The Mountain Gardener: Winter natives keep birds in the garden
There's no way around it. January may signal the start of the new year, but most of our plants still have the day off. I need inspiration on these cold mornings when most of my plants are asleep.
The Mountain Gardener: Houseplants promise color when the sky is gray Jan Nelson
My birthday falls in February, and Valentine's Day does, too. The weather this month can be a bit gloomy some years. That's why I'm always thrilled to receive a flowering indoor plant to brighten things up.
The Mountain Gardener: Properly remove cover crops to reveal better soil
Orin Martin of the Alan Chadwick Garden on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus is widely admired for his incredible knowledge and skills as a master orchardist, horticulturalist and teacher. I was lucky when, a couple of years ago, he visited a group of fellow designers and brought his favorite russet apples. Another time, he brought a dozen different kinds of potatoes that we roasted, critiqued and thoroughly enjoyed.
Michael Oliver Tierney June 7, 1920 — Feb. 16, 2011
A private memorial will be held in the spring for longtime Felton resident Mike Tierney, who died Feb. 16. He was 90 years old.
San Lorenzo Valley High School senior wins Congressional Art Competition
When it comes to her artistic talents, Claire Hamilton is a winner. Her recent piece of art, “Hearts at Rest,” won multiple awards at...
