| As winter sets in, you usually start getting worried | | | | indoor gardening as they are small enough to grow |
| about the plants that you have in your garden | | | | compact plants and allow enough growth as well. |
| because they might not be able to fight the frost or | | | | You should have pots of same material, shape and |
| resist the chilly winds. This holds true especially for | | | | size to bring symmetry in your indoor herb garden. |
| herbs because they are delicate. Indoor herb | | | | The contrast that you desire can come from the |
| gardening is the answer to all your worries regarding | | | | colors and shapes of herbs. Also you should plant |
| your garden. And you don't even have to renovate | | | | different herbs in different pots, rather than 2/3 in |
| your home to start growing herbs indoors. A widow | | | | the same one so that mint and basil do not taste the |
| that faces the South or West direction and allows | | | | same. Herbs that can be directly grown from seeds |
| sunlight for 5 hours in a day will suffice your need for | | | | are basil and Greek Oregano. You need to be careful |
| indoor herb gardening. If you are staying in a high-rise | | | | while choosing the seeds. Buy the ones that are |
| apartment and the only greenery that you get to | | | | specified as 'compact' as the regular ones are difficult |
| see is the distant park, then indoor herb gardening is | | | | to grow indoors because of their size. |
| good for you and your apartment too. | | | | To grow your herbs indoors from seeds you need to |
| Thyme, rosemary and mint are good options as | | | | fill the pots with potting soil that you can get from |
| starters for your indoor herb garden. You can grow | | | | any florist or greenhouse. Then tuck the seeds in soil |
| them from cuttings or buy them from a florist. You | | | | to a certain depth as specified on the packet and |
| can get these plants from a supermarket as well. If | | | | spray them with water. These pots should be kept |
| you want to start your indoor herb garden this way | | | | on the window shelf facing the southern or western |
| then you need to initially grow the herbs in a soil-less | | | | direction to soak up enough sunlight. You should also |
| mix of perlite, peat and vermiculite. You get the | | | | keep the soil damp, especially if you live in a dry or |
| directions for use on the package or the greenhouse | | | | overheated apartment. You should not over-water |
| from where you bought the mix. | | | | your herbs once you see the sprouts, as the roots |
| If you prefer staying away from all that shopping, | | | | may rot. |
| then you can start your indoor herb gardening with | | | | If you have started your indoor herb gardening with |
| the seeds. To start, you need to get some pots in | | | | cuttings or via transplant, you should allow the soil to |
| which you can grow your herbs. A pot with good | | | | dry out a slightly. Your indoor herb garden should get |
| drainage, especially terracotta or a clay pot is | | | | plenty of light but should not be exposed to extreme |
| preferable. Small pots of 6" diameter are perfect for | | | | heat. |