i can't remember how many posts you have to have to start a grow journal under the tab at the top of the page (i think 50?), but in the meantime, you can make a grow journal thread in the "Grow Journals" forum section... i'm sorry, i'd PM you back but i'm still trying to navigate the new format (i believe PMs unlock at 25 posts if i remember correctly) - anywho, welcome to RIU!