During the winter months when the skies are gray and the trees have no leaves, many of us start to long for a little green in our spaces. While you might not be able to grow plants outside, you can still enjoy some apartment gardening indoors, so long as you have windows (I'm not sure why you would rent an apartment without windows, but to each his own). A windowsill can be a great place to grow plants that make your place look homey and may even provide you with a bit of seasoning for a hearty winter meal. Read on to learn some tips and ideas for starting your own winter windowsill garden.
Choose your plants carefully. Some plants like to be grown indoors and others will hate it, so make sure you're choosing plants that won't wither and die the second you bring them home. Also, it might go without saying, but ensure that you're choosing plants that will work well with the light levels and temperatures in your apartment.
Group plants. You don't necessarily need a different pot for every plant. Those with similar soil and watering requirements may work well in a pot together, especially plants like succulents and cacti that like to be in smaller pots.
Brighten up your pots. Plants aren't the only way to add some color to your place during the winter doldrums. Choose pots that are brightly colored and vibrant, or paint your own to coordinate with your space.
Start an indoor herb garden. Why not grow plants that you can use? Many herbs grow well on a windowsill. While it might be hard to find plants in the winter, you should be able to pick up a herb growing kit (to grow from seed) just about anywhere plants are sold.
Consider a terrarium. Terrariums can be a fun way to bring plants into your home and are incredibly low-maintenance. Find an enclosed glass jar, layer rocks, charcoal, and dirt, and add your own plants and decorations for a tropical garden that lasts year round. Even better, there are a wide variety of terrarium plants that require very low light– perfect for those dark winter days
Play with heights and textures. If you're getting plants as much for décor as the joy of caring for them, then you'll want to have a little fun playing with all the varieties out there. Choose plants that will grow to different sizes, have different colors of leaves, and even boast quite different textures to mix things up.
Find some winter bloomers. There are a wide range of plants that flower in the winter, which can help give you a little springtime cheer even when it's below zero. Choose from classics like Christmas cactus and amaryllis, or shake things up with a pretty orchid or winter jasmine.
Start from seed. Can't find the plants you want in the store? Consider starting from seed. It can be a fun indoor project to take on while you're waiting out the snow and you'll learn some serious gardening skills you can use in warmer weather as well.
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