Jemma's Tales
Winter Windowsill Garden
December 26, 2012
I am so fortunate to have a window above my kitchen sink-with an
added bonus of a generous sized windowsill.
This windowsill provides an ideal environment for some of my
house plants!
I really love plants of all shapes, sizes, colors, textures and the
more the merrier!
This happy plant is an Asparagus Fern has dense bright green
needles.
I keep the soil moist, and the Southern exposure is heaven for these
plants!
Moon Valley is quite striking with it's chartreuse and saw-toothed
edged leaves.
The texture of the deep craters and valleys on the leaves adds
interest.
Moon Valley can grow up to 12 inches, I trim the leaves every few
months.
Asparagus Fern and Moon Valley thrive harmoniously on my
Windowsill.
African Violets have an interesting history-they were first collected
from Eastern Africa.
They have a velvety compact foliage and can be over-watered
very easily.
Adding water to the saucer, rather than on the soil helps to
prevent this as the plant absorbs what it needs.
Such a merry plant-the Kalanchoe enjoys a bright location-a
sunny windowsill or little nook.
Maintain soil on the dry side- a thorough watering, draining any
excess water and allowing to dry between watering's will keep this
plant happy and blooming.
As blooms fade, clip them off, and it will re-bloom again.
Gardening inside in the winter is such a pleasant way to lift the
winter doldrums-any special plants that brighten up your spirits
and home?
xoxoxo
added bonus of a generous sized windowsill.
This windowsill provides an ideal environment for some of my
house plants!
I really love plants of all shapes, sizes, colors, textures and the
more the merrier!
needles.
I keep the soil moist, and the Southern exposure is heaven for these
plants!
edged leaves.
The texture of the deep craters and valleys on the leaves adds
interest.
Moon Valley can grow up to 12 inches, I trim the leaves every few
months.
Asparagus Fern and Moon Valley thrive harmoniously on my
Windowsill.
from Eastern Africa.
They have a velvety compact foliage and can be over-watered
very easily.
Adding water to the saucer, rather than on the soil helps to
prevent this as the plant absorbs what it needs.
Such a merry plant-the Kalanchoe enjoys a bright location-a
sunny windowsill or little nook.
Maintain soil on the dry side- a thorough watering, draining any
excess water and allowing to dry between watering's will keep this
plant happy and blooming.
As blooms fade, clip them off, and it will re-bloom again.
Gardening inside in the winter is such a pleasant way to lift the
winter doldrums-any special plants that brighten up your spirits
and home?
xoxoxo
First of all - LOVE your name! About the fern, however, I think it's an asparagus fern, not a foxtail. I may be wrong, but am pretty sure an asparagus fern is what's pictured. Lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteWendy, thank you for joining me!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and cheerful in the winter! Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
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Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
I agree that indoor plants and flowers really help to brighten a dull or winter day. The plants look so pretty in your bright window.
ReplyDeleteYes, the fern is NOT a foxtail. Foxtails grow foxtail like ferns immediately. However, it is beautiful, just prickly! Happy Indoor Gardening! Pamie G.
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