Indoor Gardening for Outdoor Gardeners

For many of us, December marks a time when outdoor landscaping and we
yearn for outdoor gardening activities. When the need to work in the
soil is too strong, there are many worthy indoor gardening projects that
not only bring satisfaction but enliven and invigorate the home.

Growing a kitchen herb garden, forcing bulbs, starting a terrarium, or
caring for orchids are just a few of the directions indoor gardening can
take.  You can cultivate your own lemon tree from the seeds of lemons
you’ve used in your cooking. Or, perhaps cacti and succulents appeal.
And, if you’re low on space, try creating a living wall. And, don’t
overlook the opportunity to begin germinate seeds that will be once
again planted outdoors in the spring. You can cultivate your indoor
gardening passion by yourself or make it a family affair.

A Healthier, Happier You

It’s amazing what a walk in the park can do for our well-being. Feelings
of fatigue and stress fade after time spent out in nature. Growing
indoor plants have a similar effect. They not only improve the
aesthetics of our home but have been said to improve moods, increase
creativity, and most importantly eliminate indoor air pollutants. Most
wall paints, computers, and plastics in our home release compounds into
the air we breathe. In winter, when we spend more time with our windows
shut, the air quality at home suffers. Plants absorb these toxins, break
them down, and use them as food – making a healthier, happier you.

Being able to dig in some dirt, even during winter, is a great pastime.
And, before you know it, it’ll be spring again.