Deciding what to grow in your garden is not always an easy decision! For example, when I look through seed catalogs or go to the local garden center, I’m mesmerized by all the delicious varieties I can choose from! Is it any wonder that I want to purchase everything I see?!?
But then I come back to earth and remember I’m working with very limited space!
Since we travel in our little homestead on wheels, we choose to stay in campgrounds that allow us to have a small garden… and even though we’re planning to move, we’re still looking forward to another garden this spring!
However, this year we’re using our Green Stalk planter – this allows us to grow a larger garden in a smaller amount of space!
Yet no matter the size, our gardens take a lot of planning and preparation! For instance, I’m already devising a plan on what we’re going to grow!
To start with, we’ll begin with what we like to eat!
When it’s too hot to cook, we take pleasure in Tomato and Mayo sandwiches! So, of course, you’ll find several Beef Steak Tomato plants! And since I enjoy cooking from scratch, you’ll find Roma Tomatoes for my homemade spaghetti sauce!
We’ll add bell peppers – all colors – and spinach too! Plus, my favorite ‘go-to’ herbs such as oregano, parsley and thyme! And, if space allows, we’ll include zucchini and watermelon!
Having unearthed last years seed packets, we’ll test them to see they’re still viable and make a list of seeds we’ll need to purchase!
Since the south has a longer growing season, we’re researching cool weather plants that can be planted in containers – in February – such as potatoes, carrots, peas and radishes. I may even try a few things I’ve never grown before such as turnips and mustard.
Ultimately, our goal is to improve our skillsets and correct mistakes of the past!
Until next time,
Peace, love, safe travels and happy homesteading!
~ Sheri
Great Adventure Homestead 