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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
What is your gardening experience level? (Select One)
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
How long have you been gardening in Central Texas (zone 8b/9)
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7+ years
2. CLIMATE CHALLENGES
What are the biggest challenges you face with the high-heat climate? (Select all that apply)
Heat stress on plants
Watering needs
Soil Health
Plant selection
Pest Control
Other (please specify below)
What do you primarily grow?
Vegetables
Herbs
Flowers
Other (please specify below)
3. WATERING + IRRIGATION
How often do you water your garden? (Select one)
Daily
Every 2-3 days
Weekly
Other (please specify below)
How do you currently handle heat in your garden? (Select all that apply)
Shade cloth
Mulching
Frequent watering
Selecting heat tolerant plants
Other (please specify below)
4. SOIL + NUTRIENTS
What type of soil do you use in your garden beds? (Select all that apply)
Native soil
Purchased garden soil
Compost mix
Raised bed mix
Other (please specify below)
How often do you amend your soil? (Select one)
Never
Once a year
Twice a year
Every season
Other (please specify below)
What materials do you use to amend your soil? (Select all that apply)
Compost
Manure
Organic fertilizers
Worm casting
Other (please specify below)
5. PEST CONTROL
What pests are most problematic in your garden? (Select all that apply)
Aphids
Whiteflies
Caterpillars
Slugs/Snails
Other (please specify below)
What methods do you use to manage pests? (Select all that apply)
Organic pesticides
Beneficial Insects
Companion planting
Physical Barriers
Other (please specify below)
Have you found any pest control methods particularly effective? (Select all that apply)
Yes, organic pesticides
Yes, beneficial insects
Yes, companion planting
Yes, physical barriers
No
Other (please specify below)
6. PLANT SELECTION + GROWTH
What types of plants do you find hardest to grow in our climate? (Select all that apply)
Root Vegetables (e.g., Carrots, Beets, Radishes)
Leafy Greens (e.g., Lettuce, Spinach, Kale)
Fruit Vegetables (e.g., Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers)
Legumes (e.g., Beans, Peas)
Bulb Vegetables (e.g., Onions, Garlic)
Cruciferous Vegetables (e.g., Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage)
Herbs (e.g., Basil, Parsley, Cilantro)
Fruits (e.g., Strawberries, Blueberries, Melons)
Tubers (e.g., Potatoes, Yams)
Alliums (e.g., Onions, Garlic, Leeks)
Perennial Vegetables (e.g., Asparagus, Rhubarb)
Edible Flowers (e.g., Nasturtiums, Marigolds)
Are there any specific plants you wish to learn more about growing? (Select all that apply)
Vegetables
Herbs
Flowers
Fruit trees
Other (please specify below)
Have you experienced issues with plant diseases? If so, which ones? (Select all that apply)
Powdery mildew
Blight
Root rot
Other (please specify below)
7. GARDENING TOOLS + PRODUCTS
What tools or products do you find most useful in your garden? (Select all that apply)
Hand tools
Drip irrigation kits
Mulch
Organic fertilizers
Other (please specify below)
Are there any tools or products you wish you had more information on? (Select all that apply)
Yes, hand tools
Yes, irrigation systems
Yes, soil amendments
Yes, pest control products
No
Other (please specify below)
8. LEARNING PREFERENCES
What type of gardening content do you find most helpful? (Select all that apply)
Blog posts
Videos
Workshops
Newsletters
Other (please specify below)
Are you interested in more detailed guides or step-by-step tutorials on specific topics? (Select one)
Yes,
No
Would you be interested in one-on-one coaching or group coaching sessions? (Select one)
Yes, one-on-one coaching
Yes, group coaching
No
9. PERSONAL GOALS
What are your top goals for your garden this season? (Select all that apply)
Increase yield
Improve soil health
Manage pests better
Grow new types of plants
Other (please specify below)
What would you like to achieve with your gardening in the next year? (Select all that apply)
Expand new garden area
Try new gardening techniques
Improve sustainability
Connect with local gardeners
Other (please specify below)
How can I best support you in reaching your gardening goals? (Select all that apply)
Providing more resources
Offering more workshops or courses
One-on-one coaching
Group coaching
Other (please specify below)
10. ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK
Is there anything else you’d like to share about your gardening experiences or needs?
Do you have any suggestions for future content or resources?