Introducing The Byrd’s Nest
The Byrd’s Nest grew out of Black Spruce as my way of bringing gardening and design together in one place. As a gardener, I’ve always wanted tools that were not only practical, but beautiful enough to return to again and again. This is where I create planners, resources, and digital tools shaped by how I actually garden that are meant to support the seasons, not overwhelm them.
Also Available on Etsy & Creative Market
A digital garden planning spreadsheet by The Byrd’s Nest, a new offering from Black Spruce.
Designed for gardeners who want clarity without clutter, The Seed Starting Planner is a thoughtfully structured spreadsheet that helps you organize seeds, plan start dates, track germination, and record what actually works in your garden, season after season.
Built using the same planning principles I use for my own creative business, this tool replaces scattered notes and guesswork with a calm, reliable system you can return to year after year.
This digital spreadsheet includes four organized planning sections:
*** Seed Inventory ***
Track plant type, variety, source, purchase year, germination timing, maturity, and special requirements like cold stratification or indoor starting.
*** Seed Starting Schedule ***
Plan indoor starts and direct sow dates, track quantities, tray sizes, and equipment used (heat mats, grow lights), and stay ahead of the season.
*** Germination & Notes ***
Record sowing dates, germination timing, success rates, and observations so you can refine your process over time.
*** Transplant Log ***
Track when seedlings move into beds or containers, quantities planted, spacing notes, and hardening-off completion.
Designed for flowers, vegetables, and cut gardens
Works in Google Sheets (fully editable and customizable)
Clean, neutral layout.
Built to be reused every season
Helps you learn from YOUR OWN garden, not someone else’s
A digital garden planning spreadsheet by The Byrd’s Nest, a new offering from Black Spruce
Designed for gardeners who want their containers to feel intentional rather than improvised, The Container Formula is a thoughtfully structured Google Sheet that helps you plan, organize, and refine container plantings with clarity and ease.
This system is designed to slow you down just enough to make better decisions — pairing creative intuition with practical structure — so your pots feel cohesive, balanced, and repeatable from season to season.
Built using the same planning principles I use in my own creative and garden work, this spreadsheet replaces scattered notes, mental guesswork, and “why didn’t that work?” moments with a calm, reusable system you can return to every year.
This digital spreadsheet includes four organized planning sections:
*** Container Index ***
Track every container at a glance — including location, sun exposure, pot size, seasonal focus, and planting status — so nothing feels forgotten or overwhelming.
*** Design Canvas ***
Plan one container thoughtfully with prompts for design intent, color story, scale, and plant roles (thriller, filler, spiller), helping your containers feel cohesive rather than accidental.
*** Nursery Walk-Through ***
Document what you planned to buy versus what you actually found at the nursery, including substitutions and notes, so real-world shopping doesn’t derail your vision.
*** Save This Formula ***
Record combinations that worked beautifully — colors, plants, and proportions — so you can confidently repeat successful container designs year after year.
Details
• Designed for container gardeners of all styles and experience levels
• Works in Google Sheets (fully editable and customizable)
• Clean, neutral layout designed to reduce overwhelm
• Built to be reused season after season
• Helps you learn from your own containers, not someone else’s formulas