The winter months December, January and February are not very productive for gardening or growing plants. Greenhouses, even unheated, are a great possibility to increase the growth of plants in the wintertime and allow year-round gardening.
A few days ago, I ordered a greenhouse and put it in front of a south window. With this, I will be growing herbs, vegetables, fruiting plants and, of course, plant some cuttings from tropical plants. Bringing my gardening passion into my apartment in the wintertime is also a great way to improve my indoor air quality. A little complicated chemical fact: plants breathe in carbon dioxide and expel oxygen, whereas humans breathe in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. Seems like plants and humans are made to live together! The benefits of growing my herbs and vegetables inside do not stop with the fresh air in the greenhouse. It also means I have fresh and organic products with my dinner whenever I wish. Rain, wind, drought and animals are also eliminated when I keep my miniature garden inside.
I ordered a simple and cheap version. It comes with a metal frame with little wheels and something like a plastic tent for covering. Inside is plenty of space for my baby plants; it is lightweight, easy to move and the cover comes with two zippers which makes opening and caring for the plants fairly easy.
Heating mats, growing lights and a little humidifier will increase the growth of my plants. As in the summer, most plants like it nice and warm. At first, I will try to grow some tomatoes, cucumbers, baby carrots, mint and basil.
With some tender loving care, lots of light, warmth and, of course with little talks, young plants will grow soon in my indoor greenhouse.
I hope I inspired you to grow own seeds in the wintertime. Feel free to ask me everything.
Lovely greetings,
Pauline
Planthoarding 