Who’s behind Bay Area Tropics?

I garden in a real Zone 9b backyard—with wind, fog, surprise frost nights, and plenty of trial and error. Bay Area Tropics is where I share what actually works to make a small Bay Area yard feel like vacation without losing plants every winter.

If you’ve ever dragged heavy pots into the garage at 10pm because the forecast changed, this site is for you.

What you’ll find here

• Plant-by-plant care guides tuned to cool summers
• Overwintering and frost protection strategies that are fast
• DIY shelters using EMT conduit, buckets, tarps, and frost cloth
• Honest reviews of gear that can handle real Bay Area winters