Mountain Gardner: A bounty of blooms
It's rewarding to grow your own fruit and vegetables, but more and more of us also want to grow flowers that can be cut and enjoyed inside, too. Growers are taking notice of this trend, and there are more cut-flower varieties available today than ever before.
Recycling effort saves cash for condos
A state grant has made it possible for a large Scotts Valley housing community to recycle more and spend less on its discards in the process.
The Mountain Gardener: Plant natives to spruce up your garden
In celebration of Native Plant Week earlier this month, let's talk about using California natives in the garden. How do you pick the best plants for your situation, and what do they need to grow in your garden?
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...
