With Indoor
Gardening The Possibilities Are Endless
Across the world, gardening is one of the most favored
activities of mankind. Whether of necessity or pleasure,
gardening is practiced by billions of people. Whereas
raising crops is one story, indoor gardening is another.
The indoor gardener is usually concerned with aesthetics, a
pleasing visual display of plant life to brighten up the
home. That rubber tree, started from a cutting, can grow
into a handsome plant to decorate your bedroom or living
room. That little snippet of an umbrella tree can blossom
into a corner conversation piece. The “Wandering Jew”, is a
vining plant which grows prolifically, spreading its
cheerful habit in any room. Other motivations may include a
little window sill herb garden, visually appealing and
fragrant, with the bonus of the ability to brighten up
family meals.
Other indoor gardening enthusiasts are planting annuals and
perennials for the coming season. Begonias and African
violets are good examples of the indoor gardening
enthusiast's interests. These plants can be nursed along,
with an eventual outcome of a gardening dream come true.
As an indoor gardening freak, look for all of the
possibilities. Coleus make excellent indoor plants, with a
rainbow of colors sitting right on a shelf or windowsill.
Baby's tears are another popular indoor plant, with their
tiny teardrop-shaped leaves spilling over the edge of your
pot, trailing in an effective and beautiful display.
Begonias are tubers, planted in winter and erupting in
spring with a floriferous display lasting through
mid-summer. Your indoor gardening project can trail through
the seasons, leaving a legacy of beauty and utility.
Come fall, your indoor gardening regime may highlight
Chrysanthemums, a favorite of the fall season. In winter,
the indoor gardening enthusiast may plant some daffodils,
crocuses or hyacinths, “forced” into bloom a bit before
their time, in a attractive vase on the side table, giving
your family and friends a glimpse into spring before its'
time.
The gardening buff may also enjoy creating hanging baskets
of a variety of plants. A sunny window in the kitchen may be
the perfect spot for a sumptuous display of kitchen herbs
and salad friendly flowers. With this convenient container,
you simply cut and mix your salad ingredients, right from
your kitchen window garden.
Your gardening efforts may include a salad bonanza of tiny
gourmet lettuce leaves, known as mesclun. Mesclun grows
quickly, a delicate blend of tiny lettuce leaves which must
be harvested quickly and cleaned pronto! These mesclun
varieties require close monitoring, with a daily inspection
of your crop. Thin and delicate, these tiny lettuce leaves
spoil quickly, often within a day. As soon as you pick your
harvest, wash and dry these fine leaves. Give a healthy dose
of mesclun to your mix of lettuce, for an interesting salad
with pizazz.
Indoor gardening is a fulfilling and satisfying hobby. Check
out the possibilities. Who knows, you may have the greenest
of thumbs!