Indoor Gardens R4U

 I unearthed my Amazon Mini Store for Gardens.  It has quite a lot of items listed as best sellers in the Lawn and Patio .. i.e. Garden.. department.

Here’s the link to check it out if you like.  I’m sure you will find somethng there to catch your eye.

http://bit.ly/cIVUzt

I also found a nice video to go with the Aero Herb Garden that I have showcased now to your left.  I’m sorry it took me so long to realize that the other link was dead.  This one isn’t.  It’s quite a good little video and I think you’ll like it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m3NGPFXMMJ1K0G

Thanks for stopping by.  Come again soon…

I’d like to talk to you today about adding some items of interest into your Indoor Garden things that will make you and your plants happier. 

For starters, there’s a lot to be said about adding a fountain to your plant’s settings.  There are so many inexpensive tabletop fountains that can be purchased from catalogues and department stores that can add not only sight and sound but will have a positive affect on you and your plants as well.

The sound of splashing water is soothing and helps the mind relax and clear itself of the daily clatter that we build up within ourselves.  It eases the tension in our muscles and let’s us rest better.

It also adds humidity to the room and surrounds your Indoor Garden with much needed moisture, especially during the long winter months ahead.  That humidity is also good for your health as the dry air from heating our homes robs the tender mucus membranes of the necessary moisture they need to keep you healthy. 

The dryness can and will cause more problems with breathing and actually enables those cold bugs to take root much easier and stay longer in a dry parched throat and nose.  Consider adding a fountain to each room where you have your Indoor Gardens and you and your house plants will be so much happier and healthier for it.

Fountains, silk butterflies, and feathered bird accents are fun items to add to your house plant placements that will be conversation pieces and add a touch of fancy to your Indoor Garden.

I put lights on my Ficus tree at Christmas time and keep small brightly colored birds perched on its’ branches throughout the time I have to keep it indoors.  I take them off during the summer months when I take all my house plants except my African Violets and Christmas cactus out of doors to enjoy the sunshine and rain that they crave.

Consider these additions to your Indoor Garden.  You can change them for each of the upcoming Holidays throughout the long winter months ahead.  Most craft stores carry the bird and butterfly accents and if you are very crafty you might even make them yourself.

Pretty pots and unusual planters are not necessarily the only decorative accents you can add to your Indoor Garden.  Be creative and have fun.

Happy Gardening.

Indoor herb gardens can be great and a lot of people swear by them, but when you think about what kind of herb garden you want this is one of the first questions you face. Should I build an outdoor garden or have a small indoor garden possibly setup as a windowsill herb garden.

Listed below are the pros and cons of having an indoor garden as it compares to an outdoor garden, we assume that you’ve already decided that you want an herb garden for the many joys and healthy benefits that it can bring so we won’t be discussing the pros and cons of having an herb garden, we’ll save that for another article.

Pros:

Year round growing season – For a lot of us the indoor climate is set just right for us humans which is not a bad climate for plants and this allows for a year round growing season for your Indoor Herb Garden. Annuals will only last a year but you can start them indoors anytime even in the dead of winter.

Locality – Having your fresh herbs in your windowsill herb garden just sitting there begging to be used in your latest culinary delight is a huge benefit and adds a spontaneous aspect to your cooking.

Small Spaces – For many who do not have a large yard or any yard at all a simple indoor herb garden is the only possible option, but its also a great option for those who don’t have the time or physical ability to work a full outdoor garden.

First Timers – A simple indoor herb garden kit is a great way to start out in the herb gardening hobby. There are a variety of kits to choose from and most come with easy to follow instructions. Starting out indoors is great because you control the weather and therefore you can quickly be successful and gain confidence to move to an outdoor herb garden next time.

Cons:

Herb Choice – Unfortunately with an indoor garden due to its size there are limitations on the herbs you can plant. Obviously with a large greenhouse this limitation goes a way but for the average person setting up a kitchen herb garden only allows for about three or four herbs and these tend to be the smaller simpler kind.

Humidity – One main issue indoor gardens run into is having the right amount of humidity for the plants as must houses keep the humidity level at or below 40% and most plants would prefer a humidity level of at least 50%. There are a couple of options for solving this problem but it is something that should be monitored on a regular basis.

Aromatic Herbs – This falls in-line with the first con in that you typically plant aromatic herbs outdoors so you can enjoy their wonderful scents as its blown around by the wind. Indoors if you plant some aromatic herbs you might quickly find them overpowering as the air is confined and so too is their aroma. For most of these herbs a little goes a long ways.

Accidents – Accidents do happen everywhere but they tend to happen where life is the most busy and indoors around your kitchen is usually one of the busiest places in your house and sooner or later there will be an accident where one or more of your herbs takes a spill and can be lost for good. Yes outdoor gardens can be enticing for animals but a simple fence can fix that. Indoors your are likely to lose a plant once in a while to a simple silly accident. When deciding whether to have an indoor or an outdoor garden its good to look at the pros and cons. Knowing exactly which herbs you wish to grow in your garden and how you plan on using these herbs will also assist you in making your choice. Either way herb gardening is a wonderful hobby that can help add to your healthy lifestyle.

Liz Sullivan is an herb gardening enthusiast and she enjoys sharing her hard earned knowledge with her fellow enthusiasts. Visit her site for more tips on growing herbs and getting your garden started.
http://www.HerbGardeningHelper.com

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There are many advantages to bringing live plants into your home.  For one, you can expect better air quality, but I must ask you to be careful when choosing your plants, as I will explain in the Cons section of this article.

Having an indoor garden also offers aesthetic value to your home making it more attractive and lively.  Especially during the winter months when the view outside is dreary and colorless.  Indoor plants also allow serious gardeners an opportunity to enjoy their hobby thus giving them continued relaxation and pleasure throughout the year.

Indoor Plants are a source for interior design flare with the varied types of plants, flowers, herbs and trees as well as fountains, terrariums and a wide selection of planters from which to choose.  Even some of your outdoor plants currently in your garden may actually be brought indoors, but need a period of adjustment first to keep them healthy and happy.

There is a proven psychological factor to consider.  Studies show that indoor plants may have a significant contribution to your physical well-being by reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, cleaning the air to promote good health and even better productivity in your home workplace.

However, there are a few major considerations to bring to mind when contemplating an indoor garden.  The first being the many poisonous varieties of plants and flowers that could have a devastating affect on young children and pets if they should ingest the leaves, bark, roots and even coming in contact with the skin.

There are also surprisingly gruesome aspects to the plant world, like the carnivorous ones that can also be helpful in ridding the house of pests like flies.  There are wide varieties of exotic plants that can be both beautiful and dangerous.

Lastly, I want to point out for those of us who have existing health issues that living plants must be properly maintained in order to eliminate the possibility of mold or insect problems within the home.

Like all living things, there is a natural balance in the world, and everything has both pros and cons.  Plants are not exempt and most are as susceptible to some problem or another, be it insects, high humidity, mold or danger to our young children or pets.

One must use care in choosing the right plant for your home by doing the proper research in advance of any purchases but the rewards far outweigh the disadvantages. 

Happy Gardening…