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Indoor
Herb Gardens
Apartment dwellers and
home owners can enjoy the pleasures of cultivating and harvesting their own
indoor herb gardens. There are a surprising number of plants that flourish
indoors with proper care and attention.
Here are some helpful
hints to help you get started in maintaining a bountiful indoor herb
harvest.
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Containers :
Herbs grow well in small to medium-sized pots. Clay or terra-cotta
pots are decorative and work well with indoor planting. You may also want to
try growing in glazed pots, window boxes, or even a hanging basket.
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Drainage: Herbs
require a growing medium with good drainage. If the roots are soaking in
water, they will not grow or survive.
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Temperature &
Light: Keep plants away from areas with varying temperatures such
as a winter window or a stove. Make sure the plants are receiving
plenty of light. You may need be rotate plants to ensure all have even
light.
Choose your selection
based on your culinary preferences. Most of these plants can be mixed within the
same container to create a contrasting arrangement. Some plants such as rosemary
, bay and mint should probably be contained in their own pot. They have a
tendency to roam and may overpower the other herbs sharing the space.
After you have
established your own indoor herb garden and harvested your hard work, you will
experience the peace and joy of "working the soil" (even if it is
indoors) !
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