Print landscape at 100% scale. Two pages. Make a plan before filling the cart.
HEARTH + HOMESTEADER · FIELD NOTES 008 · PAGE 1 OF 2
Growing location: _____________________________ Planning season: ______________ Date: __________ Budget limit: ______________
| Decision | What do we know? | Question / next action / who checks |
|---|---|---|
| Food we eat | ||
| Light + growing space | ||
| Local planting windows | ||
| Workload + backup | ||
| Whole setup budget |
Supplies already owned: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Record actual light and crop requirements, mature spacing and access, local planting guidance, and the routine on an ordinary week. Match methods and timing to your crop, variety, site and climate; these prompts are not a universal planting calendar.
HEARTH + HOMESTEADER · FIELD NOTES 008 · PAGE 2 OF 2
| Crop / variety / meal | Place + plant count / spacing | Start method / window / local source | Caregiver / backup / open question | Seeds + needed supplies / estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seeds: ______ Shipping: ______ Mix / containers: ______ Supports / labels: ______ Necessary equipment: ______ Estimated total: ______
Inventory checked: __________ Remaining price questions: ______________________________________________________________
Later list: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Before checkout: □ Intended use □ Fits layout □ Local timing checked □ Routine assigned □ Full setup fits budget
Next action / person / date: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Use crop-specific guidance and supplier instructions. Purchased transplants can be part of the plan. Treat maturity figures and costs as estimates; keep actual planting, spending and harvest notes later.