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January through December and every month in between, there's always something going on around this ole' shack of ours. We've always made an effort to keep some form of records of our efforts. Can one garden without keeping a journal? Of course, and probably most gardeners will never jot down a single note. Many of these will also do quite well also. But for the most part, the gardener who keeps notes, takes pictures and makes plans will have far fewer mistakes and enjoy far greater success than one who doesn't.

Additionally, the gardener who keeps some form of notes learns more because they tend to make decisions based on hard evidence, rather than a guess and trusting a memory that often fades with time and age. They can see trends and changes occurring in their surroundings that may be too subtle to grasp otherwise and make changes quickly.

A garden journal is also an excellent vehicle by which to keep track of ideas you have and when accompanied by simple sketches or pictures, have a high degree of probability to be turned into realities rather than good ideas. This is the day when cameras are in every household in one form or another and digital cameras are now inexpensive and commonplace, which makes for an unparalleled convenience. Pictures added to your journal are like adding a supercharger to your gardening efforts. A simple picture can often speak more than a multitude of words.

As stated earlier, we have always kept some form of notes, but never before have we attempted to put them together in such a way that others may learn from them. It is our hope that you will come back often and watch as we develop this new project and it is our grater hope that we may be able to present information that you will find useful and helpful.

Please note that the garden journal you will find here is not one that is doctored up for publication. This is my actual garden journal and is presented as an example of how to journal. There are many ways to journal and this is only one example. But, whether you follow this example or not, the bottom line is to journal in one way or another.

the "Hillbilly Gardener"

2009

While you're here, check out our garden year in pictures.

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