Create an Indoor Herb Garden for the Winter Are you looking for a fun, easy indoor gardening project for the winter months? Whether you’re an avid gardener or a newbie, one way to get your green thumb growing during the winter is with an indoor herb garden. Many people keep houseplants throughout the winter, and/or transfer some of their outdoor plants indoors for the colder months. Creating an indoor herb garden is an alternative, or addition, to these colder-month gardening ideas. These gardens are a fun, simple, and worthwhile way to enjoy delicious herbs throughout the winter.
particularly plants in which you’ve invested a lot of time and energy, ones that have grown well under your care, ones that you find beautiful, and ones that bring you joy. ▶ Plants that would make good houseplants should come inside. Some good varieties include begonias and geraniums. ▶ You might not think to bring inside any vegetable plants post- harvest, but some are worth saving and bringing indoors. Smaller tomato plants, especially cherry tomatoes, and pepper plants are considered tropical perennials and will produce fruit as long as they receive enough sunlight. (Note: You’ll need to pollinate these plants manually in the absence of insects and natural breezes.) Once you’ve chosen which plants to bring inside, it’s time to think about containers and supplies to help you make the transfer.
in the spring and summer doesn’t mean everything needs to come inside to keep you company for the colder months; it’s just not practical. Not only that, but some plants just aren’t suited to indoor life. Your home is limited in terms of light, warmth, humidity, etc., so you’ll need to be selective. Also, the bigger your summer garden and variety of outdoor plants, the more decisions you’ll need to make. Take a walk around your garden or gardens and think about what you’d like to save, and what can be brought indoors unscathed. Consider houseplants you’ve taken outside for the summer, as well as perennials, succulents, herbs, and even some vegetable plants. Here’s a bit of a checklist if you’re not sure which plants to move indoors:
▶ Healthy plants only! If your
plant was struggling during the summer outdoors, it won’t likely fare much better indoors over the winter. Also, don’t bring indoors any known plants infected with pests or diseases.
Herbs to Choose
▶ Pick your favorite plants —
First, you’ll need to decide which herbs to grow. Some of the best indoor herbs for an indoor herb garden include:
▶ Chives: One of the easiest herbs to grow indoors. Chop
them for use after they’ve reached a minimum of six inches.
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