The new year is nearly here, and 2026 is another year to have high hopes for beautiful gardens and dependable weather forecasts. So here we are now, planning, making notes, looking at seed catalogs, ...

If you've ever lost track of when you planted your basil or forgotten which tomato variety thrived last summer, it might be time to start a garden journal. Think of it as your garden's personal diary: ...

A garden is a living, breathing space that changes with each passing day. From the first tender shoots of spring to the final harvest of autumn, countless stories are unfolding right in your backyard.

It’s so easy to use a Garden Journal to track your gardening successes. With the spring gardening season just around the ...

Ever forget which seeds you planted where, or wonder why your tomatoes did better last year? A garden journal can help you keep track of all the little details that make a big difference in your ...

The older I get, the harder it is for me to remember what year something happened in my landscape or garden. I should have written things down. Maybe I should consider starting a garden journal in the ...

Gardening can be more than just growing plants. It is not only a hobby, but an opportunity to learn new things, connect with nature and grow as a person. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just ...

My 2024 New Year’s resolution is to do a better job of keeping up on my garden journal. I start with good intentions but get busy and the note-taking drops off. At the end of the season, I’m kicking ...

Whether I’m tending a few pots of spring annuals on the back step or a raised garden bed filled with fall-harvest vegetables, a garden journal is one of my most valuable tools all year. It helps me ...

A number of books have been published on high desert gardening, but Taos author Nan Fischer says none have been like her new guidebook that spans the whole year. Fischer’s readable book is titled ...