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November 29, 2024

The Mountain Gardener: Keep pesky invasive plants from taking hold

We can't control those pesky weed seeds that blow into our gardens and take hold. There are ways to keep them from taking over, however. But what about those invasive plants that are already in our gardens like ivy and vinca major? What's the best way to deal with them? Then there are plants we buy ourselves that can invade natural areas. Are there better plants to use that are just as attractive and useful? Here are some solutions to make your garden happy.

The Mountain Gardener: Game adds feature to well-balanced garden

When do art and science come together to make your life more beautiful? If you thought of garden design, you'd be right.

Plain talk about food: In search of the perfect muffin

It was in the 1980’s when I discovered a famous Seattle coffee shop’s giant “banana nut muffins.”  Instantly, I became addicted.

Datebook: 4th of July festivities on tap

Saturday, July 2

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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.

Mountain Gardener: Home even sweeter after time away

Boy, are we spoiled, living here as we do.

Valley neighbors: My journey

Normally, I write about other people’s lives, but this time I’ve been asked to share a little of my story.

Talk about Money: Avoiding gasoline saves drivers money

My friend Richard Coffey likes being able to drive his electric car in the carpool lane, even when he’s alone. He likes not spewing carbon into the air when he’s idling at a stoplight. But what he likes best about driving his 2012 Chevy Volt is that it saves him money.

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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.

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Scotts Valley Council eases ADU rules, expands junior unit options

They didn’t exactly have a choice in the matter, but when it came down to updating their secondary residence policy, Scotts Valley City Council...