for gardeners
‘Twas the weekend after Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring — not even a gardener. I should probably do something productive, but what? Should I be good and do a little light weeding? Maybe I can muster up the energy to plant a few more bulbs. Come spring, I’ll be happy I did. Then again, I could make notes of my gardening successes and not-so-great horticultural decisions. “I know,” I say to myself, “this weekend I’ll revel in what I don’t have to do in the garden”.
Datebook (Nov. 28, 2014)
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It’s Your Money: A year-end strategy that might cut your tax bill
“I’m proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is — I could be just as proud for half the money.” – Arthur Godfrey
Plain Talk About Food: My Brown Betty teapot
It was in July of 1946 when Dorothy came into my life. Dorothy had arrived just weeks before on board the RMS Queen Mary, along with 455 other war brides, from London, England.
Santa Cruz Trains: Bonny Brae, one hundred years of adventure
Alongside Mount Hermon Road near its junction with Graham Hill Road in Felton, it is immediately apparent that there is a large meadow to the west, a meadow often frequented by horses.
Datebook (Nov. 21, 2014)
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Datebook (Nov. 14, 2014)
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Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...













