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This Book contains Book 1 & 2 Planning and Management A Vegetable and Fruit Garden for Personal Use This plan follows the principles of general project management as applied across various fields, including business. Therefore, it also serves as a way to develop project management skills. It is not exclusively aimed at complete self-sufficiency but may highlight aspects that are otherwise overlooked when planning such a garden. At the end, you willll find a list of my published books that may support your planning. and This book is not a detailed construction plan for a garden pavilion - for that, I recommend my separate work, Wooden Garden Structures - Volume 2, see book list at the end. Instead, this book guides you through project planning and management - coordination - of a practical undertaking. You will acquire skills that are valuable both in professional project management and in personal life. You will learn how to: - strategically plan a project, - coordinate resources such as materials, space, and helpers efficiently, - use modern digital tools and artificial intelligence for support.
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Table of Contents
Planning and Basic Management Course – Creating a Vegetable Garden
1. Time Commitment and Investment
2. Available Helpers
3. Yield Expectations
4. Available Land Area
5. Inclusion of Small Animals
6. Cultivation Goals
7. Environmental Protection and Legal Regulations
8. Technical Equipment and Automation Garden Area - Eco-Friendly Technology
9. Cost-Benefit Ratio in Hobby Gardening
10. Nutritional and Physiological Aspects
11. The Use of AI in Garden Planning and Management
Management Summary – Key Project Aspects
27 Common Vegetable Crops & Their Cultivation Requirements
Chapter 1: Architectural and Sustainable Planning
Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Location
Chapter 3: Storage Space for Building Materials
Chapter 4: Choosing Your Material Suppliers
Chapter 5: Delivery Timeline for Building Materials
Chapter 6: Planning and Coordinating Helpers
Chapter 7: Unforeseen Flexibility Requirements
Chapter 8: Technical Planning and Management Tools (Coordination)
Chapter 9: Project Completion and Review
Chapter Task 9 – Final Report and Reflection
? Final Summary – Your Entry Into Project Management
? What’s Next? Level 2 – Professional Project Management
Planning and Basic Management Course – Creating a Vegetable Garden
Planning and Management
A Vegetable and Fruit Garden for Personal Use
This plan follows the principles of general project management as applied across various fields, including business. Therefore, it also serves as a way to develop project management skills.
It is not exclusively aimed at complete self-sufficiency but may highlight aspects that are otherwise overlooked when planning such a garden.
At the end, you’ll find a list of my published books that may support your planning.
Key Considerations for Your Planning
1. Time and Investment
How much time and effort are you able and willing to invest in the garden if full autonomy is not your goal?
2. Available Helpers
How many helpers (e.g., family members) are available to assist you?
3. Yield Expectations
What yield do you aim for to ensure everyone involved is adequately provided for?
4. Available Land Area
How much land do you have available for your garden?
5. Inclusion of Small Animals
Do you plan to include small animals such as chickens or bees in your system?
6. Purpose of Cultivation
6.1 Hobby Garden
Goal:
Joy in gardening, learning, and small personal harvests
Focus on simple, low-maintenance plants
Time requirement: low to moderate
Manageable costs
Learning aspect: basics of gardening, observing nature
Possible challenges: weather, pests, long-term motivation
Practical task:
Create a small bed with seasonal vegetables
6.2 Partial Self-Sufficiency
Goal:
Supplement diet through own produce, regular harvests
Requires more space and detailed planning
Selection of high-yield, long-harvest plants
Extending the season using cold frames or greenhouses
Higher time and financial investment than a hobby garden
Helpers (family, friends) are useful
Sample planting plan for seasonal variety
Practical task:
Plan a planting schedule for 6 months of harvest
6.3 Full Self-Sufficiency
Goal:
Primary food supply from your own fruit and vegetable production
Large-scale cultivation, intensive planning, multi-year crop rotation
Includes storage, preservation, and drying of produce
Techniques: composting, soil preparation, crop rotation
Potential integration of small animals (chickens, bees) for support
Significant time and cost investment, possibly automation and AI assistance
Practical task:
Develop an annual plan with planting and harvesting dates
6.4 Commercial Use (Small-Scale Gardening Business)
Goal:
Cultivation for sale or trade of produce
Legal requirements and permits
Business planning, cost calculations, marketing
Professional cultivation methods and yield optimization
Quality management and documentation
Practical task:
Create a business plan for a small-scale gardening operation
7. Environmental Protection and Legal Requirements
8. Technical Equipment and Automation
9. Cost-Benefit Ratio, Soil Quality and Improvement
10. Nutritional Considerations
11. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Planning and Management
1. Time Commitment and Investment
Video Script
Before you start planning your garden, take a moment to honestly reflect on how much time and energy you can realistically invest.
