Tag: columns
The Mountain Gardener | The Best Bulbs to Plant this Fall
I read the bulb catalogs the same as you do. They show oh so many bulbs that do well in the shade. As we...
Fitness | Working Out Without Knowing It
I understand, not everyone enjoys or wants to workout, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do things each day to keep you strong, mobile...
The Mountain Gardener | Fun Garden Decor for Halloween This Season
If I were looking for cool Halloween decorations or inspiration for breathtaking combinations of plants that shout “Fall is here,” I couldn’t have gone...
Plain Talk About Food | Open at the Other End
I love Asparagus, whether fresh or canned, or green, purple or white. And I just recently discovered that asparagus seems to resonate with people...
Finance | Navigating Long-term Care: Hazards and Strategies
As my parents suffered lingering deaths from cancer and Alzheimer’s, they appreciated long-term care insurance, and their purchase enlarged my inheritance. I am a...
The Mountain Gardener | Everything You Didn’t Know About Mums
You probably think of mums as boring. They’re everywhere at this time of year. Many consider them a bit of color on the front...
Guest Column | Invest in a Healthy Future for SLV Water...
In last week’s edition, I highlighted how supporting Measure Q on the Nov. 5 ballot represents a historic opportunity to steward our precious and...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Create a Beautiful Garden
Fall is a good time to design and plant a new garden. I love to read those articles in gardening magazines with titles like...
Guest Column | Measure Q: A Critical Investment for Santa Cruz...
When I look back on four decades of public service, there is one issue that has remained a top priority for me and the...
Strictly Business | Women’s Evolution Retreat — A Sanctuary for Renewal...
The roots of women’s retreats may be less documented, but their surge in popularity in recent decades reflects the growing emphasis on self-care, wellness...
News Briefs | Published Nov. 7, 2025
Holiday Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday
Spring Lakes Park’s third annual Holiday Art & Craft Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from...
