Building a breathtaking garden isn’t about instant success - it takes year-round dedication, careful planning, and a good deal of digging! Despite the hard work and hot days, there are rewarding moments buried in every season, which is why green-thumbed guru, Mimi Luebbermann, created this multi-year journal for recording the progress of your own plot! Tucked behind its fern-green hardcover, tons of expert knowledge, seasonal upkeep checklists, and tips for each temperate zone await, accompanied by pages for you to fill with observations, reminders, delights, and other details on the weather and pests around your patch. There is even gridded space for sketching your dream garden and an envelope for clippings and notes. Budding pros can also page through a handy reference section, full of basic tips on soil, watering, fertilizers, and sprouting a variety of herbs and veggies. With this enchanting, interactive guide from Chronicle Books planted on your shelf, your five-year plan is looking fresh!