Do you use a garden journal?

If you have used a garden journal, you may know how beneficial it is to tracking pests, disease, and harvest time. But did you know that garden journaling can be beneficial for you as well? In this episode we talk about ways to get started garden journaling and how the act of journaling can boost your overall wellness and impact your connection to nature.

A new episode out now from Your Central Florida Yard

Your Central Florida Yard, a podcast from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County has a new episode on garden journaling. Listen to it on Apple, Spotify, or where you listen to podcasts.

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Your garden checklist

For this garden checklist–grab a journal and start documenting your gardening journey. Remember, it’s not just about plants—it’s about growing a healthier, happier you. 
 
And if you start a garden journal, we’d love to hear about it! Send us a message or tag us on social media—we would love to have some listener tips to share out with the community!

Learn more

• • Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office
  • If you are not in Polk County, Contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Clinic
  • Your Central Florida Yard newsletter
  • The Positive Effects Of Gardening On Mental Health  ⁠
  • Gardening for wellness
  • Why ‘plant blindness’ matters — and what you can do about it  ⁠
  •  Plant Blindness YouTube Webinar with Marc Frank, UF/IFAS Herbarium
  • Garden Guide and Journal Available for Sale ⁠

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