What's inside the kids garden journal
- My Garden Plan
- My Plant
- Growth Chart
- Draw My Plant
- Bug Hunt
- Watering Chart
- Harvest Log
- Notes
See every page
All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. My Garden Plan
- 5. My Plant
- 6. Growth Chart
- 7. Draw My Plant
- 8. Bug Hunt
- 9. Watering Chart
- 10. Harvest Log
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this kids garden journal is for
This journal is for young gardeners growing flowers, vegetables or a single pot of herbs. It suits children at home, in school gardens and in community plots. Watching seeds sprout and recording growth teaches patience, science and responsibility in a hands-on way. It also suits families with only a balcony or windowsill, since a few pots are enough to start. It makes a lovely spring activity for classrooms too.
How to use your kids garden journal
Draw your garden plan. Fill in a plant page for each plant. Measure growth on the growth chart. Draw what you see. Go on bug hunts. Track watering and record your harvest. Visit the garden at the same time each day to water and observe, and let your child cook or share what they harvest. Take photos too.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
Ready to start?
Free downloadKids Garden Journal questions
What age is it for?
About four to twelve. Other pages in the 12-page kids garden journal include "My Garden Plan", "My Plant" and "Growth Chart", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is there a growth chart?
Yes. Look for the "Growth Chart" and "Watering Chart" pages in the 12-page kids garden journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is there a bug hunt page?
Yes. Look for the "Bug Hunt" page in the 12-page kids garden journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Kids Garden Journal really free?
Yes, the Kids Garden Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. Matching bundles on our Etsy shop are optional and paid; this single planner stays free.
What size is the Kids Garden Journal?
The Kids Garden Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
