![]() The next thing to do is figure out what to plant when, especially when it comes to starting seeds indoors (See my step-by-step seedstarting guide).įor example, to determine the date to start tomato seeds, first identify your spring frost date and count backward on the calendar. #2: Plan Your Seed-Starting and Planting Schedule Checklists remove the mental energy of decision-making. These tools will help define your priorities so you can enjoy your time in the garden. In this article, I share this process with you, including how I use monthly checklists, calendars, and spreadsheets. It has worked wonders to keep me organized and help me grow my best garden. Wouldn’t it be great if I could eliminate all of the random scraps of notes and the slew of web pages bookmarked on my computer?Īfter a few years of experimenting, I created my own Micro-Farm Organization Process. I longed for a garden planning process that would keep all of my gardening resources and tasks in one place. ![]() This is what entrepreneur Tim Ferriss calls “decision fatigue”. I didn’t feel connected to my garden because I was caught up in the pressure of deciding what to work on. I was the poster child of an ADD gardener: “Oh, look at this!” And, ohhh, I want to work on this!” I was dizzy from turning in circles! When I got outside, I had no idea how to prioritize my time. I lacked a plan other than “I want a garden.” Without records, I didn’t know when things should be, or had been, planted. I was sorely lacking in a streamlined approach my first few gardening seasons. My Journey to Creating the Garden Planning Tools Are visions of bountiful gardens dancing in your head? Here are four essential garden planning tools to help you kick off your best garden season yet. ![]()
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