Issue 01 / seven notes

Better garden math starts with better questions.

Each note explains where a useful estimate ends, what to measure next, and which source should override a generic default.

Field note 017 min read

Soil

The geometry is easy. The useful answer depends on settled depth, existing fill, bag labels, and how the bed will be used.

Field note 026 min read

Soil

Start with the job the mulch must do, the material’s texture, and the layer already on the ground.

Field note 038 min read

Layout

A ruler gives you a repeatable layout. The seed packet and mature plant still decide how much room is sensible.

Field note 046 min read

Soil

Taper, false bottoms, nursery trade sizes, and headspace all separate a pot’s name from the mix you need.

Field note 057 min read

Water

Roof area turns modest rainfall into surprising volume. Storage, overflow, and safe use must be planned together.

Field note 068 min read

Timing

A calendar works better when it admits weather uncertainty, variety differences, and the time seedlings need to harden off.

Field note 077 min read

Water

Emitter labels and timer minutes are not water depth. Connect flow, area, soil, and weather before automating.

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