Winter Gardening
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Well we are officially in the doldrums of a dreary, grey winter.
And I find myself hopelessly dreaming of summer days in my garden…
…but with at least 4 more months until these days are a reality,
I had to find a way not to wish away the time.
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So what to do?
Bring the garden in.
That’s right. Lighten up the days with life.
Get my hands in the dirt and plant something…there’s just nothing more therapeutic than that!
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Right now the greenhouses and big box hardware stores don’t offer a wide selection of plants,
but the ones that are there are perfect for indoor gardening.
Plants like ferns don’t require a lot of light (or care), so they are great for this time of year!
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Following the general rule for outdoor planting, I bought 3 ferns to plant indoors.
Grouping plants in odd numbers, with at least 3 plants, makes the greatest visual impact.
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And because I adore mason jars, I planted them in some that I had around the house.
I like the contrast of the dark soil with the bright green leaves. Pretty.
If you plant in containers like this, just be careful with watering.
The jars don’t provide any drainage, so overwatering will drown them.
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I put mine on the counter of my eating bar, so you can see them from all angles of our living space.
Such a pretty pop of green.
And a great reminder that gardening season will return…it will…it always does!
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Happy gardening!
Adds a nice little touch of Spring to the house!
LOVE this!! Not only is it genius…but it looks pretty too!
Beautiful – A touch of green is perfect to get in the mood for Spring!
Adorable idea, so vibrant and green.
SO pretty!! I love planting things in clear containers 🙂
So fresh and pretty! Love it.
*sigh*
I love those. I’m not very good with ferns, but this makes me want to try again.
Gorgeous!!! Definitely the winter inspiration I needed 🙂
Your ferns have such a nice green color to them. Very lovely!
I have been itching for some gardening time as well. For now I am getting along with just planning the summer garden.
I love the idea of adding some greenery in when the days are grey outside!
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Love bringing the outdoor in, especially in the winter. That pop of live greenery is so refreshing.
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I think the dark soil in the mason jars is what makes this so pretty…so simple too…
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buying a fresh fern is my January, get me through winter tradition. i keep mine in a white soup tureen on my pub table. your right about the bright green and yours looks so pretty in your jars!
Hello Ana we enjoy Your garden ideas Perfect work look Nice to start plating new garden this Sumer
Loving the fresh hit of green on your blog page, and in your living room! I think I’d better head to the HD and pick up a few little leafy pots for our house 🙂
Victoria
So beautiful and fresh! Would love for you to stop by The Blackberry Vine and share at the Tuesday To Do Party!
Smiles!
Jami
http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
I like the use of Mason jars. It’s kinda cool to see the soil.
I love that pop of green! This is such a cute post… I hope you will consider linking and joining me for Fresh-Cut Friday. This would be the perfect addition! 🙂
~Liz
Love it! Great idea! We all need some “green” at this time of year! We have long winters here too!
Thank you for joining in! 🙂 I’m so happy you did! 🙂
~Liz
I want to do this! I’m soo ready for a pop of green, thanks for the idea.
I love the touch of fresh greenery in your home. Looks great!
@Debbie Thanks Debbie!
Jo-Anna
That looks really great! I would love to try winter gardening as well. It’s a great way to relax from all the stress from work plus the best part is it changes the entire mood of your house.
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I also adore mason jars, but I think co2 buckets would be a better choice.
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Loving this sweet post. Ferns are a favorite and look so perfect in Mason jars!
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