Tag: horticulture
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...
The Mountain Gardener | How Flowers Adapt to a Changing Climate
I read about a study in France a while ago that suggests that humans are quickly altering the way flowers are reproducing, and it’s...
The Mountain Gardener | Buzzing in the Garden
You can hear them a long way before you see them. I’m talking about the hundreds of honey bees feasting on the highly nutritious...
The Mountain Gardener | Finding Our Horticultural History
I used to live in Bonny Doon where a huge Tasmanian Tree Fern grew without care on the “lower forty.” It was over 50...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 11, 2026
Museum Hero nominations being sought
San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society, which owns and operates the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, is seeking nominations for its Museum...
