Flamborough Baptist Community Garden

   A NEW GROWING SEASON HAS JUST BEGUN

Yes, I know it’s November. No I have not gone crazy. Yes, I am serious. This really could be the beginning of your indoor winter garden. There should be no excuse for us to have to stop doing what we have loved doing all summer. Growing fresh, healthy food can be done even in the winter. Now of course there are more limitations and not everything is doable, but it is certainly not out of the question.

For example spinach, kale and leaf lettuce can easily be grown in pots in a sunny window. These vegetables like the sun but do rather well in a cool location. This is why they do well in a spring garden outside. As well they do not require deep soil or much space to spread. Just a few small plants can keep producing for some time and can give you many wonderful cuttings.

 

Of course, you can give plants like tomatoes and pepper a try too. They will need deeper pots and a very warm, sunny location. Supplementing the light with grow lights works wonders for these plant as well.

 

Finally, do not forget that fresh herbs is always a wonderful addition to any meal. Buying them at the grocery store is never the same as cutting some fresh. Most Herbs are easy to grow from seeds or you can take a trip to a local garden centre. Many still have fresh herbs in pots ready for your kitchen window.

The only requirements for a vegetable containers are:

·         Must be big enough to support plants when they are fully grown

·         Hold soil without spilling

·         Have adequate drainage

·         Never have held products that would be toxic to plants or people

It’s easy to be creative with your planting containers!

So, this winter, try bringing the outdoors in and plant some seeds. Watch your indoor garden come to life!