Month: June 2024

It’s never to late to plant seeds. You just need to know what to grow and when.

Here’s a good rule of thumb to grow by: In cooler regions, plant crops that mature before the first fall frost. Likewise, in warmer regions – where the frost comes later in the fall – you’ll be able to grow plants that take longer to mature. And, if you’re growing from seed, read the seed packets to see how long it takes for each veggie to mature.

Because we have limited space to grow our garden, we’ve decided to purchase a Green Stalk planter. This gives us the ability to grow up to 30 plants in a small but sunny area of our campsite.

While we’ve already planted some of our favorite herbs, we still have plenty of space to grow some veggies! However, our little homestead on wheels currently sits in a much warmer climate, so I had to do some research to find out what I can grow!

As I explored my options, I found that I’m able to start planting for a fall garden – I just need to make sure what I grow can tolerate the high temperatures that July and August will bring… Crops such as bush beans – since they mature much faster than pole beans are an option… carrots (although I’ll have to have them planted before the middle of July), cucumbers, heat resistant lettuce, radishes and squash/zucchini are a few of our favorites we hope to enjoy!

And, finally, I’ll be following these gardening tips: 1) I will be tending my garden in the early morning because it’ll be less stressful for our plants. (Early evening works too.) And 2) I will make sure our garden is well watered. Nothing ruins all your hard work like dried out seedlings!

Until next time,

Peace, love and safe travels!

~ Sheri

Here on our little homestead on wheels, we have a catchphrase – “Purposefully old-fashioned, wherever the road takes us.” The reason behind this motto of ours is because while we’ve been traveling, our goal has been a simple one: to use as many of the ‘old-school’ ways we used to use back on the traditional homestead.

True, we’re not able to raise chickens while in our RV, but we do what we can do!

I do believe there’s something to be said for doing things the way our ancestors. There was a simplicity that has been lost in these modern times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against using modern conveniences. I not ashamed to admit that I prefer using a washing machine over a washtub where you have to wring everything out by hand! Wringing out towels and blankets is the worst chore in my book!

And take for instance the uncomplicated task of cooking…

Our ancestors used to cook the humblest of meals over an open fire. Granted, there were some who had the luxury of cooking on clay stoves – a useful device where a fire burned inside bricks that were covered in plaster. Some could even have 2-3 open holes on top for placing their pots. Of course, our modern-day counterpart is the stove!

I often find myself wondering if our ancestors ever had to face the age-old question, “What’s for supper?” From what I gather, most meals were very simple, consisting mainly of homemade bread, a stew – usually made with vegetables which was sometimes enhanced with meat – and a drink!

Yes, there’s something to be said for the old ways!

Simple, uncomplicated and easy!

Sometimes life feels like an uphill battle!

Each one of us has seasons of delight or difficulty, yet both good and bad times present opportunities.

As a believer, every day of my life is a test of my relationship with my Creator – testing my trust in Him to provide…

In January of 2019, Mom and I started traveling full-time in our little homestead on wheels – a 22ft travel trailer.

During our adventure, I’d find work at campgrounds in the places we wanted to explore. This way I could help with expenses!

Last year, due to Mom’s advancing years, we decided it was time to get off the road. We had high hopes of finding a traditional farmhouse and putting our little homestead on wheels out to pasture!

The campground where I’d been working closed down for the season, so, we migrated south to be near family! We settled into a rustic little campground in the middle of nowhere and started searching for our ‘forever homestead.’

Obtaining work in our new locale has proved difficult. So, I started a business as an independent consultant selling freeze-dried foods. But even that was an uphill battle!

It’s this testing that’s come through my circumstances that helps me know my own heart better… and appreciate Gods grace more deeply!

I have become more aware of my thoughts… my attitudes… and my emotions! And it’s through this self awareness that God has shown me where I need to yield to Him in trusting obedience!

I admit, there are still times when I want to give up… when anger, frustration and resentment rear their ugly little heads… but it’s my faith in God that keeps me going! And, it’s the uphill battles that will shape me into becoming the woman that God has created me to be!

Until next time,

Peace, love and safe travels!

~ Sheri

Our garden is much, much smaller than the one we had when we were living on our traditional homestead! Of course, this doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy ‘puttering around’ in our little piece of paradise – because I do!

I find it rewarding, knowing that I am able to provide our little homestead on wheels with at least some of the food we eat!

Traveling as we have these past 5-6 years has allowed me to meet people from all walks of like… And some of those people enjoy gardening as much as I do!

Of course, our beloved gardens come in many different shapes and sizes – all depending on what the current campground we call home will allow!

Some gardens are as simple as the little 4×4 square foot allotment that we planted last summer. While others have their campsites filled to capacity with flowering plants! And still others simply have a few containers filled with tomatoes, peppers and a few cherished herbs!

I admit, it’s interesting to see what others enjoy planting!

Some RVers plan their garden for beauty and fragrance that comes from flowers and fruit. A few plan their gardens to offer shelter, shade and protection…

Many design their ‘gardens‘ for pleasure – such as a meeting place for friends and social gatherings.

Still some, desire a quiet place to retreat from the world!

Whatever their size, shape or purpose, all these gardens have a few characteristics in common: there is of course vegetation… a water source… beauty… and usefulness!

No matter what the intent or how much effort it took to prepare, our wonderful little gardens offer us such sweet rewards!

Until next time,

Peace, love and safe travels!

~ Sheri

After a long hiatus, I’ve decided it’s time to start writing again… there hasn’t been a lot to write about… Mostly, we’ve been hibernating in our little homestead on wheels trying to figure out exactly what it is we want to do!

We’ve talked about making the move back to a more traditional homestead… and we’ve talked about what seeds to grow in our garden…

This indecision has brought us to the month of June and we’ve yet to plant anything!

It’s not because I don’t want a garden this year – because I do!

It has more to do with a lack of direction!

When February came, I had every intention of planting a few cool weather crops in our little 4×4 square foot garden, however Mom had other ideas!

With our limited space for growing, Mom decided she wanted to grow up rather than out!

She’s had her eye on a 5-tiered garden planter that would allow us to grow a minimum of 30 individual plants at one time. A far cry more than our 4×4 garden would allow!

So, I decided I would tear down the existing garden, rake the soil into the earth and make room for this tiered garden she spoke of!

However, when I went to tear it down, I found several voluntary plants growing in our little garden bed!

“Well,” I thought, “I can’t tear down what God has obviously allowed to grow!” So I reasoned that God wanted us to stay put… at least for now…  and we have 5 voluntary tomato plants growing in our garden to prove it!

Mom’s much desired 5-tiered garden has arrived, so now we’re finally ready to plant our garden! We even have plans to purchase a few starter plants… that’s assuming we can still find some!