Garden Prompts from Claude

I have a [size] bed with [sun hours] of sun in [zone/city]. Suggest a planting plan for [crops/flowers] with spacing.

Make a month-by-month calendar for [zone] covering sowing, transplanting, feeding, and harvest of [crops].

Which of these plants are good companions, and which should I keep apart? [list]

Design a low-maintenance shade garden under a [tree] with year-round interest.

I have a balcony and [number] containers. What gives the most return in small space?

My [plant] has [symptoms]. Give the five most likely causes, ranked, and how to tell them apart.

I found a pest that looks like [description]. What is it, and what is the least toxic fix?

Explain how to spot and prevent powdery mildew, blight, and rust in a [crop] bed.

Why are my tomatoes cracking or getting blossom end rot? Give me a checklist.

I will share a photo of my plant. Ask me the questions you need for a good diagnosis.

Here are my soil test results: [pH, N-P-K, organic matter]. Explain them plainly and tell me what to add.

Build a composting plan for [amount] of kitchen scraps and [amount] of yard waste.

Set a watering schedule for [plants] in [climate] and how to adjust for rain and heat.

Explain compost, mulch, manure, and fertilizer, and when to use each.

Make a fall cleanup checklist: what to cut back, leave for wildlife, and protect from frost.

Give me a step-by-step plan to overwinter [plants] indoors, with common mistakes.

Plan my seed-starting for [number] seedlings: timing, light, and hardening off.

Which spring bulbs should I plant now in [zone], arranged for continuous bloom?

Explain [grafting, succession planting, no-dig beds] to a beginner, then give me three things to try this week.

Quiz me on [pruning, plant families, or pest ID] so I learn by answering.

Compare [variety A] and [variety B] of [plant] for flavor, yield, disease resistance, and ease.

Create a simple weekly garden journal template and ask me three reflection questions each time.

Write a friendly club announcement for [plant swap or event].

Turn my rough notes on what worked this season into a one-page "lessons learned" summary.

I am a [beginner/experienced] gardener with [hours] a week. Interview me with five questions, then recommend what to grow and learn next.