Indoor Gardener

How to grow chives

Apr 27th, 2009

Chives make a great addition to plenty of meals. They are a hardy herb that don’t need fertilising, and will even tolerate a bit of neglect, which is a comfort if you’re new to indoor gardening.
You need…
a pot or window box
soil-based compost
a saucer or dish underneath the pot
that’s it!
I would start with buying a small [...]

Filed under Chives + Grow guides + Herbs. Tagged cooking with chives + growing chives indoors.
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How to grow orchids

Mar 28th, 2009

Orchids are absolutely beautiful, and make great indoor plants. They can withstand the dry heat of central heating, and so suit a warm room (a bedroom or lounge).
If you’re a new gardener, start by buying a plant from a garden centre. They cost around £8-£15 ish. This will probably sound expensive, but it’s worth it [...]

Filed under Grow guides + Orchids + Plants. Tagged bedroom + how to grow orchids + humidity.
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