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by Becky Evans
While home (and garden) ownership these days is
unattainable for many, it doesn’t mean apartment dwellers
can’t reap some gardening rewards. Becky Evans explains
how to create an indoor herb garden that will satisfy your
green thumb and complement your meals.
L
et’s face it. A lot of people these days live in apartments, and the dream
of owning a house with a garden is only attainable for the lucky few.
However, with some clever interior design tricks, you can create a garden
space within your kitchen and reap the benefits of fresh,
healthy herbs grown in the comfort of your apartment.
Choose an Optimal Location
The obvious location for your indoor herb garden
is on the inside window sill. So long as you can
nourish your herbs with a minimum of four
hours of direct sunlight daily, this is the best
option. Getting this essential sunlight can be
easier said than done, and apartments on
lower floors might struggle to get enough
light. If you are lucky enough to get direct
sunlight, don’t forget to turn your herb pots
every three days so they grow evenly.
If you can’t find enough natural light
for your plants to flourish, you will need
to consider a grow light, which can be
purchased online or at a garden center.
Place the lamp beside your herbs to give
them between four to six hours of light a day.
Three Essential Herbs to Plant
You want a variety of herbs that will add a
special touch to meals that you regularly cook,
and you want herbs that look impressive too.
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