Page 43 - Allisons Magazine Holiday 2021 Issue 04

GROWING AN INDOOR

herb garden written by:

NATHAN SMITH

If cooler temperatures have brought an end to soil is dry, and make sure the pots you use have plenty
your outdoor gardening, you can still put your of drainage. You can either use pots with drainage holes
green thumb to work indoors. An herb garden or drill a hole into the bottom of a plastic planter. Only
can be a great indoor project—you’ll not only water your plants in the morning because watering at
add some greenery to your home but also enjoy night can cause fungal growth.
fresh herbs in your cooking.

Pruning
Herb growing tips Herbs have unique pruning needs—some plants

Just like an outdoor garden, your herb garden will take require a lot, while others need very little—so always
work and planning to be fruitful. By following these tips, research what is best for the varieties you have. If you
you’ll be growing flavorful herbs in no time. notice a flower growing, you should pinch it off. This
will allow the plant to use its energy to grow leaves
Watering and feeding instead of flowers.

Make sure to feed your herbs regularly as the soil’s
nutrients can quickly be used up—organic fertilizer Sunlight
and plant food are great options to replenish the soil. The amount of light herbs need to grow will vary, but
Water your herbs in small amounts when the top of the you should typically choose a spot that offers between

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