Winter 2024

Editorial Notes

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle.”
— Barbara Winkler

Whether your New Year’s resolution in 2024 is wellness-related, making better connections, or embarking on a new adventure, don’t forget to embrace sustainable living. One of the bright spots during our mild California winter might be watching our gardens provide the blooms and shelter needed by our native pollinators, caring for our magnificent local oak trees, or growing a year-round vegetable garden. To maximize your success in winter gardening it is also important to understand and address its challenges, such as diminished sunlight, shorter days, cooler temperatures, and rainfall. Enjoy reading our advice on what steps you can take when gardening at home, both outdoors and indoors, or volunteering at a local community garden during winter.

Hedwig Van Den Broeck and Robin Mitchell, editors