No yard? No problem. Grow fresh herbs and veggies the Red Sky way—wherever you camp.

You don’t need acres of land or raised beds to grow your own food. Whether you live in a small apartment, travel in an RV, or set up camp by the surf, there are plenty of ways to grow fresh ingredients in small spaces.

At Red Sky Surf Hunters, we believe that if there’s room for a tackle box, there’s room for a basil plant. Here’s how to turn your patio, camper, or even your beachside tent into a thriving mini-garden.

🪴 Top Tips for Small-Space Gardening

1. Choose Compact Crops

Stick to plants that grow well in containers and don’t sprawl.

Best picks:

• Basil, thyme, mint

• Cherry tomatoes

• Mini bell peppers

• Leafy greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce)

• Green onions or chives

2. Use Vertical Space

Hang planters from a rail, shower caddy, or wall bracket.

• RV idea: Use suction cup herb pods on windows

• Tent idea: Hang cloth shoe organizers filled with soil and seedlings

3. Grow in Containers You Already Have

No need to buy fancy pots. Repurpose items like:

• Coffee cans

• 5-gallon buckets

• Plastic totes with holes drilled in the bottom

• Reusable grocery bags (with drainage)

4. Water Smart, Not Hard

Small containers dry out fast, especially in coastal winds.

• Use self-watering pots or add a sponge at the bottom of your container

• Water early in the morning or at sunset

• Add mulch (like shredded newspaper or dry leaves) on top of soil to retain moisture

🔧 RV & Camping Garden Hacks

• Use Velcro strips to attach planters to stable surfaces

• Keep a foldable watering can or old jug handy

• Secure your garden before travel—use crates, bins, or bungee cords

• Start plants at home, then bring them to the campsite for fresh cooking

🧄 Simple Crops That Keep Giving

• Green onions: Regrow from store-bought ends in a jar of water

• Lettuce: Cut and come again—harvest outer leaves and keep growing

• Herbs: Trim often to encourage more growth, perfect for campsite meals

🌿 Final Thought: Wherever You Camp, You Can Grow

No matter your space, you can grow something fresh, useful, and flavorful. Your RV bumper, patio railing, or tent pole can hold the start of your garden—and your next campsite dinner.

Red Sky Surf Hunters
Chasing the tide, outsmarting the fish—and growing flavor wherever we camp.