Gardening In A Van? 🚐 🌱 - #VanLife meets #Gardening. Part 1 - Setup and Initial Thoughts

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🌱 Nate enjoys spending time outdoors in nature, and living in a van is part of that lifestyle.

🚐 The van in question is a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter that has been converted into a tiny home on wheels.

🌿 Nate misses having a garden while living in the van and is experimenting with ways to incorporate one into his mobile lifestyle.

🌺 The first gardening technique involves using soft, felt pots that are unbreakable and fit nicely into the van's dashboard.

🌬️ These felt pots are breathable, which is good for plant roots, conforming well to available spaces, and safe if they fall over during transit.

🌞 Nate is including a variety of plants, including basil and rosemary, which have different needs and will allow him to observe which thrive better in the van environment.

🍅 He's also trying a dwarf variety of tomato plant, looking for compact growth that suits the limited space of the van.

🌱 In addition to potted plants, Nate is experimenting with microgreens using a self-watering system that's easy to manage in the van.

🚓 He expresses concerns about plants potentially obstructing his view while driving, emphasizing the importance of safety and not letting the van garden cause visibility issues.

🔄 Nate plans to provide the plants with more light and rain exposure by placing them outside when he's parked at campgrounds for extended periods.

Timestamped Summary

00:14 Nate discusses his part-time van life in a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter that he has converted into a tiny home on wheels.

00:23 He expresses his love for being outside in nature, and how he misses having a garden while living in the van.

01:09 He decides to experiment with two different types of gardening techniques suitable for his van life.

01:21 Discusses the use of felt pots for van gardening due to their durability, flexibility, and breathability.

02:08 Nate begins preparing for planting by loosening the soil and transplanting basil into one of the felt pots.

02:33 Nate includes rosemary and explains the differences between this herb and basil, focusing on their watering needs and growth habits.

03:52 He adds a tomato plant, specifically looking for a dwarf variety due to the limited space in the van.

05:00 Nate explains the appealing features of the felt pots and how they conform to the shape of the van's dash.

05:54 He introduces microgreens as the second type of gardening experiment and demonstrates setting up the trays with bamboo fiber.

07:23 Nate puts the plants outside on a table at a campground to give them more light and rain exposure.

07:49 He trims the mint plant to reduce root crowding and shows the promising development of the tomato plant, which is starting to bloom.

08:30 Addresses the concern of plants growing too large and potentially obstructing the driver's view, which could be a safety hazard and lead to traffic violations.

09:04 Nate wraps up the update with a reminder to not let your van garden obstruct your vision and cause an accident.

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Q&A

What type of vehicle has Nate converted into a tiny home on wheels?

Nate has converted a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter van into a tiny home on wheels.

Where does Nate often film his videos from?

Nate usually films his videos from an apartment in New York City.

Why does Nate choose to live part-time in his van?

Nate loves being outside in nature, which he considers his happy place.

What gardening technique is Nate experimenting with in his van?

Nate is experimenting with gardening using felt pots and also trying out growing microgreens.

Why are felt pots suitable for gardening in the van?

Felt pots are suitable for gardening in the van because they are unbreakable, won't chip or break anything else if they fall off, and conform nicely to the space they are placed in, such as the van's dashboard.

What challenge does Nate foresee with the growing size of the plants in the van?

Nate is worried that the growing size of the plants may cause a vision obstruction on the van's dashboard, which could potentially lead to a traffic accident if not managed properly.

Where does Nate usually place the plants when he is at a campground for a few days?

When at a campground for a few days, Nate places the plants out on a table to get more light and rain.