Big Dreams, Small Garden by Marianne Willburn

Author:Marianne Willburn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2017-01-05T16:00:00+00:00

Disguising a chain-link fence can be done with hedging or the clever use of bamboo screening.

Plants take time to grow. If you have well-defined design goals already (i.e., a hedge here, a fruit tree there), it is wise to put your resources toward these anchor items, categorizing them in terms of high, medium, and low priorities.

And, if you have a hard time keeping all this straight at any one time, I have a solution for you.

The simplicity of project sheets

Because I am a gardener, and not a professional project manager, I don’t need to mess with flow charts, process models, Gantt charts, or time cards. I can manage my garden projects any way I like to, and the way that works best for me is by creating a simple project sheet for each individual goal I have set during the planning phase. This keeps me aware of my budget and priorities.

The project sheet is devoted to one goal only. This keeps it clear and focused—keeping me clear and focused.

After I have identified my goal and figured out how I am going to implement it, I fill in the sheet and put it in my journal. This keeps me organized, on track, and when I forget what I am supposed to be working on next, I have an instant reminder of my priorities.

Here’s an example using our couple:

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