aidanm
Chapter Leader
25 Posts
Aidan
CA
USA
25 Posts
Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 9:50:36 PM
Hello Sisters, I am looking at the Garden Gate badges and feeling like they are almost unattainable for me. Firstly I live in a tiny apartment (700 sq ft) with no yard. Secondly I have a brown thumb I've had a horrible time keeping any plant, even succulents alive. I know you are all great brainstormers though maybe one of you all can think of a way for me to earn these badges/not kill every plant I take home?Thanks ladies!
California Country Girl transplant from Ohio - Bibliophile & Blogger - farmgirlaidan.wordpress.com Sister #7664
YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6809 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6809 Posts
Posted - Apr 04 2019 : 12:27:47 PM
Aidan I find that watering and sunlight are the two biggies when it comes growing plants inside. How much sunlight you have will determine what you can grow. If you have a good source of sunlight than an herb like rosemary or basil would be a good place to start. Rosemary is a forgiving plant that doesn't require a lot of care. Basil takes more water.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
Aidan. I can't keep succulents alive either. To me they are not easy at all. I bought about ten of them and have killed all but two. Pothos or devil's ivy as it is called is so easy. Also philodendron and Swedish ivy and wandering jew. These are very hard to kill and anyone should be able to grow them. I also find jade plants extremely easy.
Old Age Ain't No Place For Sissies!------Bette Davis
I love growing mint. If you have a window with some sunshine mint should grow and flourish. I use it in salad and dry it to make hot tea. I also love the taste of mint in water. It makes it taste refreshing. I know how hard it is to grow something in a small apartment. I also have lived in a small apartment without a yard. Do you have a balcony of any kind?
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
6693 Posts
Posted - Jun 17 2019 : 1:42:13 PM
Aidan, which Garden Gate badge are you wanting to work on? I can see some that you can do without actually growing anything! That should be helpful lol!
Brown Thumb
Posted - Apr 03 2019 : 9:50:36 PM
