Asked on Jan 03, 2016
Ideas for gardening in a small apartment with no balcony
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Hello ... Can you give me some ideas to make a garden in my apartment which has no balcony but it does have a large window? Thanks so much!
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do you want vegetables/herbs, or pretty plants?
Polly Zieper
on Jan 03, 2016
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Are you looking for ways to display your plants?
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 03, 2016
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a plant stand/shelf or a type of narrow window box to put on the ledge
Snapoutofit
on Jan 03, 2016
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the 1st ting i would do is monitor how much sun the window is getting- how many hours? enough light for veggies 6-8 hours? 4 to 6 for most house plants/ shade plants.. how warm is it by the glass? at 50 degree f most plants will exist but not grow. 60-70 degree f is better. then protect the painted ledge from water damage. for veggies- leaf lettuce, herbs, geraniums- (lemon leaf is my favorite), smaller veggies like tom thumb carrots, radish, starts of tomatoes or peppers - to be potted to larger pots or grow bags later, or into a hanging pot- cherry tomatoes worked best for me. you can also add addition light using daylight cfl's in a pole type fixture. house plants? choose those marked part shade. don't forget to turn you window plants once a week or so....plants will follow the light an lean toward it. turning them keeps them more up right.
Dfm
on Jan 03, 2016
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choose plants of varying heights, and put the shorter plants closest to the glass, so they are not shaded out by the larger plants
M c
on Jan 04, 2016
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My suggestion is to first look around your place and see if anything can be utilized for a plant stand.If not , I would search around your town in thrift stores for either an old bar cart,bakers rack,small ladders,anything that you think for be of good repurpose.Should you find what you are looking for arrange your plants according to light needs and plants heights making sure the taller ones are in the back.Make sure you rotate every week for even growth.
Janet Pizaro
on Jan 04, 2016
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As mentioned, a plant stand or shelf will double your growing space. Also, a couple of hanging planters will draw your eye up. Right now in chilly Oregon I have a hot pink cyclamen and also a Christmas cactus blooming in my kitchen window plus a dozen other houseplants under skylights. You have a good start from your picture! Good luck!
Ann
on Jan 04, 2016
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Thank you very much....im so excited to start this project...
Carmen Mijares
on Jan 04, 2016
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There are many factors to consider when beginning an indoor plant garden/display, and multiple ways of increasing your "grow space". Light, humidity, water and nutrients are important to avoid insect infestation and fungal infections. Before buying each plant, research its requirements on line, so you know where to begin. The type of plant pot used will also impact how often the plant will require water. Non porous containers retain moisture longer since they don't breathe. Clay/terra cotta pots breathe, consequently, will require watering more often. Pot drainage is important! Increasing light to increase growing space is easy. Full length mirrors will reflect available light, allowing for more plants. Grow lights work well too. Not all plants need be grown in separate containers; several with the same light and moisture requirements can be planted together in a large pot, I.e. A palm with small plants, vining or full. Experiment with using foliage color instead of blooms for additional vibrancy. Keep in mind interest can be found in a variety of leaf colors, shapes and textures. If all is the same green, it will visualize as one plant. Humidity can be achieved by using humidity trays. The key to successful gardening is knowing your plant requirements.
Becky H
on Jan 05, 2016
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Thanks to all of you , I am committed to doing a nice job in my garden. I hope to show it soon.
Carmen Mijares
on Jan 07, 2016
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