Index To Our Small Gardens Pictures With Pictures Of Garden Ideas For 2009 More than a picture of a garden, these small gardens pictures and pictures of garden ideas are a different kind of “my garden journal” For years now, we've been advocating the advantages of keeping a garden history journal. A backyard journal can assist a gardener in so many ways with their garden, gardening projects, efforts, seed and plant orders, avoiding mistakes, take advantage of what works and what doesn't, etc., etc., etc. But how many of us actually keep a journal, or even rough notes for that matter? Here at jerrysplantsonline.com, we've put our 'keyboard where our mouth is”, so to speak and posted my garden journal right out there for everyone to see. This our actual small gardens pictures journal - good, bad and sometimes ugly. Not some "window-dressed" version of pictures of a vegetable garden. We wanted all of our visitors to see that no matter how long you've been gardening, not everything goes right all of the time and once in a while, things go better than planned. In our backyard journal we wanted everyone to see that keeping a garden history journal is not some elaborate undertaking and there is no right or wrong way to do one. But every gardener should have one. But hey, let's be honest here, sometimes just plain writing things down is - well - BORING. Ok - who said that my garden journal had to be just words? Why can't it be primarily small gardens pictures, pictures of garden ideas and pictures of a vegetable garden with just enough words to explain them. As with any picture, and a picture of a garden as well, they say that one picture is worth a thousand words, don't they? Well, here is another form of garden history journal for you to consider. Just don't be to critical of the small gardens pictures and pictures of garden ideas. I'm a "hillbilly gardener", who's good at that. I never said I was a photographer! Maybe someone out there would be willing to offer some advice on taking pictures of a vegetable garden. Whether a single picture of a garden, many small gardens pictures, pictures of garden ideas or many pictures of a vegetable garden you enjoyed, pictures for sure should be included in your backyard journal. Pictures add visual interest and clarity to my garden journal that I can't find in any word journal. Take time to browse this pictorial version of my garden journal and feel free to comment by dropping us a line. We would love to hear from you. The “Hillbilly Gardener” January/February March Preparing The Site Creating The Pots Planting The Pots
April May June 
Large Mushroom Stool Faux stone mushrooms add whimsy to any outdoor setting 
| July Begin Again Tackle Bed #1 The Birds Move In The Mulching Begins In Ernest Catching Up On Odds And Ends Planting Late-Season Corn We Have A Harvest Fat Plants Take Time To Repot I Had An Idea I Can't Stand It Any Longer I'm Tired Of Waiting We're attacking! Can't Wait Any Longer Borers Attack Marigolds Plants Are Thinned Sun Cooked Cabbage The Moss Rose Is Disappearing Attack The Roses As Well Time To Side Dress The Squash Heavy Mulching Begins A Little At A Time A Drip Contained Saving A Windblown Corn A Questionable Planting Protect The Turnip Bed Prepare For Fall Planting Started New Bulk Compost Pile
August Introduction To August Started Fall Planting Fixing A Senior Moment More Mulching Another Senior Moment? A Very Busy Morning Some Plant Problems To Get Corrected Corn Earworms Attack Granddaughter Picks Her First Tomato Granddaughter Learns A Painful Lesson About Bugs A Case Of Mistaken Identity Picked The First Bush Beans And Peppers Another 60MPH+ Storm Hits The Sweet Corn Is A Mess Planted Fall Cabbage Catching Butterflies Surprised By A Mess Of Beans Celery Tied Up Still Weeding The Garden of Weedin' Take Time To Mix Some Sprays Instructions Are Corralled August Review
| September Start Month With Heavy Weeding Planting Fall Crops Cleaning Soaker Hoses Started Prepping For Moving Plants A Good Day For "Critters" A Few Last Flowers Some Final Pruning Started Digging Plants Today Got Started On Bed Make Over More Bed Make Over The Downy Mildew Wins Back On The Make-Over Some Insect Friends Stopped By Moved The Russian Sage Moved More Plants Brick Edging Finished In One Area September Overview
October Introduction to October Garden History Journal In Pictures Planting Garlic Casualties Happen The Nursery Bed Is Cleaned Out Took Time To Enjoy Some Fall Color
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