Plants by J

Plants remain one of my main hobbies, and Plants by J is now a way for me to connect with other growers around unique plants. I've always been fascinated by plants — the biology, the propagation, the patience required to grow something from seed or cutting into a thriving specimen. I'm currently in year 5 of a tomato breeding project, which is one of my favorite ongoing experiments.

Plants by J is where I make some of those plants available, from rare tropical aroids to garden herbs, berries, and fruit trees. I handle the propagation and the full-stack e-commerce platform that powers the shop.

There's a surprising amount of overlap between my climatology work and this side project. Growing conditions, heat stress, hardiness zones — it all connects back to climate and weather data. The same WBGT and microclimate expertise I apply professionally helps me understand when to ship plants, what grows where, and how to advise customers on care.