The older I get, the harder it is for me to remember what year something happened in my landscape or garden.
Starting a garden journal can be helpful in noting experiences on what works and doesn’t work, pest problems, bloom times and other details.
A garden journal can record weather conditions, pest problems, and other observations, which can be helpful in dealing with situations in the garden.
People who keep a garden or landscape journal usually find the experience rewarding, as noted by speakers and homeowners who have kept such journals.
Maybe I should consider starting a garden journal in the coming year.
Author's summary: Keep a garden journal to track experiences and observations.