In like a lion, out like a lamb. This phrase describing refers to the position in the sky of the constellation Leo, the lion, at the beginning of the month and Aries, the ram or lamb, at the end. As I write this week’s column, the saying rings true so far this month. Beautiful weather … Continue reading Gardening tips for late March in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Redwoods in Maui? I first heard about them at the Nature Center in . A sign there said they were grown for commercial reasons in Hawaii. So now that I’m here on the island of Maui I just had to see them for myself. I knew that redwood from our forests was used in the … Continue reading Redwoods in Maui
A Thanksgiving Poem by Jan Nelson The Mountain Gardener Once upon a time when our area was under water there were no parks or trails or trees or gardens. I’m thankful that our mountains rose from an ancient ocean so we could enjoy … Continue reading A Thanksgiving Poem