The Mountain Gardener: Flowering shrubs brighten early spring
In the spring, we are surrounded by flowers of every color. It's our reward after the winter.
The Mountain Gardener: Dramatic grasses serve function, add beauty
One of the most dramatic sights in a garden is an ornamental grass backlit by late-afternoon sun. They seem to come alive as their tawny flowers spikes glow and sway in the breeze.
The Mountain Gardener: Say hello to a new year in the garden
It's a humbling experience to read some of my past columns celebrating New Year’s. Once you write something down, it's there forever. Like a social media post, it can haunt you. I've set such lofty goals for myself over the years.
Scotts Valley firefighters praised for quick response to fuel spill
Traffic was snarled for hours on the primary route between Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay when a truck carrying 8,600 gallons of fuel...
