Citrus Trees You Can Grow in Pots and Containers This Winter

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Growing your own citrus tree can be an incredibly rewarding experience, and you don’t have to live in a warm climate to make it happen. While not every tree is ideal for indoor cultivation, there are several varieties that thrive in containers, allowing you to enjoy fresh fruit right from your own living room. With the right care—namely ample sunlight—these resilient plants can flourish inside, and really liven up your space."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

I've had citrus trees in the past, but never in containers or indoors.  Very interested in growing them in containers and would love to grow them indoors.  

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How To Know When To Plant Vegetable & Flower Seeds Indoors!

 

Photo source:  This Is My Garden

"Wondering how to know when to start your vegetable and flowers seeds inside at just the right time to grow the perfect sized transplants for your garden and flowerbeds this year?"  Comment from This Is My Garden

Timing is important when it comes to starting plants from seed.  However, I do not pay attention to that and I should, so this article is good for me.

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Drought Tolerant Aloe Vera Plants Are Easy to Grow

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"Aloe vera gel‘s ability to soothe burns is well known, but did you know that the plant itself is beautiful, drought tolerant, and can be grown in almost any garden? Here’s what you should know about this pretty and useful succulent, including how to take care of an aloe vera plant."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

In my experience, the aloe vera plant is one of the easiest plants to grow.  

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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.

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How Much Light Your Plants Actually Need to Survive

 

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"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.

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Can You Reuse Potting Soil in Planters?

 

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"Can you reuse potting soil from year to year? Learn how to select a quality potting mix and how to clean planters for a fresh start each growing season."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

I've never really thought about it as I used mine year after year as well as using the same planters.  Maybe I was lucky there were no problems.

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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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How Long Do Seeds Last? Check This Seed Viability Chart

 

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"Have you ever dug into a pile of old seeds and wondered if they’re still good, or whether you should buy new ones? How long do vegetable seeds and herb seeds last anyway? The short answer: It depends. Here’s what you need to know about seed viability vs. seed vigor."  Comment from Garden Betty

I never toss seeds to the trash, giving all of them a try.  Sometimes they successfully sprout, sometimes not.  

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Growing Coleus In Containers

 

Photo source:  Gina Alfani

"If you are looking for an eye catching plant to fill your containers this year with big color and interest, then you need to be growing coleus! 

Not only can coleus fill your pots with long lasting beauty – it also happens to be incredibly resistant to pests. Adding to its allure, the uniquely bright and patterned foliage doesn’t take a lot of effort or nutrients to maintain. In fact, coleus is one of the lowest maintenance plants around."  Comment from This Is My Garden

Photo source: Gina Alfani

I used to grow coleus in containers all the time and it was so easy to take care of them.  Give them what they want and they will respond, they are a perfect plant to grow in containers.

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17 Easy Beautiful Plants That Grow in Water: No Soil, No Mess

 

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"Do you often have trouble remembering to water your houseplants? Or would you rather not deal with the mess of potting soil? Then you should try growing plants in water! If you want to start your own houseplant hydroponics, these are the best species to try."  Comment from Garden Betty

Haven't grown plants in water in decades.  I forgot how easy it is, but they need to be watered too.  You can also root plants in water.

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