The Mountain Gardener: Houseplants promise color when the sky is gray Jan Nelson
My birthday falls in February, and Valentine's Day does, too. The weather this month can be a bit gloomy some years. That's why I'm always thrilled to receive a flowering indoor plant to brighten things up.
Felton observes Memorial Day with 34th annual celebration
The 34th annual Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival took place Saturday, beginning with a Memorial Day parade through town and ending in the Covered Bridge Park for a celebration that featured live music, food, art, games and local crafters. The May 25...
Nature Friendly: Quail Hollow Ranch — A Walk through a herp haven
At Quail Hollow Ranch in Ben Lomond, I’ve seen the gopher-eating great blue heron and the mountain lion that hides in a small grove of trees across from the pond and takes his deer kill from the nearby fields. But what about the animals who live a life unseen — those who live in the realm of the creepy crawlers, under a rotting branch or in the water?
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Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair provides glimpse into far-flung locales
The third annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair once again provided a venue where people of all ages could learn about different cultures last Saturday.
Children participated in a global fashion show, food trucks sold a range of cuisines and performers presented music and dance styles...
Let’s go fishin’: Quarter-million salmon pass through Santa Cruz
It’s not often I can report that 240,000 salmon passed through the Santa Cruz Harbor.
The Mountain Gardener: Pruning important in February
You know spring is coming when you see daffodils starting to open. You know spring is coming when plum trees begin their glorious show. And you know spring is coming when you begin to think of all those garden tasks that still need your attention.
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...
Your Health: Backpack safety
Last year, my daughter complained to me about back pain. I wasn’t sure what was causing her discomfort until one day when I had to lift her school backpack out of my car. I almost threw my own back out.
Talk about money: Families can combat college tuition costs in advance
Measure K’s election win last month brings into sharp focus the issues of education and money.
New Scotts Valley Council members look forward to making their mark
After first-place finisher Donna Lind, the incumbent for Scotts Valley City Council, local voters selected Steve Clark—a retired law enforcer, known for volunteering around...