Every homesteader knows that gardening success doesn’t just happen; it’s planned (sometimes). Things can get overwhelming fast between seed starting, transplanting, and trying to remember which tomato variety thrived last year. That’s why having a homestead garden planner for 2025 isn’t just helpful, it’s essential.
This year, I wanted to help other homesteaders! So I created a printable mini homestead garden planner designed to make your season smoother, simpler, and more intentional. Whether you’re managing a few raised beds or a full homestead, this planner will help you keep everything in one place.
Why Every Homesteader Needs a Planner
Homesteading can get overwhelming quickly, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Writing down important tasks and keeping track of what worked each season makes things much easier the next time around. I also record my goals and check in on old dreams to see how close I am to reaching them. If my animals get sick, I note what happened and what helped them recover. Having everything written down is a huge help for the future. I use a planner all the time now, and as someone with ADHD, it really helps me keep my thoughts organized.
How to Use a Homesteading Garden Planner
A planner works best when you make it a routine and consistently write in it. Here’s how you can make the most of yours:
- Start Early: Winter is the best time to start planning for the year ahead. It’s really the only way I stay sane in the long months of January/February. I love using my creativity to start sketching my plans and making goals for the months to come. I also look back on what did and didn’t work, adjusting my plans as I go.
- Check in weekly: Spend 10 minutes every weekend jotting down what’s sprouting, blooming or ready to harvest. Anything of note, really.
- Reflect Seasonally: At the end of each season, I write down what I would have done differently and what I tried that worked. This one habit has changed the game for me.
Inside My Mini Homesteading Garden Planner
I created this journal for the homesteaders like me who want to stay organized in the busy life we have. So what’s in my mini homesteading garden planner?
- Homestead Goal Page: This page helps you map out your goals and intentions for the year to come. Writing it down and looking back often really goes a long way in remembering why you started.
- Seasonal To-Do List: A place to write down your seasonal chores and reminders. I fill it out the season before so I don’t forget anything important, like machine maintenance or prepping garden beds.
- Monthly/Weekly/Daily Planner: These pages serve to organize the day-to-day, weekly and monthly appointments and schedules.
- Garden Planner: A grid page so you can plan your garden to your heart’s desire.
- Seedling/Harvest/Livestock/Pantry Tracker: I put these in to track what is going on in the garden and kitchen of your homestead.
- Budget Planner: One of the most important things when you’re relying on your homestead to pay the bills.
- Notes: A place to write all the extra stuff down, add photos or drawings.
This whole planner is printable and undated, and I encourage you to print as many off for the years to come.
Ready to Plan Your 2026 Homestead?
You can find my planner over on Etsy for a small price of 5$ CAD!
