I rely on my phone for pretty much all my resource needs. I also
love to garden, so I highly recommend these 10 gardening apps. Get them
now before your indoor seed starts and seed catalog dreams become reality. Eight out of the 10 are free, so what are you waiting for?
Android Gardening Apps
Remember to Water
- Works for indoor plants as well, making it useful both at home and
the office. Link plant photos to a timer/alarm for a "time to water"
reminder. No more overwatering, or plants forgotten on a shelf.
Tips, videos and links to
additional resources, everything you'll need to begin your garden; from
two pots on the patio to a full fledged vegetable oasis!
Gardenate
- This app provides lists of plants, planting calendars, and tips for
successful. Especially love it because it covers optimal planting calendars and plants appropriate for the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa!
Bugs in the Garden
- Find out whether your bugs will help or hurt your carefully nurtured
vegetables and flowers. Got kids? Get this app and let them do the
research!
Into Square Foot Gardening? Try Garden Squared
for planning and tracking. This tool allows garden planning in square
foot increments and allows entry of results, reminders, etc. so you can
learn from past experience.
Organic Gardening
- Tips and solutions for indoor and outdoor gardening without using
toxic chemicals. Includes recipes for organic fertilizer, pest
treatments and more.
iPhone and iPad Apps
Mother Earth News Food Gardening Guide
Available for Android and iPhone. - I'm a child of the hippy era,
anything from Mother Earth News catches my attention. This app is
complete with tips and tricks for all your favorite vegetables! Updated
with the most recent gardening articles and tips from the magazine!
Garden ID
- Using your specific location, get recommendations for plants based on
soil type, sun levels, and more! It also tells you which plants do best
growing together, for a truly harmonious garden!
Garden Compass Plant/Disease Identifier
Amazing app! Take a photo of your mystery plant, or a diseased leaf or
branch and forward. A team of experts will review and let you know what
you're dealing with! Also provides quick links to retail outlets and
ordering plants online.
Sprout It
- Another great app that uses your location and local weather to
indicate the best plants to select for you! Includes tips for when and
where to plant and how much to water. Also provides suggestions for uses
once your crop is harvested.
Many of these apps offer an
option to share your results with gardening friends on Facebook,
Twitter, and more. For many it's therapeutic, and a chance for some
peace. If you want to be proud of your garden, try one or more of these
apps and see where your green thumb will take you! Need more gardening apps? Top 10 Gardening Apps for 2014
