Green Living on the Road- Finding Fresh Foods
02-19-2018
Author: in We Wander Wherever
Traveling often is an amazing way to live. After all, who can resist seeing new things and new people on a regular basis? That said, it does come with its own set of challenges. This is especially true for those who are trying to live a greener and more eco-friendly lifestyle.
For instance, finding fresh, organically grown foods while traveling from place to place can sometimes prove pretty difficult. A stationary person has the luxury of finding a local weekly farmers market or growing their own garden, but a traveling person has to get a bit creative.
Here our favorite solutions to finding fresh foods while we travel.
Most people assume that living and traveling in an RV automatically means growing their own food is not feasible. This is an understandable way to think, considering it would be pretty hard to pack up a plot of land. However, it is actually completely possible to grow certain plants while traveling.
Anything that will grow in a pot can be portable. While smaller plants such as herbs tend to be the easiest to transport, other plants like lettuce, carrots, and beans can also be grown in relatively shallow soil, and thus work well as potted plants.
Of course, when you pack up to move, you will want to find a place to keep your plants that both allows them to get sunlight and keeps them safe from falling. Additionally, you won’t want to travel for more than a day at a time in order to ensure your veggies are put back outside as soon as possible.
If you find you are having trouble with bugs and bunnies, make a solution of peppermint essential oil and white vinegar, adding one drop of peppermint to every ounce of vinegar. Spray this solution around (but not on) the plants.
Obviously, you won't be able to grow a full-fledged garden during your adventure. Therefore, you will need to find substitutes. The best way to do this is to find local farmers markets by running an internet search or asking around. Almost every city has a market during the summer and fall months, and this can be a great way to get fresh, locally grown foods.
It’s also a good idea to keep an eye out for small fruit and veggie stands on the side of the road. Because many campgrounds are located in rural areas, these pop up regularly on our travel routes, and offer tons of delicious produce options.
Seek Out Natural Food Stores
During the winter months, pulling from your garden and heading to the farmers market are no longer options. We recommend seeking out local natural food stores during this time in order to ensure you are getting the freshest organic produce out there.
If you find that the closest health food store is pretty far away, consider making a day of it—adding in an attraction along the way—and stocking up for your whole stay. Freeze (or can) anything that won’t keep, and supplement with regular store-bought produce when needed.
These are our favorite tips for finding the freshest food while we see the world. Do you have anything to add?
For instance, finding fresh, organically grown foods while traveling from place to place can sometimes prove pretty difficult. A stationary person has the luxury of finding a local weekly farmers market or growing their own garden, but a traveling person has to get a bit creative.
Here our favorite solutions to finding fresh foods while we travel.
Related Read: How to Support a Local Economy When You Travel
Grow Your OwnMost people assume that living and traveling in an RV automatically means growing their own food is not feasible. This is an understandable way to think, considering it would be pretty hard to pack up a plot of land. However, it is actually completely possible to grow certain plants while traveling.
Anything that will grow in a pot can be portable. While smaller plants such as herbs tend to be the easiest to transport, other plants like lettuce, carrots, and beans can also be grown in relatively shallow soil, and thus work well as potted plants.
Of course, when you pack up to move, you will want to find a place to keep your plants that both allows them to get sunlight and keeps them safe from falling. Additionally, you won’t want to travel for more than a day at a time in order to ensure your veggies are put back outside as soon as possible.
If you find you are having trouble with bugs and bunnies, make a solution of peppermint essential oil and white vinegar, adding one drop of peppermint to every ounce of vinegar. Spray this solution around (but not on) the plants.
Related Read: Keeping Plants in the RV: Why and How
Look LocalObviously, you won't be able to grow a full-fledged garden during your adventure. Therefore, you will need to find substitutes. The best way to do this is to find local farmers markets by running an internet search or asking around. Almost every city has a market during the summer and fall months, and this can be a great way to get fresh, locally grown foods.
It’s also a good idea to keep an eye out for small fruit and veggie stands on the side of the road. Because many campgrounds are located in rural areas, these pop up regularly on our travel routes, and offer tons of delicious produce options.
Related Read: The Ultimate Guide to Farmers Markets
Seek Out Natural Food Stores
During the winter months, pulling from your garden and heading to the farmers market are no longer options. We recommend seeking out local natural food stores during this time in order to ensure you are getting the freshest organic produce out there.
If you find that the closest health food store is pretty far away, consider making a day of it—adding in an attraction along the way—and stocking up for your whole stay. Freeze (or can) anything that won’t keep, and supplement with regular store-bought produce when needed.
These are our favorite tips for finding the freshest food while we see the world. Do you have anything to add?
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