Indoor Gardening in Winter
By: Holly Lawrens

Many gardeners are sad when winter comes, as they see the gardening season finished for the year. Actually, with some new tricks, you will be able to exercise that green thumb in the winter months. Think how nice it will be to have healthy green plants sitting in your windows while it's snowing outside. It is true that many plants go dormant in the winter, turning the leaves brown and causing the leaves to fall. There are several things you can do to produce green foliage and bright blossoms during the winter. Read on for some tips on accomplishing this goal. Remember though, you will need to be patient.

It's important to remember not to over-water your plants. When plants are in a dormant (a resting period) they need less water, even if they appear brown and dry. Over- watering indoor winter plants result in dropping leaves. When you winter garden, you have to adapt the way you water your plants.

Try to add some moisture to the air in your home if you can when you are gardening in the winter. You can increase the moisture by either buying a humidifier, which will benefit you as well, or by simply boiling a pot of water on the stove and letting it simmer for a while. The moisture in the air will ensure that your winter plants don’t get too dry.

There are some plants that just won't make it through a winter. Some of these are Gloxinia, Chrysanthemum, and Cyclamen. Instead of trying to change mother nature, focus on other plants that will like the winter better. When you buy a new plant, learn all that you can about it. Look for how much water and light will make it happy and healthy, so that you can care for it correctly. The more you do right, the better your chances are for having beautiful blossoms in winter.

You may find that there is more of a bug problem during winter gardening than during the other months of the year. If you find bugs on your indoor plants make sure you find out what measures you need to take for each particular plant before applying just any kind of chemical. Try to encourage as much light in your home as possible when you are winter gardening. For plants that require a lot of sunlight make sure to find a window that gets the most winter sun during the shorter days.

If you try your hardest and still aren't successful, you may consider a terrarium. They are easy to keep up and you can grow cacti, some herbs, orchids and other green plants.

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