Most of us THINK we'll remember what we've done or seen in our garden, but the reality is often quite the opposite.

  • Many gardeners find that the biggest obstacle to improving their gardening skills is having a deep understanding of what works and doesn't work in their particular yard. Remembering details and patterns in our individual garden gives us the wisdom to take appropriate action and time our activities perfectly.

  • How valuable would it be to remember when the average frost date for your yard occurs so you can better time when to plant out your vegetables?

  • Would you save money if you knew which varieties of annuals performed the best and remember its name the following year so you bought the right one?

  • Could you increase the harvest from your garden if you remembered how you handled the pest problem on your tomato plants last time so you addressed it sooner and with more confidence?

  • Would the number of flowers on your perennials increase if you knew which ones needed deadheading?

  • A garden journal will solve confidence and memory challenges while saving you time and reminding you how to avoid past mistakes.

Why Is The Garden Journal Your Most Valuable Tool?

Because if you want to maximize success and minimize mistakes, the observations and events you write in your garden journal make the difference between a MILDLY successful gardener and a WILDLY successful one.

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Want step-by-step help creating your own garden journal?

We've got you covered! This course will cover all the fundamental pieces of a garden journal, including the following:

  • How To Create A Visual Map Of Your Yard

  • What The USDA Hardiness Zone Map Is And Why It Matters To You

  • How to Track Garden Goals, Projects, and Notes

  • Tips For Making Your Garden Journal Part Of Your Gardening Life

WARNING: Journaling can be addictive!

Don't say I didn't warn you!

Once you start journaling about your garden, you will find your stress level goes down and you become the expert of your own garden. You'll start seeing your garden for what it is: an opportunity to enjoy and document your own personal gardening journey. If you get as excited as I do about this fabulous tool, come join me!
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BONUS MATERIALS

In addition to the course content, you also receive:

  • Printable Templates

    Practical, useful templates you can print and use immediately. Fill them in with gardening details and observations.

  • Unlimited Access

    You can access the course content 24/7, 365 days a year. Your registration never closes so you can revisit the information whenever you like.

  • Discussion Groups

    Leverage the experience and knowledge of your fellow gardeners. There's nothing better than bouncing ideas off other curious, like-minded gardeners!

Featured Instructor

Junel Unrein

Junel is the founder of Garden Keeper, an education-based company dedicated to helping gardeners learn the art and science of sustainable gardening. Junel spent many years as a corporate educator and is excited to combine her love of teaching with her passion for sustainable gardening. She is currently a volunteer Master Gardener for the OSU County Extension Offices. She is also a member of the Hardy Plant Society of Oregon, and supports the Audubon Society Backyard Habitat Certification Program through their Provider Directory.

FAQ

  • What materials are included in this course?

    This course contains printable templates and instructions for organizing and completing them. There is a list of recommended materials including a binder, dividers, and hole-punched paper. However, these are not required to complete the course or to create your garden journal.

  • How long will it take to complete the course?

    The online portion of the course will take about twenty minutes to complete. In addition to the online portion, there are some activities you will complete on your own. The time required for these activities varies and will depend on your unique garden and how much time you wish to spend.

  • How long will I have access to the templates?

    Your access to the templates does not expire. You can download the templates or return back to the course if you'd like to review the course content.

  • Do you have additional templates I can add to my garden journal besides the ones in this course?

    Yes, there are many more garden journal templates available! There are a total of four courses in the Creating a Garden Journal curriculum, and each one offers valuable and unique garden journal templates you can print and include in your garden journal. You can view these courses on your Student Dashboard page.

Course Pricing

This is a FREE introductory course that will give you the fundamentals you need to begin your garden journaling journey.

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We are committed to providing the ultimate learning experience, which is why we back every purchase with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our commitment to quality education gives you peace of mind when making a decision. If you are not satisfied for any reason, simply contact us within 10 days of purchase at [email protected] for a full refund of any course not completed.

Want to add more valuable tools to your garden journal?

The next three courses in the Creating a Garden Journal curriculum offer more templates and tips!