The Mountain Gardener: The November Garden
Outside my window, the forest pansy redbud has started to display its spectacular orange fall color.
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The Mountain Gardener: Low maintenance, high reward
We all want to save time, energy and water in the garden. Who wants a high-maintenance landscape that takes up all our resources? If you grow edibles, you already know they take a bit of care, so it’s even more important to have the rest of the yard be more sustainable.
Valley People: Oncologist values relationships with patients
Dr. Glenn Wong of Scotts Valley has made a career out of poking people with needles to diagnose blood disorders. He also does everything possible to make his patients feel comfortable and help them get back on track.
The Mountain Gardener: Water your edibles to keep them healthy
April is a month of change in the garden.
County digs deeper into medical marijuana cultivation rules
Santa Cruz County leads the medical marijuana industry to ensure the best results for everyone.
The Mountain Gardener: Tips and tricks to keep wine grapes safe
Prune orchards once reigned supreme in the Napa Valley. Pears, walnuts and fodder for grazing sheep were also grown where now 45,000 acres of premium wine grapes flourish.
Comedy Corner: A character challenge at Kmart
The other day, I went to Kmart to pick up a few things. That was where the day became a character challenge for me. Has this ever happened to you?
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...