Nothing beats the bright, bold flavor of fresh herbs. When the Midwest winter rolls into our Indiana town, I’m quick to bring my herbs indoors to extend their growing season. My trick is to use the halo-shaped growing lights to keep the plants healthy. These lights attach to my pots or are staked into the soil to provide just enough light to support growth and longevity. The result is phenomenal! On the RARE occasion we have unseasonable temps (40’s-50’s), I take the opportunity to pop my plants outdoors for a few hours in the afternoon when the sun is brightest. Otherwise, the plants are tucked inside my warm home with artificial lighting to help them stay strong. Once the fear of frost is beyond us, I pop the plants back outdoors for the Midwest spring and summer growing season.
We cut fresh herbs daily and enjoy sprinkling them over salad, meat, vegetables, nuts, etc… This a great way to use less sodium without losing out on big flavor.
When bringing plants indoors, I spray the soil with insecticidal soap. See link below.
I use small, halo-shaped growing lights to keep my plants strong and healthy. See link below.
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