April Showers Bring May Flowers
04-04-2016
Spring has sprung in most of the country and gardens are beginning to pop up everywhere. Fresh herbs and blooming flowers are just part of what the beautiful spring weather produces. If you are a full time RVer you might think your gardening days are over, but they are not. Gardening can be a mobile endeavor if done with careful planning and a little bit of a green thumb.
Outside Gardening Tips
If you are looking to grow some tasty fresh veggies outside your coach, you will want planters that will be easily moved if needed. Planters are simply any size crates, bins, or boxes used for planting. You will just want to add some fertilizer or compost to the planter and make a couple of small holes in the bottom for water to drain. Position the seeds so your plants have room to grow. When you are not traveling you can simply put the planters outside positioned strategically for the perfect amount of sunlight. When it gets cold the planters can be covered or brought inside to avoid frost. Be sure to do enough research to see how well the plants you will be growing thrive in the environment that they will be planted in. Strawberries and tomatoes do very well in movable planters.
Indoor Gardening Tips
For those who travel more than they sit still, there are still ways to get you gardening fix. Window boxes and herb kits are easy to use and will grow well in small places. Take some time to go to your local hardware store and head straight to the gardening aisle. There are so many new inventions out there that allow you to garden in small areas.
Ask the customer service crew if they have any suggestions for growing indoors. Keep in mind that you will be changing climates as you travel, be sure to pick plants that will survive the place you are in and the places you will be going. Hanging plants work well indoors and if you purchase hooks similar to the ones used for your Christmas wreaths you can hang potted plants over your entry door. When you are parked you can easily flip them around so they are on the outside and flip them back when you leave for your next destination.
Gardening is a relaxing hobby that many of us love to do each season. Not only does it give us solace but it can also help us eat healthier and even save a little cash on your grocery bill. As a child, I remember fondly helping my Grandmother in the garden and watching each day to see the changes in our plants. I think the best tomato I ever ate was the one that grew from “my” tomato plant. These memories do not have to be sacrificed when you live the mobile life. They just have to be tweaked a little and your gardening days are back in the “spring” of things. Get those green thumbs up and start your garden today. Please comment below with your RV gardening tips or ideas to share and as always…Happy Trails!
Outside Gardening Tips
If you are looking to grow some tasty fresh veggies outside your coach, you will want planters that will be easily moved if needed. Planters are simply any size crates, bins, or boxes used for planting. You will just want to add some fertilizer or compost to the planter and make a couple of small holes in the bottom for water to drain. Position the seeds so your plants have room to grow. When you are not traveling you can simply put the planters outside positioned strategically for the perfect amount of sunlight. When it gets cold the planters can be covered or brought inside to avoid frost. Be sure to do enough research to see how well the plants you will be growing thrive in the environment that they will be planted in. Strawberries and tomatoes do very well in movable planters.
Indoor Gardening Tips
For those who travel more than they sit still, there are still ways to get you gardening fix. Window boxes and herb kits are easy to use and will grow well in small places. Take some time to go to your local hardware store and head straight to the gardening aisle. There are so many new inventions out there that allow you to garden in small areas.
Ask the customer service crew if they have any suggestions for growing indoors. Keep in mind that you will be changing climates as you travel, be sure to pick plants that will survive the place you are in and the places you will be going. Hanging plants work well indoors and if you purchase hooks similar to the ones used for your Christmas wreaths you can hang potted plants over your entry door. When you are parked you can easily flip them around so they are on the outside and flip them back when you leave for your next destination.
Gardening is a relaxing hobby that many of us love to do each season. Not only does it give us solace but it can also help us eat healthier and even save a little cash on your grocery bill. As a child, I remember fondly helping my Grandmother in the garden and watching each day to see the changes in our plants. I think the best tomato I ever ate was the one that grew from “my” tomato plant. These memories do not have to be sacrificed when you live the mobile life. They just have to be tweaked a little and your gardening days are back in the “spring” of things. Get those green thumbs up and start your garden today. Please comment below with your RV gardening tips or ideas to share and as always…Happy Trails!
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Author: Tammy Daly
