While it might seem like a better time to be cutting wood instead of planting seeds, gardeners in Alaska don\u2019t need to give up when the first cold snap hits. Clear some space inside your home, follow our tips, and you can enjoy an indoor garden all winter long. (Parents \u2013 this is a great idea for restless kid projects during the winter, too!)<\/p>\n
Fresh vegetables, herbs and greens can all be grown inside without having to invest in fancy greenhouses or taking up all your living space. Whether you live in an apartment or a spacious home, you can indulge your love of gardening and fresh foods easily with an indoor garden.<\/p>\n
First thing you need to do is choose a space. Decide if you can fit only a few small pots in windowsills, or a large arrangement with shelves and special grow lights in rooms dedicated to winter gardening inside. Once you know how much space you have, then you can choose what edibles to grow.<\/p>\n
There are a lot of options for growing in an indoor garden in Alaska, including herbs, sprouts, microgreens, tomatoes, kale, lettuce, and carrots.<\/p>\n
To grow edibles inside your home during the winter, you\u2019ll need to start with the right supplies. Here\u2019s a quick checklist:<\/p>\n
Be sure to set up your indoor garden in a cool part of your home, not too close to heat sources such as fireplaces or woodstoves as the intense heat can cause them to grow too fast and not mature correctly.<\/p>\n
Follow directions for watering and fertilizing just like in an outdoor garden. Adjust lights as plants grow. Seedlings may need up to 12 hours of light each day to mature. It\u2019s a good idea to use timers so you don\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n
Most leafy greens, herbs, and some root vegetables will grow well in indoor gardens. Here is a quick list of what we\u2019ve seen people grown here successfully:<\/p>\n
Once you start harvesting, enjoy your herbs and vegetables in soups, salads and snacks for a fresh, healthy and fun way to stay busy during the long winter months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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