Getting Started

COMMENTARY

• Start by writing everything down and don’t judge yourself if you need it or not
• What details to track like planting dates, water frequencies, weather and more
• Using a moisture meter to journal irrigation procedures over time
• Journaling harvest times

More Thoughts To Journal

COMMENTARY

• Journaling for animals, pollinators, pests and beneficial insects
• Writing down versus talking about what was done uses different sides of the brain
• More relaxed and less judgmental you are leads to better journaling
• Ray and Janis discuss what their journals look like and some of the things they’ve seen recorded in other journals to consider
• Janis’ tobacco surprise
• Janis’ first time planting experience gone wrong but beneficial by journaling

RESOURCE

• The Fruit Tree Mud Bath Salon by Janis Norton

Takeaways

• Journals become useful over time are a great source of recall data. Ray gives examples of the information it provides
• Either beginners or seasoned gardners, a journal isn’t about producing flawless records
• Creating a record of personalized information to enhance your growing experience
• Water management tips