It’s not enough to simply say, “I have one hour a day.” Often, after work you may feel tired or still have household chores and other responsibilities.
Be honest with yourself:
When do you feel most energetic and productive?
How many days per week can you
truly
commit to working in the garden?
A realistic assessment will help you design a garden that brings joy rather than becoming an additional burden.
Workbook / Book Text
Reflection on Time Investment:
Note down your average daily working hours.
Consider how much energy you have left for gardening after your main responsibilities.
Think about additional obligations like household chores, family duties, or personal time.
Build in buffer time for particularly demanding periods (e.g., planting or harvest seasons).
How many days per week can you genuinely dedicate to active gardening?
Write down your personal assessment – it will strongly influence the way you plan your garden.
Practical Tip:
Start small, especially if time is limited.
A manageable garden bed or a small herb garden can bring great joy with minimal effort and provide early success that motivates you to keep going.
2. Available Helpers
How many helpers (e.g., family members) are available to support you?
Video Script and Workbook (Theory Task)
Children and teenagers in the family can be involved in many different ways — keeping in mind what is reasonable, fun, and appropriate for their age, skills, and motivational needs. It’s important to assign tasks that are age-appropriate and connect them with positive experiences.
Examples of possible tasks:
Sowing seeds
Watering and harvesting
Recording progress in a garden journal
Building small trellises or garden decorations
Educational Notes:
Children should not be overwhelmed.
The focus should be on the joy of discovering, growing, and harvesting.
Rewards such as tasting freshly picked fruits together or receiving small prizes (e.g., kidsized gardening tools) can boost motivation.
Taking photos in a sea of flowers, during harvest, or while helping in the garden can enhance their sense of achievement. These photos can be used in the workbook or course video to document pride, engagement, and joy.
Theory Task:
Create a plan for involving a child in your gardening activities. Consider the following points:
Age and interests of the child
Suitable tasks
Timeframe and regularity
Planned reward
How can motivation be strengthened through photos, praise, and appreciation?
Design a task plan on a colorful family planner.
This is also a great way to teach age-appropriate responsibility.
Note:
Keep in mind that small children may sometimes simply not feel like participating. That’s okay! But watering flowers — which helps keep pests away — is often something they enjoy almost anytime.
3. Yield Expectations
What kind of harvest are you aiming for, so that everyone involved is adequately provided for?
Take time to consciously reflect on the amount of produce you hope to harvest and how it should be distributed.
This isn’t just about maximizing output — it’s also about personal preferences and realistic expectations.
Here are three common motivational goals:
Variety over self-sufficiency:
A little bit of everything for a wide selection, even if year-round self-sufficiency isn’t possible.
Favorite vegetables:
Grow what you love to eat, regardless of supermarket prices.
Saving money:
Focus on crops that are expensive to buy, helping to reduce your household expenses.
Another key aspect is the consideration of the needs and preferences of your helpers — such as family members or involved friends.
Open communication and joint goal-setting (e.g., during a family meeting or planning session) is highly recommended.
What we dream of — “all you can eat” — is often far from what can realistically be achieved.
And yet, it’s entirely possible to reach a harvest that leaves you saying:
“Wow, this turned out great!”
Even if that means admitting that you’re not a born expert.
(I’m not either!)
Theory Task:
Create a short overview covering the following points:
What type of yield are you aiming for? (Variety, favorite vegetables, cost savings)
Which crops are your main focus?
What ideas and wishes do your helpers have?
How was a shared agreement reached?
4. Available Land Area
How much space do you have available for your garden?
Video Script and Workbook (Theory Task)
First, distinguish between different soil and light conditions on your land:
Dry, sandy soils
Moist, clay soils
Shaded areas
Partially shaded zones
Sunny spots
Depending on the soil type and light exposure, different plants will thrive.
You also need to consider row spacing, which varies greatly depending on the plant species:
Tomatoes:
approx. 60–80 cm (24–32 in) between plants in a row
Carrots:
approx. 3–5 cm (1–2 in) between seeds in a row
Onions:
5–10 cm (2–4 in)
Strawberries:
approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
Zucchini:
at least 100 cm (40 in) spacing
Pole beans:
40–50 cm (16–20 in) between poles
Example of a Mixed Planting on 20 m2
