Tag: horticulture
The Mountain Gardener | Arbor Day in California
California’s Arbor Day is celebrated on March 9 this year. It’s actually a whole week in honor of famed horticulturist Luther Burbank’s birthday. The...
The Mountain Gardener | Early March in the Garden
Almost overnight, although maybe I’m judging by rain storms, spring is upon us. The birds sure know it is and I’m seeing trees in...
The Mountain Gardener | How to Use Phenology in the Garden
Always on the lookout for potential problems in my garden, I can use all the help I can get. Solutions are out there. One...
The Mountain Gardener | Allergy Season is Here
My neighbor Sue answered her door sneezing and coughing with puffy eyes and a red runny nose that Rudolph would envy. We live among...
The Mountain Gardener | A Rose by Any Other Name
When Juliet tells Romeo that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she must have been referring to the Compassion rose....
The Mountain Gardener | Bare Root Edibles – Invest in the...
It’s not too late, but time is running out if you’re looking to add fruit and nut trees, berries and vegetables to your garden...
The Mountain Gardener | Living with Houseplants
I’m embarrassed to confess that I don’t always take my own advice. Take my houseplants, for instance. Decades of research have shown that houseplants...
The Mountain Gardener | Flowers Adapt to a Changing Climate
On this rainy day, I’m picturing my garden and deck this summer filled with colorful flowers. The bumblebees will be happy, the hummingbirds will...
The Mountain Gardener | What’s New in the Garden for 2024
Gardening trends come and go. Who doesn’t love to read garden magazines with all those beautiful photographs during the winter and dream about your...
The Mountain Gardener | Pantone Color of the Year 2024
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2024 is… drumroll, please… Peach Fuzz. I like it. It’s a light, delicate shade that sits between...
News Briefs | Published April 24, 2026
Civil Grand Jury applications due soon
Santa Cruz County Superior Court is accepting applications for its Civil Grand Jury, a 19-member volunteer panel that reviews...
