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Garden Journal 2012
N a t u r a l P r o d u c t s f o r Y o u r
O r g a n i c H o m e , L a w n ,
G a r d e n , F a r m a n d P e t s .
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Spring Garden Plot PlanUse this grid to make a rough layout of
your garden. Be sure you note the size of the plants when they are
mature and use that information for the years to come. Its easy to
forget just how large those tiny seedlings can become and space the
plants accordingly.
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Fall Garden Plot PlanUse this grid to make a rough layout of
your garden. Be sure you note the size of the plants when they are
mature and use that information for the years to come. Its easy to
forget just how large those tiny seedlings can become and space the
plants accordingly.
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Prepare the Ground for Planting.The first time the plot is to be
used for a garden, blend with the soil about 1 cubic yard of
organic materialthats 27 cubic feet for every 300 square feet of
area. The deeper you can mix it, the better. A rototiller is best,
but the old fashioned shovel still works well.
In subsequent years, one cubic yard for every 400 square feet
should be fine. A couple of weeks after the organic materials have
been mixed in, you may want to do a pH test. If the results show
that your soil is too acidic, add lime; if too alkaline, add
sulfer. The ideal pH for a garden is about 6.0.
Take the time to measure the area of your garden and lawn and
write it down here.
Area: ____________________________________________________
Amendment added: _______________________________________
How much: _______________________________________________
Shopping List
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q Organic Gardening Booksq Natural Pest and Disease Control
Bookq Bug Identification Bookq Organic Compostq Potting Mixq
Organic Fertilizer (like bat guano, kelp, and/
or fish emulsion) q Soil Test Kitq Trap for Monitoring Insect
Populations
(like the Insect-a-Peel)q Beneficial Microbes (like EM-1)q
Beneficial Fungi (like Root Maximizer)q Catalytic Enzymes (like
Nitron A-35)q Humic Acid (for lawn care)q Snail/Slug Controlq Weed
Control (both a pre-emergent like
Corn Gluten Meal and a post emergent like Natures Avenger)
q Beneficial Insect Attractants (seed mix, pheromones, food,
etc.)
q Critter Control (like Deer Off, Snake Stopper, Hot Pepper Wax,
Bird Netting, etc.)
q Beneficial Insects (Ladybugs, Green Lacewing, Praying Mantids,
Beneficial Nematodes, etc.)
q Seeds q q q q q q q q q qq Transplants q q q q q q q q q q
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Early Indoor Seed Planting Records
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Transplants & Planting Directly in Ground
Seed/Plant Type: Variety: Where Purchased:
Date Planted: Date Germinated:
Date of First Harvest: Continued Until:
Other Facts to Note:
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Fertilizer Application Record
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Pest & Disease Problems
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Pest & Disease Problems
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Summary: What Was Fantastic (or not...)
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For Next Year: Dos and Donts
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