Indoor gardening may seem like a modern phenomenon—a photo-worthy fusion of greenery and lifestyle design—but its roots stretch far deeper into American history than most people realize. From colonial window boxes to space-age hydroponics, the story of indoor gardening in the United States is a tale of ingenuity, resilience, and a persistent desire to bring…  READ MORE 

Having an indoor veggie garden brings the joys of gardening right into the comfort of your own home, but it also aligns perfectly with a healthy lifestyle. By growing your own vegetables indoors, you can have access to fresh, nutritious produce all year round, regardless of the weather outside. What is Indoor Gardening? Indoor gardening…  READ MORE 

I'm going to guess you might be a little surprised to find Disney World mentioned in the first sentence of a post about hydroponic produce. The theme park and entertainment empire are much better known for princesses, anthropomorphic mice, and the live-action movie version of Mulan, which I thought was an okay movie. However, there are…  READ MORE 

It seems like a myth that you can just chop the head or behind of a vegetable and it'll just start producing, but it's actually true. And depending on how much space you want to devote to this effort, you could grow a decent bounty of greens for soups and stocks with your veggie scraps. It's not very fast, but it's a lot of fun to do and kids get a kick out of it. Plus, if you're regrowing green onions, you'll have garnish for meals indefinitely.  READ MORE 

Rosemary is one of my absolute favorite herbs. I use it all the time for cooking and medicinal purposes. Plus, I love how it’s easy to propagate and grow indoors. If you’ve been meaning to grow your own rosemary but are too scared you’ll kill it, this article’s for you. Because the take-away is that you might, but you can always try, try, again.  READ MORE 

If you're looking for a way to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs indoors all year round, then hydroponic gardening might be the perfect solution for you! Hydroponics is a type of gardening that doesn't use soil. Instead, plants are grown in water with added nutrients. This method has many benefits, including faster growth rates and…  READ MORE 

Although I don’t always feel like it before I’ve had some caffeine in the morning, physiologically speaking, I am human. No surprise there. And I spend most of my awake time in light of some kind, whether that’s sunlight or the soft light of the bulb in my reading lamp or those dreadful fluorescent lights…  READ MORE 

Living in the northeast, I don't take indoor growing of fruits and vegetables that seriously. I consider it more of a hobby than a sustainable source of produce, and maybe even more of a science experiment. Here are some recent examples: "this winter, can I get a crop of cherry tomatoes before spider mites come…  READ MORE 

When was the last time you gave much thought to your indoor garden temperature? Maybe a little when you're trying to germinate seeds or get your seedlings off to a good start. Otherwise? I admit it's not always on the top of my list. But, if I'm comfortable in my home, then my plants must…  READ MORE 

One of the elements a garden needs to grow is a healthy amount of sunlight. That's easier said than done in some locations. Long winters, no space, or other conditions may require that some of our gardens have to move indoors, making indoor garden lights essential.  I'm endlessly fascinated by how plants collect energy from…  READ MORE 

It seems easy enough. When it comes to natural light vs. artificial light, we all know plants love sunlight. They soak up the sun's rays and turn them into the energy they use to grow and produce. Photosynthesis is pretty darn cool!  Certainly, there was a time when the answer to this question was a…  READ MORE 

I admit it. I’m wrong. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of a greenhouse is the kind you see on farms or at a big flower shop. They’re big enough to live in! They’re certainly bigger than my first apartment was. So naturally, when I think about tackling the subject of…  READ MORE 

There are many reasons to consider growing fruit trees indoors. For me, it all boils down to control. With container fruit trees, like container vegetable gardens, you have total control over watering, pruning, sunlight and location, can make all the difference in a fruit tree's yield. While it’s certainly possible to grow a fruit tree…  READ MORE 

I love dinner parties, and when there's an opportunity for one, I want to be ready. I was looking for different ways to level up my hosting abilities and remembered the bonus points earned through edible flowers. Adding edible flowers to any dish as garnish or flavor enhancer is sure to wow the crowd. In…  READ MORE 

I love mushrooms. There's nothing like some grilled Lobster mushrooms as a side or Lion's Mane mushrooms cooked in a little olive oil. I'm also not much of a wild mushroom forager. I know people who are really good at it. I'm thankful for those people. It's just…  READ MORE 

Nice as it would be, we don't all have space to grow a garden outdoors. Or, even if we do have space, we may live in a cooler climate with a limited growing season. That's not an end to garden dreams; it just means we may need to be more selective about some of the…  READ MORE 

Most of us don't think very much about how to grow hot peppers indoors. After all, peppers are sort of known for their love of sunlight and summer temperatures. But who would we be as gardeners if we didn't at least try? Here's a bit of a spoiler, you can indeed grow hot peppers indoors,…  READ MORE 

When we were buying our first house, we shopped a lot. Our realtor must have been exhausted by us. On one occasion, we saw a home that opened up to a lower level that had a fully grown lemon tree right in the middle of it, growing from a large pot. I'd never seen anything…  READ MORE 

One of the benefits of growing herbs and vegetables in a hydroponic system is that you reduce the possibility of pests and diseases. Even still, there are a number of hydroponic pests and diseases that can wreak havoc on your veggies. Below are some common hydroponic pests and diseases and ways to prevent them from…  READ MORE 

Allow me to share with you why I decided to write about how to bring an outdoor plant inside without bugs. It all began with a lovely little citrus tree.  I love citrus trees, and there's nothing like a bright pop of yellow lemons or colorful oranges to liven up your home, inside or out.…  READ MORE 

Summer is heaven for gardeners. The flowers are all in bloom, the tomatoes are ripening on the vine, we have enough hot peppers to make salsa for an entire year. We can even get food to grow indoors on a sunny windowsill – small pots of our favorite herbs, a few containers of lettuces, and…  READ MORE