Today, I decided to build a “floral library,” which sounds pretty, right? Well, it started with a simple idea: I wanted a way to keep track of all the flowers I have in my garden and maybe some I just like.
Gathering My Tools
First, I grabbed my notebook and pen. Yeah, I’m old school like that. Sometimes, writing things down helps me think better. I also opened up my laptop, needed that for, you know, the actual “library” part. I choose using simple text files. Nothing fancy, just something easy to use and search.
Starting Simple
I started by listing out the flowers I currently have. It went something like this:
- Roses – Red, climbing ones
- Sunflowers – The tall, giant kind
- Tulips – Mixed colors, planted them last fall
- Lilies- white, smells so good
Then for get more information, I just opened google, searched something like “types of roses,” “sunflower care tips”. Copy some basic info, noting special for every flowers.
The “Database”
Okay, “database” is a strong word. It’s really just a folder on my computer. Inside, I created separate text files for each flower type. For example, “*,” “*,” etc. Each file has some basics:
- Name: (Obvious, right?)
- Color: (Or colors, if it’s a mix)
- Blooming Season: (When do I get to enjoy them?)
- Notes: did I plant it, what’s the special care.
Adding More Info
I started to get carried away, I added sections to each file, like:
- Picture: I get my phone, taken picture and draged into the files.
- Where I Got It: Which nursery, or if it was a gift.
- Problems: Any bugs, weird leaf things…gotta keep an eye on that.
Then, I start thinking, I need add some flowers I don’t have in my garden, just open google, doing same thing again.
It’s Growing!
My little “floral library” is still pretty basic, It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. It’s helping me keep track of my garden, learn a bit more about flowers, and just, you know, appreciate them. And the best part? It’s super easy to update. Just open a file, add some notes, and done.
