Although mom and I are in the process of preparing to move, I’m taking time to review the previous year. Looking back, I want to see what worked and what didn’t.
Since moms health forced us off the road, we chose to ‘bloom where we were planted!’
We focused on our square foot garden. However, being unfamiliar with the sandy soil of the south, we had more challenges than expected!
Reviewing the past allows me to reflect… to revise… and resolve to improve… allowing myself to learn from past mistakes!
As I’ve examined our former efforts, I’ve realized our goals were unrealistic… and, I’ve come to the conclusion that I didn’t really have a plan… Instead, I just left things happen…
What’s more, when circumstances happened that were beyond my control, I basically got knocked on my can!
This newfound knowledge has me revising my plans for our garden this year. I’m also taking the time to educate myself with essential information needed for growth – both personally and in the garden!
Take last year’s garden for example… We had some issues with our tomato plants that could have been avoided had we simply put a self-watering system into place!
Before this years growing season begins, I’m asking myself some all-important questions:
- Do I need to test my soil? Is there something happening that’s not visible to the naked eye?
- Are my seeds still viable or should I order more?
- Am I growing the right crops for our soil?
- Are there techniques I can put into place that will cut down on my weeding and watering?
- Should I stick to a 4×4 square foot garden or expand?
- Is there a better time of day to work around our little homestead on wheels?
Wanting to make the most of our garden this year, I’m doing everything possible to set myself up for a successful year of gardening!
Until next time,
Peace, love and happy homesteading,
~ Sheri
Great Adventure Homestead 