“I think in order to move forward into the future, you need to know where you’ve been.”
Charles Williams
As the gardening season begins to approach, it’s a great time to pause and look back at everything you accomplished in your vegetable garden last year.
Think about the excitement of seeing your first seedlings emerge and harvesting those first fresh vegetables of the season. Moments like these are what make gardening so rewarding. Along the way, you likely learned a few lessons too, and those experiences can help guide your decisions as you plan this year’s garden.
There were probably vegetables you loved growing and eating, the ones you’re already looking forward to planting again. There may also have been a few that were more challenging or didn’t get used as much as you expected. Making a simple list of both can help you focus your time, energy, and space on what works best for you and your garden.
To make this reflection easy, we’ve created a simple editable worksheet where you can record everything in one place. It takes only about 15 minutes to complete, but it can leave you feeling clearer, more motivated, and ready for the growing season ahead.
Once you’ve filled it out, you’ll be ready to set your gardening goals for 2026. We’d love to hear what you’re planning. Share your resolutions in the comments below or post them on Facebook or Instagram for a little extra accountability, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #VeggiesGrow so we can follow along.
We have plenty more tips and resources coming to help you grow your own vegetables this season, so stay tuned. Here’s to your best vegetable garden yet in 2026!