Re: RE Mapping and Marking

Rita,

I would suggest appointing a couple of people to work as a team and create
all the maps. That way you'll have 2 more who remember how the mapping was
done even if they need to refer to the maps to figure out where something is
planted. The host acts as guide and plants not labeled clearly can be noted
early on.

Because I use the same beds but move plants frequently I use a simple
computer card & letter program set to "posters" to do all my garden maps. I
can delete or add text with the click of a button. The first things to go
onto a map are location, direction (north, south, etc.), and the name or
number of the bed.

Unusually shaped beds begin with a drawing and an outline is scanned into
the computer. Names are added as plants go into the bed. Landmarks like
rocks and other perennials are noted. One copy is printed for my notebook,
one goes on disc, and the master copy stays in the computer.

I usually hold onto old copies for at least 5 years since a few hybrids have
been known to return from root fragments.

Christy

Skip & Christy Hensler
THE ROCK GARDEN
Newport, WA
http://www.povn.com/rock/

----- Original Message -----
From: <GormleyGreenery@aol.com>


> Most of the Host gardens are not
> computer literate and I can't possibly come up with a "one form
> fit all" for mapping!  Any ideas?  How do you all "map"?

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