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The Mountain Gardener | Veggies in the Shade

Being the type who doesn’t take no for an answer, I’m going to try growing veggies on my shady deck again. I wasn’t very...
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The Mountain Gardener | Survivors in the Garden

Many, many years ago my landscape designer group was fortunate to get a private tour by the head gardener at Filoli Gardens. One of...
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Mayor’s Message | A Look at Scotts Valley’s New Development

Recently there have been many questions about new development in Scotts Valley. As has been widely reported, the City has worked to meet the...
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Finance | Trump Tax Benefits for Rich and Modest Taxpayers

Trump tax contains more than the itemized deductions and child taxes I previously discussed; he sought votes from modest earners, donations from the rich...
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Guest Viewpoint | Building a Resilient Future for the San Lorenzo...

Over the past few weeks, many neighbors have stopped me around the valley asking about the work happening at Mountain Community Resources (MCR) and...
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The Mountain Gardener | Fragrant Spring in the Garden

I’m ready for spring. These warm spells have given me spring fever. Many plants blooming now are fragrant. Mother Nature encourages pollinators to find...
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Strictly Business | Through the Lens: Two Women, Two Visions, One...

Remember when you started your own business? That quiet question that lingers in the background: Will I succeed … and what was I thinking? Most...
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Plain Talk About Food | Life’s Lessons

“Life…some of it’s magic, some of it’s tragic, but I’ve had a good life all the way.” —Jimmy Buffett I was scrolling through the Nextdoor...
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Guest Viewpoint | No Kings Day 3: The Power of Protests

On Saturday, March 28, millions of Americans will assert their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly by participating in the third No...
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The Mountain Gardener | March Tasks in the Garden for Spring...

On Friday, March 20, at 7:46am, the day and night will be almost equal. That’s why it’s called the Spring or Vernal Equinox. Some...

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Overnight Highway 9 closure near Boulder Creek scheduled for July 1

Motorists traveling on Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek will face a full overnight closure Wednesday, July 1, as crews continue work on the...