The Mountain Gardner: Make sunsets even more magnificent with peach, orange garden varieties
Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures.
The Mountain Gardner: Some trees provide shade quickly
Midsummer heat can be brutal. Without shade from trees, the sun can turn a garden from an oasis into a spot not fit for man or beast. If you need to plant a tree that grows really fast and will provide shade quickly, consider one of the following. They’ll sprout 2 to 4 feet in a single year with good care.
Gone Fishin’: Plenty of fish in the sea these days
Summer is here, and most types of fishing are in full swing.
The Mountain Gardener: Get a little wild in the garden
I confess — I’m a lazy gardener. In July, my idea of working in the garden consists of removing seed pods from the fuchsias and trimming a few parsley and basil sprigs for dinner. I don’t have to spend time spraying for harmful insects and diseases, because the birds and other creatures I encourage in my garden provide natural pest control. Having wildlife in the garden saves time and money, too.
Nature Friendly: Rincon – the bend in the San Lorenzo River
What is it about a river that loves its bend?
Three candidates vie for two Scotts Valley council seats
Mike Zeller, the director of programming and project delivery for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, is the relative newcomer on the Scotts Valley...
