Mother Earth's Garden

My winter garden is not so much a garden as it is a series of containers in sunny windows. I love to garden, so just because it turns cold outside doesn’t mean I’m ready to give up on growing. During the late fall and winter I still have several gardening activities going on inside.

Here are a few of the things I do during the winter to help me make it through until spring.

I love to force a few bulbs every year for mid winter blooms.
I usually get at least one poinsettia during the Christmas season, I usually purchase a couple …read more

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Just because fall is right around the corner, followed by colder temperatures here in the northern hemisphere, it doesn’t mean you have to give up your kitchen herb garden until spring.
Many herbs can be grown in small pots or containers indoors through the winter, in a sunny windowsill, or under grow lights. You can pot them up into individual pots, or plant several herb varieties together in one larger container or flower pot.

Give your herbs as much water as possible, and avoid fertilizing them during the darkest winter months. You may not be able to harvest as …read more

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Give your favorite gardener everything they need to create an indoor herb garden this Christmas. You can purchase a pre-made Culinary Herb Garden kit, or buy all the items to make your own.
If you decide to create your own, you can pick a culinary theme for your indoor garden. Some great culinary herbs to include are basil, oregano, mint, chives, scented geraniums, and rosemary. Buy potted plants at your local nursery, or purchase seeds.
Don’t forget to include soil, and an organic fertilizer. You may want to include a small grow light to help the herb garden grow through the winter …read more

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