Indoor Gardening

Indoor Gardening
by member Goly Ostovar

This year I saved a few potted plants in my basement under grow lights, and they are doing well.
I continue to grow micro greens: sunflowers, peas, radishes, spinach and mixed lettuce varieties.  It has been fun and easy to go downstairs and clip fresh greens daily to enjoy with meals. The geraniums and fuchsia did very well. Also lemongrass was great to have handy for Thai cooking and the turmeric bulbs kept well, too. The Lantana had a set back with aphids and would have liked it a bit warmer, but it’s starting to come around.  

Growing Flowers

Floret Flower Farm in Washington State has a website which contains a lot of information on growing flowers. Their articles are very informative.

Floret Flower Farm blog:   https://www.floretflowers.com/blog/    

 They also have an excellent section on preparing soil, planting from seeds, and a long list of  articles on “How to Grow” different flowers: https://www.floretflowers.com/resource/

Plus, it’s fun to look at all their beautiful flower photos.

Photo by: Carlotta Lucas

Today in the Garden

‘Teddy Bear’ Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Easy to grow Annual, Full sun, Well-drained soil, Semi-Drought Tolerant: Water deeply when top 2 inches of soil is dry,  Height: 18-24 inches, Flowers: 3-6 inches unique double blooms (pompom-style) Color: Deep golden yellow, Attracts: Pollinators, Provides seeds for Birds

Photos by: Carlotta Lucas, AGC Member