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Backyard Phenology

Backyard Phenology: Discover Nature’s Rhythms Right Outside Your Door

What is Phenology?

Phenology is the study of seasonal and cyclical events in nature—when plants leaf out or flower, when birds migrate, and when insects emerge. Think of it as nature’s calendar.

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What is Backyard Phenology?

Backyard phenology brings this practice home. By observing a familiar place over time—your yard, garden, schoolyard, or favorite walking path—you begin to notice repeating patterns and meaningful changes across the seasons.

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Why Practice Backyard Phenology?

• Builds a deeper connection with nature through mindful observation;
• Strengthens journaling, curiosity, and science skills;
• Helps gardeners time planting and seasonal tasks using natural cues;
• Creates a personal, long‑term record of environmental change; and,
• Accessible to all ages—no special training or equipment required.

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How It Works

Choose a place or species to observe;
Visit regularly (daily, weekly, monthly, even seasonally);
Record what you notice and when it happens; and
Watch patterns emerge over time.

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Tools to Get Started

Exploring Nature: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Phenology
A friendly, instructional workbook designed for beginners, families, and classrooms. Includes observation tips, prompts, example pages, and simple ways to begin.

Backyard Phenology 36‑Month Journal
A flexible companion journal with 36 phenology wheels and space for notes. Start any month. Track patterns across seasons and years.

Optional: Backyard Phenology Colored Pencils
Dual‑sided colors curated for journaling observations (limited availability)

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How to Order

• Order online through the Grace Grits & Gardening shop (click HERE)
• Available on Amazon (workbook and journal)
• Purchase in person at select talks, workshops, and events!

Learn more about starting a phenology practice and order books HERE: gracegritsgarden.com

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Start a Backyard Phenology Practice

September 11, 2025 By Talya Tate Boerner

How to Start a Backyard Phenology Practice

Hey there, nature lovers 🌼—I’m excited to share some fun news with you! This summer, I’ve been working on a special project, and it’s ready for YOU.

During the past three years, I’ve been spreading my love of backyard phenology to anyone who will listen—Arkansas garden clubs, master gardening groups, and other cool organizations. Now, because there has been lots of interest in backyard phenology (yay!), I’ve created a workbook and a 36-month phenology wheel journal. These were specifically designed to help you start tracking the wonders of nature right outside your kitchen window.

And guess what?

YOU are the first to learn of these new products. 🎉 (This post contains affiliate links.)

Backyard Phenology PACKAGE

August 28, 2025 By

Immerse yourself in the wonder of the seasons with this beautifully curated set designed to inspire observation, creativity, and connection with the natural world.

Begin with Exploring Nature: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Phenology, a practical and inspiring guide that introduces the art of noticing seasonal changes and developing a consistent nature journaling practice. Then bring your discoveries to life using the Backyard Phenology 36-Month Journal, where monthly wheels provide space for sketches, notes, and creative reflections—building a three-year record of your backyard’s rhythms. To complete the experience, the Backyard Phenology Colored Pencil Set offers twelve two-toned pencils (24 shades total) in an eco-friendly tube, perfect for capturing nature’s palette on the page.

Together, these tools make an inviting bundle for anyone seeking to slow down, explore, and celebrate the beauty of the outdoors—right outside your door.