Indoor Gardening Plants
Eventually we are all given a house plant either as a gift or a plant from someone who is moving and can’t take their plants with them, instantly giving you the basis for indoor gardening. Many times if you don’t know how to care for it the plant will wither and die. Other times people start to care for the plant and suddenly become avid gardeners.
Indoor gardens are similar to outdoor gardens, it’s just that you are caring for plants in your home instead of in your garden. A big plus to indoor gardening is that it can be enjoyed by people that live in the cities with no access to land. It is also a joyful hobby for people that are confined indoors. The real bonus is that they are healthy for us. Basically plants take in carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen (photosynthesis) thereby purifying the air that we breath. So you have attractive plants with added benefits.
Indoor gardens are ideal for people that live in hard, cold climates or for someone who lives in a climate that gets searingly hot. With an indoor garden the gardener can manipulate the environment so that their plants thrive. If it is dreary, cold and grey wouldn’t it be delightful to have gorgeous plants sprinkled around your home that not only add beauty but cheerfulness too?
After choosing the plants you wish to grow you must choose a container for it. You can opt for a small plant that can be placed on a counter or windowsill. Even a large evergreen in a big pot can be placed next to your door or in a sunny spot in the corner. You must make a plan for your indoor garden. Figure out where you want to place your indoor garden so you will know how much space you have for the plants. Once this is done you can choose the container and the plants you wish to grow. Don’t forget to research the plants needs, like watering, sunlight and food before you go to the nursery center.
Once you have gathered all of your material you can start planting and arranging your indoor garden in your home. When arranging your garden be sure to put plant that needs bright sun near a window. Plants that just need indirect light should be put in a more comfortable spot of low or indirect sun for them. If you get this wrong you will be throwing out your plants and buying new ones.
Don’t overlook planting an indoor herb garden especially if you like to cook. Herbs needs are four to six hours of sun per day and loose easily drained soil. They are pretty plants and will add zip to your meals.
If you have pets carefully choose your plants. Pets and plants must be able to cohabitate in your home peacefully. Some plants are toxic to animals. You have to be sure that your animal and the plant can live together. For instance, a tall plant may be seen as a scratching tool by cats or even a litter box. Cats have been known to wrap themselves around larger plants and snuggle in the warm dirt. Sometimes this can disturb the roots. One way to beat this is to put ornamental rocks or crushed seashells right on top of the soil.
You can have an indoor garden and enjoy all of the benefits of beautiful plants. Just do some research either at you local nursery or on the internet. What are you waiting for? Start planting.
Happy Indoor Garden!
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March 22nd, 2005 at 1:08 am
hello guys!!! Please tell me if nephenthes plant resist in the winter outside!! pelase!
March 22nd, 2005 at 2:20 am
I wove em XD
March 22nd, 2005 at 1:48 am
Hello,, did you know you can get tomatoes that climb, just put them in a good sized hanging basket and let them grow. instead of climbing they'll go over the sides. And, you can grow potatoes in the house. Just buy you a 30 gallon trash can,, layer it with about 2 inch of soil on the bottom,, just enough to have dirt over your potatoes,, then as the plant starts growing keep adding more dirt until you reach the top. Oh and if you don't want to use dirt,, straw works just as well. Then when the potatoes are ready,, you just move the straw and get the potatoe. And you can get herb kits that you can grow right in your kitchen. All you need is a window. Hope this helped
March 22nd, 2005 at 2:21 am
Two true leaves (not just the seed leaves, the cotyledons). However, moving small plants to great big pots can be somewhat problematic. You'd probably be better off moving them to pots where the roots can fill at least 1/3 of the pot, then when the roots fill the pot, move to a larger pot.
It's easy to overwater a big pot with little plants in it, and then the soil gets sour. When the plant roots hit the sour, acidic soil, they often die. Hence, shifting plants up through several sizes of pots is safer.
March 22nd, 2005 at 2:43 pm
simply beautiful
March 22nd, 2005 at 10:20 am
Hi:
There are many different plant specimens you can grow indoors. Cherry Tomatoes are excellent for growing inside. You can grow ornamental pepper plants such as cayenne and banana. If you have the adequate lighting, you can purchase a indoor lemon or orange tree. Herbs are also wonderful to grow inside. Your basic culinary herbs are easy to grow, such as Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Chives, Parsley and Dill.
I will link you to the spices and herb section of my website. There is a page on growing herbs from seeds. This process will also work for vegetables.
Make sure you have the right type of potting soil. A light weight potting soil with no bark. Add some vermiculite and humus to the soil. Add some hot tap water to the soil mixture. The hot water will help get the roots established. Also know the right lighting for herbs. Basil will germinate in darkness. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. There are many different articles, tips and techniques that may be useful to you. Indoor gardens can be done year around. Good luck to you and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Spices.html
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March 22nd, 2005 at 3:22 pm
March 23rd, 2005 at 5:44 am
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March 23rd, 2005 at 6:15 am
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March 23rd, 2005 at 12:51 pm
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March 23rd, 2005 at 6:31 am
Check around your area and look for amish farms or nurserys. I buy all my plants and seeds at one all hand cared for and cheap.
March 23rd, 2005 at 6:44 pm
if the top of the pitchers is littel bit dry does that mean its going to die?
March 23rd, 2005 at 8:07 pm
i’m agree
March 24th, 2005 at 12:26 pm
The image of a content, pregnant woman enjoying her garden is heartwarming. But gardening can pose serious risks to a pregnant woman. Be sure to do it safely.
The issue is not back strain, but toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called toxoplasma gondii. The pregnant woman feels as if she has the flu, and babies who get this infection can have extremely serious physical and mental problems that will last a lifetime. It's best not to risk this situation.
The parasite that causes the infection lives in raw meet and in cat feces. Because gardens are natural, outdoors areas, they can easily have soil that has some cat feces, animal bits or both mixed into the soil. The parasite can have gotten into the soil from a nearby dead bird or from a cat's droppings. There's no way to see the parasite, or to know you have caught the infection until it is too late.
If you are pregnant and working outdoors or with soil, be sure to wear solid gloves while doing so. Do not touch your mouth with your gloves while they're on. When you are done with your task, wash your hands well with antibacterial soap.
March 24th, 2005 at 1:06 pm
First of all, most plants need light from a window or some overhead florescent bulbs that give some type of shadow. Also, you need to put your finger an inch into the soil to make sure it is dry. Often the top is dry but underneath is still wet. It will rot the roots if they stay soggy. I have luck with ivy, dumb cane, pony tails, corn plants and terrariums. Good Luck
March 24th, 2005 at 5:48 pm
When I'm potting I always make sure there's holes in the bottom for drainage, then i layer the bottom with stones, then soil. They could be smelling because there's not enough drainage and theyre becoming water logged.
March 25th, 2005 at 3:48 am
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March 24th, 2005 at 9:15 pm
Try calling a nearby florist and they surely answer your questions. I found a nice online list of Georgia local florists. http://www.localfloristsonline.com/Georgia-Florists.html I suggest visiting one close to where you live.