The Mountain Gardener: Quail Hollow Ranch a unique collection of wildflowers
Few things can compare with walking on a scenic woodland trail lined with wildflowers. Now that it's officially spring, I recently took a hike in Quail Hollow Ranch County Park to see what I could find.
Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market welcomes Summer Sweets this Saturday
On Saturday, July 20, from 9am-1pm, the Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market comes to life with Summer Sweets, a FoodShed Project event celebrating all that is sweet, delicious and coming out of the fields and orchards.
Market tables are heavy with stone fruit, berries and the...
A lively discussion at BC’s “Death Cafe”
On a chilly Monday evening over a dozen people gather at a small venue in Boulder Creek. What brings this eclectic group of people together is a unique desire to educate themselves on what happens at the end of life.
The Mountain Gardener: Know your mountainous climate zone
Gardening is a tricky thing up here in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The Mountain Gardener: To build a better hedge, mix it up
I hear it all too often: “My new neighbor just cut down all the trees and shrubs between our properties, and now they can see right into our house. What can I plant?”
Let’s Go Fishing: A tour off Baja is a fishing trip to remember
It is not often you get an invite to fish your way down the Baja coastline aboard a sport fishing yacht.
When Good Plants Go Bad- Toxic Holiday Plants
With the holiday season upon us I enjoy colorful plants on my tabletop and window sill. How safe are holiday plants for pets and small children?
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...
