Tag: columns
Finance | Zoomers on the Rise: How Gen Z Is Reshaping...
“ou're also the most tech-savvy, adaptable, and values-driven generation to date. And that's your superpower in this new financial landscape.” —Paul White, “Financial Freedom...
The Mountain Gardener | Sheet Mulch Away That Old Lawn Effectively
I don’t know why I’m amazed when I come across an old lawn that was sheet mulched away. After all, it’s a tried and...
Mayor’s Message | Scotts Valley Community in Action: Demolitions, Leadership Changes, Fall...
For the first time in all my years of public service, I’ve witnessed bulldozers tearing down buildings in our community without any input or...
The Mountain Gardener | Time to Plant California Native Species
Every year I vow to add more California natives to my little garden. Problem is I don’t have much sun, which is great on...
Finance | Planning for Longevity
“Forever young, I want to be forever young.” —Bob Dylan
I now ask planning clients about time more than work cessation after 65. Sadly, my...
The Mountain Gardener | Combining Plants in Exciting Ways
Lately I’ve been looking at my garden and what’s blooming now while also thinking of what to recommend for new gardens. Seems I’m always...
Finance | Landlording in the Santa Cruz Mountains
In the San Lorenzo Valley, it is easier to admit dope smoking than 10 years of successful landlording. But I am not the only...
The Mountain Gardener | What to Do in the September Garden
When my bearded iris didn’t bloom much this year, I made a note to divide them in September. It’s on my to-do list. These...
Strictly Business | Spanky’s Café: Embracing Community in the Valley
On one of my regular hikes with friends, I mentioned I was looking for another business to feature in this column. They suggested Spanky’s....
The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Plants in the Garden This Summer
While hiking recently in Oregon, I encountered many Mock Orange (Philadelphus lewisii) growing near the Jackson Creek. Their scent was noticeable from a long...
Arrest made in Scotts Valley fires
A suspect has been arrested in connection with multiple vegetation fires reported Aug. 19 in Scotts Valley, according to a joint announcement from Cal...
