The Mountain Gardener: Plants play starring role in holiday traditions
We all celebrate the holidays in different ways.
The Mountain Gardener: Say hello to a new year in the garden
It's a humbling experience to read some of my past columns celebrating New Year’s. Once you write something down, it's there forever. Like a social media post, it can haunt you. I've set such lofty goals for myself over the years.
Discover the sounds of Concertino Strings this September
The Santa Cruz Mountains have cultural and artistic wonders tucked away in corners up and down its range. Some of those pleasures come out to play during Open Studios, art and wine festivals, First Fridays and other community based events.
In the musical sector, the...
The Mountain Gardener: A visit to the lush Pacific Northwest
- Editor’s note: Columnist Jan Nelson wrote this week’s The Mountain Gardener during a visit to her sister’s home in British Columbia, Canada.
The Mountain Gardener: A colorful plant in drab winter months
Any plant that blooms during the shortest and darkest days of the year is a sure bet to get my attention. Even when the weather is cold and rainy, Christmas heather will brave the elements and keep on blooming.
Community Bridges secures $3M grant to revamp childcare outdoor spaces
Community Bridges has been awarded $3 million from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (Cal Fire) Urban and Community Forestry Grants program, enabling the transformation of its Early Education Division childcare outdoor spaces into vibrant, nature-based learning sites that will provide significant...
Google and Santa Cruz SBDC host digital skills workshop for local small businesses
Google and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Santa Cruz hosted an in-person training to help small businesses in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding region learn new skills to grow their businesses online.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta attended the July 19 event and spoke...
Ben Lomond author honored with Fresh Start Award
Dyane Harwood, a Ben Lomond-based author, mental health advocate and podcast co-host, has been named one of the 10 recipients of the 2024 Fresh Start Award, presented by the Bay Area nonprofit initiative Metabolic Mind.
Harwood described the recognition as a “wonderful honor” and outlined...
Felton Farmers’ Market to host annual Apple-A-Day Festival this Tuesday
The Felton Farmers’ Market is set to host its annual Apple-A-Day Festival on Tuesday, Sept. 10, celebrating one of Santa Cruz County’s most cherished crops: the apple.
The event, held during regular market hours from 1:30-5:30pm, will feature a variety of activities for both children...
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...
