1. (verb) to do futile and unnecessary work
2. (noun) a futile and unnecessary project or work
Wasting time, isn't always time wasted.
Learn to use AI by building something actually useful.
Free, beginner-friendly courses that teach you AI through hands-on projects. No jargon, no accounts, no overwhelm — just practical guides using Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini.
Each course is a hands-on project you can complete in under an hour. Download the template, paste it into an AI tool, and follow the steps.
Get a personalised UK garden plan tailored to your exact space, soil, sunlight and budget — created by AI in about 20 minutes. The planner recommends specific plants and products from trusted UK suppliers, with direct links to buy.
No account needed. Works on phone, tablet or laptop. Completely free. Takes about 20 minutes.
Supplier partners include Crocus, Thompson & Morgan, YouGarden, Suttons, Hayloft, Primrose and more.
Three steps. Twenty minutes. One personalised garden plan.
Grab the free Word document — it contains everything the AI needs to guide you through planning your garden.
Open Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini (all free), paste the document in, and the AI takes over — asking you questions about your garden.
Receive a complete garden plan with a plot map, monthly task calendar, and a shopping list with links to buy from trusted UK suppliers.
Every recommendation in your garden plan is informed by expert UK gardening resources — not just AI guesswork.
Watch how the AI Garden Planner works — from download to personalised plan in 20 minutes.
Boondoggle is created by Claire Kavanagh — a CX consultant, business mentor and early adopter of AI tools. After 20+ years in marketing and mentoring over 300 aspiring entrepreneurs, Claire spotted a gap: most people want to try AI but don’t know where to start.
These courses are designed to give you a quick win with AI on something practical and useful — no technical knowledge needed.
The planner recommends plants and products from trusted UK garden suppliers, with direct links to purchase.
The planner always recommends the best product for the user's garden, regardless of affiliate status. Some links include affiliate tracking which helps support the tool at no extra cost to the user.