Tag: gardens and gardening
The Mountain Gardener | Lessons from the Garden
My friend, Evan, often shares interesting studies about plants. Did you know that older trees share intelligence with young trees? Scientists have recorded how...
The Mountain Gardener | Groundcover Ideas for a Changing World
Faced with what to use to keep down weeds when wood chips aren’t allowed? Well, you’re not alone. Although wood chip mulch is good...
The Mountain Gardener | Gardening Tips for Sandy Soil
Many years ago I started writing a book about gardening in the Santa Cruz Mountains. One of many interesting subjects I researched was the...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Garden in Clay Soil
Soil is a wonderful thing. It grows our food, anchors our trees and provides a foundation under our feet. But it sure can be...
The Mountain Gardener | September in the Garden
Summer is winding down. It’s still warm during the day, but the nights are cool and there’s less and less daylight hours. The soil...
The Mountain Gardener | California Natives for Spectacular Containers
Adding California natives to my collection of container plants has been a goal for a long time. Besides attracting birds and wildlife to the...
The Mountain Gardener | Planting Under Trees
Many of us live under oaks or are surrounded by redwoods. We know the value of trees in the landscape. Trees shade us in...
The Mountain Gardener | Gardening During the Dog Days
My neighbor’s dog, Winston, is dealing with the heat of the summer during his walk and visit to my place. He can hardly wait...
The Mountain Gardener | Add the Colors of a Sunset to...
Enjoying a spectacular sunset on a warm evening in the summertime is one of life’s simple pleasures. Peach and orange tones bounce off the...
The Mountain Gardener | Kids and Pets in the Garden
My friend, Grace, visited the other day. She’s almost 7 years old now and is really getting into plants, flowers and especially the birds...
Scotts Valley graduate receives Teamsters scholarship
Violeta Dauksa of Scotts Valley has been named a recipient of a 2026 scholarship from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund.
Dauksa is a...
