Weekly newsletter archive
These are the thirty weekly issues published between January and July 2026. The newsletter now comes out monthly, on the last Sunday of each month. If you are looking for the current monthly newsletter, please use this link.
Things Don't Always Go According to Plan
This week’s newsletter is a quieter one. I’ve been recovering from a cold, which pushed back some garden plans and class prep. In this update, I share what to expect in the first week of the spring semester and a few thoughts on handling setbacks when things don’t go according to plan.
Making Space for What Comes Next
After years of decline, we’re saying goodbye to an old avocado tree - and reimagining the garden for the season ahead.
Plants Made for Here
A look at California native plants, from planting and establishment to the deeper lessons they offer about resilience, biodiversity, and gardening in harmony with where we live.