Boat Gardening

Captain's Log
1/3/2008
09:00 AM

Well it got rather cold last night but not as cold as predicted. I woke to temperatures at 31 degrees outside the boat. I was concerned for Mary's herbs but they did just fine. The thermometer on the sundeck said the temperatures never dropped below 34 back there. The windchill was around 23 however which would have done them in had they been exposed.

Interestingly, I just checked the thermometers again and its now only 34 outside but 56 on the sundeck. The suns shining nicely on the plants and they seem to like it.

So if you have a green thumb and are considering living aboard a boat, be sure you consider that when you are searching for one. The Patricia Ann has probably the best features for boat gardening; big back sundeck, lots of light availability, and a full enclosure to lower to keep the heat in or raise to cool it down. She's also got water up there to to give the plants a drink.

The sprouts I'm growing will be ready for some direct sun tomorrow to give them a charge of chlorophyll. They'll turn green and be ready for salads tomorrow.


Mike