“Consumers are utilizing technology in the garden,” says Joan Casanova, spokeswoman for Bonnie Plants, a brand of vegetable, flower and herb plants sold at garden centers locally and nationwide.
“Instead of technology being a distraction it is instead a pocket-sized garden tool to learn and share food gardening experiences.”
The Bonnie Plants, “Homegrown” app is a resource for gardeners of all levels — novice to expert — thanks to these features:
Notes: Track your garden’s progress through the season, including planting, watering, feeding, pests and harvesting.
Reminders: Set notifications so you never forget an essential garden task.
Photos: Create a visual history of everything you grow.
My garden/catalog: Browse info on more than 250 veggies and herbs, then create a personalized list.
Choosers: Use the Tomato and Pepper Choosers to find just the right varieties to grow.
Weather: See current and predicted weather for your locale, including rainfall.
Learn to Grow: Access a series of guides that provide the basics for success.
Sharing: Quickly and easily share triumphs, challenges and lessons learned with friends and family on social channels.
Hands-free: Go nearly hands-free in the garden with the dictation feature.
You can enter every plant you have, what date you planted it and keep tabs on how it’s doing, too, like your own personal garden journal right in your pocket. The app is free on the iTunes App Store. To learn more about the app and download for free, visit: www.bonnieplants.com.
— Kathy Van Mullekom, Daily Press (Newport News, Va.)
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