Gardener: The gardens of southern Mexico: Part 1
MEXICO — I'm halfway through my trip in Mexico. I started in Tuxtla, the capital of Chiapas, last week and will stop today in Campeche in Yucatan on the Gulf of Mexico. How different are the people, the soils, the climate, the weather and the landscapes of each locale. It's as diverse as going from Bonny Doon to Pasatiempo to Scotts Valley and then to San Lorenzo Valley.
Mountain Gardner: Choose the best plants for your garden
I'll be vacationing the next week in southern Mexico, traveling east from the state of Chiapas to the Yucatan peninsula. In addition to exploring ruins, waterfalls, cenotes and flamingo breeding grounds, I'll be especially interested in the local plants, which vary from hardwood forests of mahogany and cedar to tropical.
Johnson, Fraser win cross country championships
Both the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley high school boys and girls cross country teams are headed to the Central Coast Section Championship meet this weekend after strong performances at last weekend’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League meet.
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...
