One of my many pastimes now-a-days is making a basic plant document, or say a plant catalog. Since I spend time in the garden and learning the how-to’s in growing my plants, I think it is just right to keep track of them. How and what do you put in a plant catalog?

 

1. Research the name of the plant on the web, or books.
2. Take a picture of the most distinguishable quality of a plant, like flowers or leaves. 
3. Write down the features of each plant, from the way the plant grows, to the shape and color of the leaf, as well as the color of the blooms, and shape of the petals. 
4. Write down the care of how you grow the plants, whether it is an established plant, or a newly bought and propagated one. You may add the watering schedule, the amount of light, when to fertilize and more.
5. Lastly, write down any tips and tricks you may have learned to make the plant grow healthier, outside of the norm. 

 

Here is a page example of my plant catalog.

HIBISCUS PLANTS Edward La Plante  Bought at Unkown (original plants) on 1981 for Unkown amount

Features Hardy High upright plant Prolific bloomer Yellow rimmed with red  center blooms  Single petal Care Sunlight. Full sun. Water. Rain or shine.  Soil. Direct on regular garden soil.   Fertilizer. Never. Propagation. Grown by stem cuttings. Tips

Doing this is fun and an added new world of knowledge to the brain. It also keeps one busy during this time of the Pandemic, mentally and physically. As such, A healthy mind, healthy body connection is the key to a much happier life. I got this quote from Pritikin website, but it has nothing to do with plants, okay. But nonetheless, I just think it is appropriate. Enjoy cataloging!