When the weather prevents you from going outside to enjoy some gardening, it's just as beneficial and effective to do some indoor gardening instead. In this way, you can indulge in some gardening all year round, while still keeping warm and dry. Better yet, your plants also keep warm and out of harms way from frosts, slugs and deer! By the end of reading this article, you will have many indoor gardening ideas and tips that will have you well on your way to growing lots of wonderful indoor plants and flowers.
Indoor gardening will allow you to have much more flexibility when growing certain types of plants that need a specific temperature. For example, you could grow whatever vegetables you feel like all year round, and not have to wait until they are in season to enjoy their benefits. It also allows you to grow them organically to your own personal requirements.
Many people decide to grow plants in a greenhouse, as this is a form of indoor gardening, and perhaps the most popular. The temperature within the greenhouse is controlled by you, and can be adjusted to suit all kinds of plants. They are made out of either glass or plastic material, and can be bought or made in many different sizes. They are a tried and tested method of indoor gardening, as many professional and amateur gardeners use them, so you are safe in the knowledge that they are suitable for all purposes. If your budget doesn't stretch to buying a greenhouse, there are many different indoor gardening ideas that are a lot simpler and cheaper, such as just having some pots in a warm area, perhaps in a conservatory or on a sunny windowsill.
However, you will have to bear in mind the type of plants that you wish to grow, as you may need a lot of space! If you don't have a lot of space, there are several plants that can be grown indoors in a smaller space, such as cherry tomatoes. They don't require a large pot, as they don't grow too big. The room that you choose to grow your plants in should be warm and receive a lot of sunlight. You will have to ensure that there is enough heat and sun for the specific plants that you wish to grow, perhaps speak to someone at your local garden centre and they should be able to advise you on some indoor gardening ideas and on what conditions your plants need. Another indoor gardening idea is that you may wish to place your plants at different places around your house, so you benefit from colours and well-oxygenated air throughout the house. However, when growing plants like this, you have to ensure that they will constantly have enough light, warmth and humidity.
If you wish to get started straight away, it is a good idea to buy an indoor gardening kit from a garden centre, which will give you all the equipment and instructions that you need to begin. It will also allow you to choose exactly what type of garden you want in your house. You should also consider the difficulty of each kit, and choose one specifically designed for beginners to indoor gardening. It is also worthwhile to bear in mind that if young children or animals can access the plants, it could be dangerous for both them and the plants! If either children or animals tries to eat your plants, it could seriously harm them depending on the type of plant. It could also kill your plant.
If it's difficult for you to place your plants out of reach of children and animals, then perhaps research plants that are not dangerous at all, as this could be a solution. However, again, I advise you to talk to someone at your local garden centre.
Michael Saville has written more articles on indoor gardening. These can be found at http://www.indoor-gardening.org . The site provides information and indoor gardening ideas for people interested in this popular pastime
