I have two large bay windows on the southeast corn of my house. Deciding I should take advantage of the south facing window, I have planted an indoor garden. I did some research on the internet, flipped through my gardening books, discussed with my twinster, and proceeded to do it my way.
I bought two tubs that are 11 inches x 18 inches across the top. I filled the bottom couple of inches with rock, (I just went out to my gravel road and helped myself), to give some drainage. I covered the rocks with weed barrier fabric to keep the soil from shift down into the rocks. Then mixed coir and potting soil together and filled my tubs. I also filled 3 small pots with potting soil to grow herbs.
The herb pots have chives, cilantro and sweet basil. The orange tub has large hot peppers, spinach and cherry tomatoes. The yellow tub as peas, green beans and black seeded Samson leaf lettuce. It has been one week since I planted the seeds, and most of the vegetables have sprouted and are peeking their head out. The herbs haven't shown their tips yet, but I have my fingers crossed.
Since I failed to label the orange tub I am not certain if it is the tomatoes or the peppers that have started to show. But look at those lovely clumps of greens in the middle, I will need to then my spinach soon.
I'll try to keep up on posts, so we can see how my garden grows.
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