Indoor Gardening

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!

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