Baby, it’s cold outside, however that doesn’t mean you must give up your green thumb ’til spring. Bring the outside beauty of nature indoors this winter using an indoor garden space – it adds natural beauty to a home or supplies edible herbs to spice up those winter meals. We found five positives to planting a winter garden:
Top 5 reasons to Get Dirty Indoors
Breathe Easy
Do you smell that? It’s clean air! Plants absorb carbon dioxide and in return provide clean oxygen to assist purify the air in your home. However the exchange of carbon dioxide to oxygen is small, every small amount helps when you’re attempting to keep a healthy home during flu and cold season.
Fresh Food
Growing fresh herbs is probably the best reason to start planting indoors. Pluck fresh herbs to add a little texture and taste to your dinners. Bonus Tip: growing your own herbs cuts yet another item from the grocery list.
Stress Less
Research has shown that indoor plants help to lower stress levels inside the home. Place plants in visible spots throughout your home to help lower stress and develop a sense of natural peace.
Let Them Learn
Starting an indoor garden is perfect for beginner gardeners who would like to start small before graduating to larger outdoor areas and cultivating indoor plants is an excellent way to educate others about life and how plants grow. Children love to get their hands dirty and you can lead them through the different stages of the plant growing from seed to maturity. Don’t be taken aback when visitors inquire about your plants too!
Low Maintenance & Cost
It’s not merely economical to grow indoors, however a little elbow grease goes a long way with regards to cultivating inside. You won’t be spending hours digging in the dirt or pulling weeds and all you’ll need for success is a container, potting soil and seeds. Add some water and sit in a sunny spot and you’ll be an indoor gardener before you know it!
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