Last week I planted paperwhites, and according to the package, the paperwhites should be blooming here in about 3 more weeks. I wanted to share a picture I took today with those of you who have never planted them before.
Paperwhites are SUPER easy to grow, look great, and make great {inexpensive} gifts too. I love planting paperwhites in clear glass containers because the roots get pretty leggy and sort of take on a life of their own.
9 days ago I planted basil seeds. I placed them under grow lights in the office so I wouldn’t forget to water them. By this weekend they should be ready to be thinned out. I think a giant bowl of fresh pesto would be a great way to start off the new year, don’t you?
I’m also getting the itch to start more seeds indoors. But I know if I start to early, the Handsome Husband will flip out. After all, trays and trays of transplants in the family room during the holidays probably wouldn’t go over to well if we had people over.
How about YOU? Are you growing anything indoors this winter? Have you grown anything in the past?
~Mavis
patti m says
i have a mini aerogarden and have grown a huge bunch of basil. planted in october, i used it all winter and finally pulled it out in feb. it was fun and nice to have fresh without paying so much! we are doing a mini remodel this winter, so no room for the garden this year…:(
liz says
I blogged a little bit about my indoor garden here: http://funcraftysavymom.blogspot.com/2012/11/basement-gardening-can-be-done.html and our garden just keeps growing and taking on a life of it’s own. LOVE it!!!
Kathy says
Planted basil and garlic chive. Usually don’t do too well with basil in the house but giving it another shot this year. Love having fresh pesto with the fantastic pasta from Ohio City Pasta in Cleveland, their tomato basil and garlic& parsley go so well with my pesto!
Angie Smith says
Sadly, I don’t get enough light anywhere in the house to grow anything, and the grow lights I tried a couple of years ago just didn’t work like they said they would…and they burned out after just a few weeks…I’m waiting for next spring. 🙂