The Ultimate Garden Planner for Sassy Moms Who Grow Stuff
Let’s face it—life is chaotic, the kids are wild, and dinner’s usually “whatever’s in the fridge.” But your garden? That’s your sacred space. Your dirt-stained, sun-kissed, plant-baby-having kingdom. And queen, you need a plan. So grab your cute clipboard (or your phone, let’s be real) and let’s organize your garden like the boss babe you are.
1. Choose Your Garden Goals
Want fresh veggies for the fam? Insta-worthy flowers? A witchy herb corner with major green witch vibes? Pick your garden vibe and let that guide what you grow.
2. Know Your Zone, Babe
Before you go wild with seed packets, figure out your plant hardiness zone (just Google it with your zip code). This tells you what will thrive and when you can plant it without causing a plantpocalypse.
3. Make a Plant Wishlist
Write down everything you’re dreaming of—from juicy tomatoes to moonflowers. Then highlight the ones that work for your zone and your lifestyle. If it needs babying and you’ve got toddlers… maybe save it for next year.
4. Sketch That Garden Layout
You don’t need to be an artist—just grab a notebook or printable and map out where everything goes. Tall stuff in back, sun-lovers in the sunny spots, and space for walkways so you don’t crush your kale.
5. Create a Planting Calendar
List what to plant each month. Early spring = peas and lettuce. Late spring = tomatoes and peppers. And don’t forget to schedule in seed-starting indoors if you’re that level of extra (we support it).
6. Track What You Planted Where
Because let’s be honest—you will forget which squash you planted in that corner bed. Use tags, washi tape flags, or a grid chart. Keep it cute, but functional.
7. Add a Watering Schedule
Especially if your brain is juggling 84 tabs like mine. Mark which days to water what, and consider grouping plants by thirst level. Extra thirsty? Put ‘em together, darling.
8. Journal the Journey
Log your wins (first strawberry! bees are back!) and flops (those radishes that refused to radish). This isn’t just helpful for next year—it’s also a whole vibe watching your growth in the garden and in life.
9. Budget Your Blooms
Seeds are cheap. But girl, those cute planters, garden arches, and solar lights? Add up fast. Make a lil budget and sprinkle the glam in phases if needed. Garden glam on a mom budget? We love to see it.
10. Celebrate Your Harvests
Take pics. Throw backyard dinner parties. Dry herbs and pretend you're a mystical apothecary. You did the thing. You grew life. You are the moment.
Now go rock that garden like it’s your runway, green thumb goddess!
