If you’re anything like me the idea of having a exhausting, all encompassing reference of a particular topic is a very attractive idea. I’ve attempted it when it comes to general world building and more specific Dunegon’s & Dragons world building but after a while, I would get bored and move on. I hope a garden/homesteading/permaculture reference would be different but we’ll see.
As for what to include in this journal, it is easy to tailor it to your specific garden needs. If you plan on growing a small hobby garden with a collection of some favorite herbs and vegetables, you could include a few things.
- A grow map of what was planted where
- Varieties that were planted and how well they did
- A yield estimation
- Your grow zone and first and last frost dates
- Differences between Full Sun, Partial Sun, and Full Shade
- What to try next year
As for my own garden journal, here’s what I plan on including.
- Future “Forever Home” garden
- Local plants and mushrooms that can be foraged
- Foods that are in season in my area
- Recipes
- Direct Sow vs. Transplant
- Plant families in regards to crop rotation
There’s truly a dizzying amount of things to include in a garden journal and I’m excited to finally fill up a notebook.