Planning & Calendar Tools

Planning Calendar Tools

Season timing

What should I do in the garden today?

Enter a U.S. ZIP code and date for a quick planting dashboard based on an approximate frost calendar.

Regional approximation: A small built-in ZIP table provides local estimates; other ZIPs fall back to broad prefix-based frost bands. Elevation, microclimates and unusual weather can shift timing.
Your four-part planting dashboard will appear here.

Seven-day plan

A focused garden task list for this week

Get practical planting, maintenance and pest-watch priorities for your broad climate band and selected week.

Tasks are seasonal estimates, not a live weather forecast. Adjust for rain, heat, frost and local restrictions.
Your weekly priorities will appear here.

Calendar file

Put garden dates on your calendar

Add your own dated tasks, then download one standard .ics file for Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook.

Events are prepared in this tab only and are not saved after you close or refresh it.
Add at least one task and date to preview your export.

Bloom estimate

Estimate when your bulbs may flower

Choose a bulb, planting date and USDA zone to estimate a likely bloom window.

Estimates only. Cultivar, chilling, soil temperature, moisture and weather can change bloom time.
Your estimated bloom window will appear here.

Continuous forage

Plan a longer season of pollinator blooms

See a month-by-month planting palette for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds in your USDA zone.

Bloom timing is approximate and varies by cultivar, elevation, exposure and local weather. Choose plants suited to your site and region.
Your 12-month bloom plan will appear here.

Traditional calendar

Moon planting calendar

Explore lunar phases alongside traditional gardening associations for any month.

Traditional practice, not a scientific claim: lunar planting guidance is cultural folklore and has not been established as a reliable way to improve garden outcomes.
Choose a month to view its lunar calendar.

Water planning

Estimate your rainwater collection potential

Calculate how many gallons a roof can theoretically send to storage over a year and an average month.

Estimates only. First-flush diversion, overflow, leaks, tank size, rainfall distribution and roof material affect usable volume. Check local rainwater rules.
Your collection estimate will appear here.

Coverage calculator

How much lawn seed do you need?

Calculate seed weight from lawn area and a new-lawn or overseeding application rate.

Rates are common planning estimates only. Follow the seed label for your cultivar, climate and site.
Your seed quantity will appear here.

Season costs

Build a realistic garden budget

Combine one-time setup, seeds and plants, and ongoing seasonal costs into a clear spending plan.

Budget results use the amounts you enter and do not include local taxes, labor, delivery or price changes unless you include them.
Your season budget breakdown will appear here.