The Mountain Gardener: Garden trimmings gain new purpose to trim holiday halls
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose. The garden's been put to rest for the winter, now covered with a nice blanket of compost.
Ben Lomond man wins $25K with hole-in-one
On June 19, Ben Lomond resident Justin Russell received a $25,000 check — his prize for shooting a hole-in-one May 18 at Seascape Golf Club in Aptos.
Let’s go fishin’: State department changes names, maintains mission
As of Jan. 1, the name of the former California Fish and Game is California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Mountain Gardener: Pruning important in February
You know spring is coming when you see daffodils starting to open. You know spring is coming when plum trees begin their glorious show. And you know spring is coming when you begin to think of all those garden tasks that still need your attention.
Mountain Gardener: Peace found in garden design
A garden has many purposes. It's a place to grow delicious tomatoes and mouthwatering fruit picked ripe off the tree. It's a place to read your favorite book on a comfy chair in the shade. It's a place to watch birds and butterflies when they visit the flowers you've planted just for them. It's a place to go when you need to get away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. And it's a place of healing.
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.
Community encouraged to take Santa Cruz County Strategic Plan survey
The County of Santa Cruz is asking residents to help shape the future by filling out a short survey that will guide the County’s...
