My passion for gardening started with me making a random trip to Home Depot and just so happening to spy some quaint (I love this word!) ceramic pots, that were on sale for $1.50. Had I not ventured into Home Depot on that sunny Spring day, I likely would have never started this hobby that has brought me undoubtable joy!
In the months since scoring my little chalkboard pots, my entire home has transformed. Once empty spaces are now filled with beautiful greenery. There's not hardly anywhere you look in my house, that you won't see green life. :)
The plants that I garden indoors are low maintenance and pleasing to look at, but beyond that, they each come with their own beauty and purpose.
The plants that I garden indoors are low maintenance and pleasing to look at, but beyond that, they each come with their own beauty and purpose.
I also recommend planting indoor herbs in a self-draining pot, or if you don't have a self-draining pot, put some small rocks or pebbles in the bottom of whatever you choose and be sure not to over-water. Indoor herbs only need to be watered a few times each week. The soil should be completely dry up to an inch down. I've learned that it's okay to let them get a little thirsty. It makes them stronger! When I first grew herbs indoors, I watered the plants every two days, but some of them got all floppy and died!
It sucked...but, after it happening to like, 4 or 5 of them,
I realized I was over-watering. Since cutting back to only watering twice a week, my plants have all grown in size, and are healthy and beautiful!
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You will also want to keep most herbs in a place where they can get lots of sunlight. A windowsill is ideal. I've transformed TV trays, trunks, and various junk store finds into showcase tables for my plants and herbs. As long as they're placed in or near a sunny window, they will do great!
It's important to turn your pot every other week or so, especially if you keep your herbs in the windowsill. Turning the pot lets the other side of the plant get sunlight!
Some great indoor herbs to get you started are Mint, Thyme, Parsley, Basil, Oregeno, and Sage.
There are different types of each! Herbs are great for cooking and drink recipes, as well as medicinal uses.
I'm including a link to my Pintersest boards where you can explore more tips and tricks for growing your indoor herb garden, as well as herbal remedies!
To check out more tips and tricks, Click HERE
For Home Remedies with Herbs, Click HERE
Check back for a more extensive, individualized list of indoor herbs, their benefits, and how to help them thrive! :)
Bountiful Blessings :)
-L
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