Plant/Garden Software?

[jaellman]

Ok, a quick warning...  I'm a nerd.  IT Guy, trying my hand at something less technical like growing plants.  So, forgive me ahead of time if this question is silly.
 
With that said, does anyone have/use any piece of software to keep track of watering/feeding/light schedules/etc of their garden?  Because I'm still in learning phase, all my plants are all over the place regarding need for feedings/waterings/size/shape/etc.  It would be nice to have a place to track such things.
 
If not, and I'm forced to "notebook" technology, is there a format which is pretty standard, easy to read/understand, rather than just listing off events line by line and sorting through it by hand?
 
What do you use to keep track of this stuff?

 

[The Hot Pepper]

No idea maybe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.behrang.plantdiary.app&hl=en

 

[jaellman]

No idea maybe https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.behrang.plantdiary.app&hl=en

 
Generally, I'm an iphone user but maybe I can get this for my Kindle and give it a try.  I did look through iPhone app store and didn't find anything that had over 2 star reviews, most were not user friendly.
 
Thanks.

 

[The Hot Pepper]

iPhone, this one looks pretty good https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plant-nanny-water-reminder-with-cute-plants/id590216134?mt=8

 

[jaellman]

iPhone, this one looks pretty good https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plant-nanny-water-reminder-with-cute-plants/id590216134?mt=8

 
This one appears to be to remind you to drink water, I suppose it could be used as a plant watering reminder, however I've got everything from 4x4's, 1gal to 5 gallon pots to tend, all on separate schedules/needs.
 
"Plant Nanny combines health with fun to remind you to drink water regularly.
The cute plant keeps you company every day by living in your phone. 
In order to keep it alive and help it grow, 
you must give it water at certain periods of time."

 

[Edmick]

There was another member a while back that was talking about or in the process of developing a QR code app for plants. Basically just a QR code on a label that tells you what the plant is and maybe some other info. Not sure if he was incorporating watering, feeding and all that.. I don't remember the members name though.

 

[Mr.CtChilihead]

If I were the nerd type I'd just make a spreadsheet with Excel or similar software..
 

 

[Edmick]

http://thehotpepper.com/topic/64219-would-you-use-an-app-to-help-keep-track-of-your-pepper-biz/?hl=app
 
In this thread he seems to be putting importance on business and sauces but I know one of his previous threads was mainly about using it for growing

 

[jaellman]

I sent him a PM, looks like he hasn't been on since July.  :|

 

[Edmick]

I sent him a PM, looks like he hasn't been on since July.  :|

Maybe he's been too busy making millions off his idea to log on lol.

 

[jaellman]

Downloaded the Plant Diary to Kindle (it worked).  Will play with it tonight and see but I think I'm going to just do an excel sheet that I can sort and water by plant condition instead of date/time reminders.  Thanks guys.

 

[DWB]

If I were the nerd type I'd just make a spreadsheet with Excel or similar software..
 

 
Open Office Calc. It's free.
 

 

[jaellman]

I decided to at least give Google Docs (Sheets) a shot at keeping track of things.  We'll see how it goes.

 

[AJ Drew]

 I imagine any task management software would be sufficient.

 

[ako1974]

If I were the nerd type I'd just make a spreadsheet with Excel or similar software..
 

Yup, I just use Excel for everything. No alerts, but I check the thing constantly.

 

[Spicytigger]

www.motherearthnews.com/garden-planner/vegetable-garden-planner
 
Not sure if this is something your looking for. Give it a peek.

 

[austin87]

https://edyn.com

You could also get Bluetooth sensors for moisture and probably set up and Arduino or RaspberryPi with some PVC pipes and valves to auto water... I dont know how to do that but Id be willing to bet an IT guy could figure it spending a couple hours on YouTube

 

[austin87]

There is some really cool stuff going on for industrial agriculture, but its not really for hobbyists. Like http://teralytic.com

Also, http://www.rachio.com