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September 10, 2026

The Mountain Gardener: Deer-resistant plants are stars of the mountain garden

Recently, I stood just inside my screen door watching a young doe and her fawn browse on plants that are supposed to be deer-resistant.

Wine Lover: Blending versus single-varietal depends on place

There are many competing paradigms in the world of vino, and one of the most intriguing is whether winemakers should blend their wines together or bottle their wines individually by varietal.

Comedy Corner: A visit to Mount Hermon Road Speedway

I live in Felton and recently accepted a temp job at a company in Scotts Valley. Driving to Scotts Valley around 7:30 a.m. is rather new for me, and until I have had my first cup of coffee, I tend to be completely oblivious to my surroundings — except for a morning several weeks ago.

Datebook: Aug. 20 to Sept. 11

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Letter: Lost and found

EDITOR,

Commentary: Boulder Creek Rec criticism unfounded

I have been encouraged to run for one of the soon-to-be-open seats on the Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District board, but after reading the letter from Denese and Skip Matthes (“Boulder Creek Rec must get serious,” July 30), I’m seriously reconsidering whether that would be a smart move on my part — or anyone’s, really.

Datebook

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