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!



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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.


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Asparagus Fern  and Moon Valley thrive harmoniously on my 

Windowsill.


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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.



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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

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  1. 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!

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  2. Wendy, thank you for joining me!

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  3. So 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!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  4. 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.

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  5. Yes, 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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