Showing posts with label indoor gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label indoor gardening. Show all posts

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Low-Light Plants to Brighten Up Darker Rooms

 


Photo source:  Garden Betty 


"Here, I break down what “low light” actually means, how much light a plant needs to survive, and 10 ACTUAL low-light plants that’ll do well in those dark corners!"  Comment from Garden Betty

Check out this article if you want to grow plants in an indoor low light area.

Click here to go to the Garden Betty article.




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How Much Light Your Plants Actually Need to Survive

 


Photo source:  Garden Betty


"Are your houseplants getting enough sun? Chances are, "bright indirect light" might not mean what you think it means! If your plants don’t seem to be doing well where they are, they might be starved for light. Here’s how you can gauge the amount of light your rooms actually get and how much light your plants really need."  Comment from Garden Betty

Everything you wanted to know about lighting and plants.  Very informative, excellent article.

Click here to go to the Garden Betty article.




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Want to Grow Your Own Vegetables Indoors?

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"Can you grow vegetables indoors? Sprawling pumpkin vines and trailing cucumber plants may be too large for indoor growing, but many smaller vegetables thrive in pots and can be cultivated year-round indoors. Whether you plan to grow vegetables from seed, sprout fresh veggies from kitchen scraps, or bring garden vegetables indoors just for overwintering, this guide is here to help. Below, you’ll find ten of the easiest vegetables to grow indoors, plus beginner-friendly tips to help you get the most out of your indoor vegetable garden."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

This article is for me since I have never had luck growing vegetables indoors.

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Top 10 Trailing Houseplants to Grow in Hanging Pots

 


Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"From classic spider plant to heart-shaped pothos, take your indoor garden to new heights with these easy-to-grow hanging houseplants."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

Philodendron is the plant that I have had the greatest success with as an indoor and an outdoor plant as well.  Living in Zone 9 Florida climate, it goes as grown cover and up the trees.  Love this plant and highly recommend for indoor gardening. 

Click here to go to the Birds and Blooms article.




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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

16 Indoor Vining Plants That Instantly Add a Tropical Touch to Your Home

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"From delicate creeping figs to hefty monstera, indoor vining plants bring a touch of wildness into your home. “Vining plants trailing out of a container or climbing up a wall bring a wow factor to a space,” says Emily O’Gwin, medicinal and tropical plant gardener at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

In my opinion, there is nothing like live plants in the home to bring the outdoors in.  

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

How to Grow Green Onions Indoors (and Keep Them Producing Year-Round)

 


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Green onions are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow indoors. They require very little space, and they grow quickly, even from kitchen scraps. These plants can also be harvested repeatedly, so they're perfect for the colder months when outdoor gardening is often a challenge."  Comment from Martha Stewart

I have a container full of green onion roots ready to be planted.  Growing them indoors is something I have never done.  Looking forward to growing them in my kitchen.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.


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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Want to Grow Peppers Inside?

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"Growing peppers indoors can be challenging but entirely achievable with the right approach. These plants are native to Central and South America, flourishing in warm, sunny, and humid settings. To keep them indoors, recreate these conditions in your home as closely as possible. 

With a few key supplies and practical tips, you can excel at the art of indoor gardening and enjoy a bountiful harvest of both mild and hot peppers, even during the winter months."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Before a hurricane destroyed my back room that was all windows, I was able to grow peppers successfully in Central Florida, zone 9.  It is possible!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article to find out how you can do it.






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Monday, December 29, 2025

Why Houseplants are More Likely to Die in the Winter + Practical Winter Care Tips


Photo Source:  Rural Sprout

 
"When the dark nights draw in and the winter months begin in earnest, my favorite thing to do is get cozy on the couch and take a well-deserved break. It’s the perfect time for your houseplants to have a nice rest, too.  But in order to make that happen, there are a few changes you need to make to your usual plant care routine."  Comment from Rural Sprout

This article goes into a lot of detail that goes into growing healthy plants indoors and how to correctly take care of them.

Click here to go to the Rural Sprout article.



 




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Monday, December 15, 2025

Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors


Photo source:  Martha Stewart

 "Indoor fruit trees provide both fragrant blooms and lush fruits—if they receive the right amount of care. Trees in pots will need their soil replenished more often than ones in the ground, according to Samantha Sergeant, an arborist at Fruitstitute. Additionally, most indoor trees will need as much light as you can give them—usually through a southern-facing window or grow lights." comment Martha Stewart.com

I'd love to grow a little lemon tree!

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Guide to Indoor Gardening


What a beautiful example of indoor gardening!

Check out this article for more inspiring photos and serves as an awesome guide for anyone who would like to garden indoors.



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Monday, July 25, 2016

Growing Garlic Indoors






If you cook with garlic as much as we do, you may be interested in growing your own.  

I've tried before with no success, but I learned of a few things I did wrong from this article about growing garlic indoors.


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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Creative Ways to Grow Herbs



I love growing herbs close to the kitchen.  In fact, they are beautiful grown indoors.

Container gardening is my preferred method of gardening since the plants are portable and can be moved from outdoors to indoors.

Click here to go to an article from The Empress of Dirt on being creative growing those herbs.  

Photo source is also The Empress of Dirt.









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Sunday, September 7, 2014

How to Root Basil Indoors


If you love to cook using fresh basil, here are some ways to start new plants.

I've had great success propagating basil from cuttings . . . take a cutting and prepare as shown in the photo, dip in rooting hormone, plant in a container with well draining soil, water regularly and keep in indirect sun.

Here is another method from Birds and Blooms . . . click here.  

Photo source is Birds and Blooms.



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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Shell Pot for Succulents




This is the perfect time of the year to bring the outdoors in
as well as summer memories of the beach.

I found this awesome shell terracotta pot on Katie Brown's website
which is perfect for those succulents you want to bring inside or
put out on your patio.



Materials

Terra cotta pots
Assorted seashells
Tacky glue
Sand
Potting soil
Assorted succulents


Tools

Paint brush
Hot glue gun




Getting Started

1. Using a paint brush and tacky glue, coat the bottom of your terra cotta pot. Leave the lip of the pot plain (this is where you will attach your shells). Roll pot in sand to completely coat the pot. Repeat process if you feel the need for a heavier coat of sand.

2. Apply hot glue to the edges of your seashells and attach them to the lip of your terra cotta pot.

3. Using a broken or discarded shell, cover the bottom hole in your terra cotta pot.

4. Fill pot with regular potting soil, and loosen roots on the bottom of your succulent. Transfer succulent and water.


Source: KatieBrown.com



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