| Growing A Windowsill Herb Garden Indoors |
| Written by Yilmaz Cesur | |
| Wednesday, 03 November 2010 | |
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If you are anything like most people living in apartments or smaller homes that are limited on outdoor space either in the back or front yard areas you have probably given up on the dream of growing your own plants or having any type of garden. With no ground space to work with, where would you be able to plant a garden otherwise? A windowsill herb garden can be the perfect solution, but before you start wondering about everything involved and worrying that you won't have the time or know-how needed to enjoy a bountiful crop, continue reading for answers to all of your questions.
If you are anything like most people living in apartments or smaller homes that are limited on outdoor space either in the back or front yard areas you have probably given up on the dream of growing your own plants or having any type of garden. With no ground space to work with, where would you be able to plant a garden otherwise? A windowsill herb garden can be the perfect solution, but before you start wondering about everything involved and worrying that you won't have the time or know-how needed to enjoy a bountiful crop, continue reading for answers to all of your questions. The Many Benefits of a Windowsill Herb Garden A windowsill garden made of various types of herbs is actually very easy to accomplish. You just need an hour at most to set up the garden from the potting to the placing of the container over at the windowsill. Maintenance is very low-key, with weeding and watering taking the most of your time. How hard is it to pull a few weeds and to water a garden in a container? Not very had, that's for sure. The only out-of-pocket expenses will be for the kit, which can be found at your local nurseries for a few dollars. Or, you can ask friends and family for clippings from their own gardens for the thriftiest of all options. Don't worry if you don't know anything about botany when it comes to herb gardening as the most important things to remember are that your herbs will need plenty of sun, ample water and drainage and you'll be on your way to enjoying your own herbs. Getting Started To get started with your windowsill herb garden, simply follow these easy steps. The first thing you'll need is a windowsill to hold your container, and one that receives enough sunlight throughout the day, at least four to six hours is ideal. Windows facing either south or southwest would be the best location. Next choose a container that will fit nicely on the inside of the window's ledge. If the container doesn't already have holes for drainage, you can punch a few in the bottom and then layer the container with sand and gravel before it's time to plant. Third, you should fill the container either with a soil-less potting mix or with potting soil. Don't make the mistake of using garden soil as it is not good for indoor herb growing. Fourth, plant your herbs in such a way that sufficient space between plants is ensured. Then water your plant and place on the windowsill. Now watch as it transforms your living space! Quick Tips to Remember If you are a beginner gardener, you might want to keep these tips in mind to ensure success with a windowsill garden: * Always plant herbs that fare best growing indoors such as basil, chives, mint, lavender, parsley, and thyme. * If you live where it's cold and darker in the winter, use fluorescent bulbs to make up for the lack of sun. * Any excess growth should be snipped and used for cooking either fresh or after frozen. Before you know it you will be enjoying an abundance of delicious herbs that have grown right there on your windowsill. And, you will also be saving money in the process since you'll be able to do all of your cooking with fresh, homegrown herbs. The Article Author: Learn more about Windowsill Herb Garden, stop by Yilmaz Cesur's site where you can find out all about his Free Herb Garden eCourse and how it can help you. |
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