Saturday, January 12, 2008

Eco Indoor Gardening - A Fun and Healthy Pastime

Indoor gardening is becoming a popular activity worldwide.
Indoor plants not only detoxify the air, but also provide a
charming and decorative addition to any home or apartment.

ORGANIC PLANT FOOD - A HEALTHIER CHOICE

Derived mostly from non-renewable fossil fuels, chemical
fertilizers are used to fertilize soil. The widespread and
excessive use of chemical fertilizers has increased air,
soil, and water pollution. As well, these fertilizers have
increased the amount of greenhouse gas emissions into the
atmosphere. More scientists are coming to the conclusion
that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can
adversely affect people, especially children. Studies have
shown that people exposed to toxic chemicals while working
on farms often develop various forms of cancers later in
life. Also, these chemicals are dangerous when stored
around the house, contaminate the soil, and are difficult
to dispose of properly.

Many of the fast acting fertilizers can stunt, burn, or
kill your plants. When you choose eco organic gardening,
you are helping to protect the environment. Natural organic
plant food can restore healthy soil, improve seed
germination, stimulate root growth, and reduce the need for
synthetic chemicals. Natural plant foods such as Solay
Simple Biodynamic plant food mix, is formulated with
ingredients that come directly from nature. Nothing has
been chemically altered or synthesized.

BEST PLANTS TO CLEAN INDOOR AIR

Certain plants are excellent in ridding the air of
pollutants and toxins. Plants that rate highly as an indoor
purifier include: Chinese evergreen, Areca palm, Reed palm,
Dwarf date palm, Boston fern, Janet Craig dracaena, English
ivy, Australian sword fern, Peace Lily, Rubber plant and
Weeping fig.

EASY TO GROW PLANTS AND HERBS

When growing indoor plants and herbs, it is important to
have knowledge of each plant's needs for survival and
success. For some plants, a sudden change in temperature,
drop in humidity and too much or too little water, can
hinder its growth. The following is a list of plants that
are easy to grow indoors:

1. Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina: one of the hardiest of the
indoor plants because it can survive during long periods of
inattention.

2.  Braided Ficus Tree:  one of the most popular plants
grown by indoor gardeners because it is easy to care for
and adaptable

3.  Cactus Combo Bonsai:  with its unique plant forms,
temperature and moisture adaptability, cacti are an
attention-grabbing group of plants.

4.  Chamaedorea Palm: this plant will add a tropical
decoration to any part of your home.

5.  Chinese evergreen: an excellent selection for beginners
because it is a low-light lover and requires little
maintenance.

POPULAR HERBS

Basil is a unique herb because it requires moist and rich
soil. Cilantro, or coriander, a strong herb originating
from tropical Asia, requires plenty of water and a warm
environment. Mint is a flavoring herb with many
assortments, tastes, and scents. Popular varieties include
apple, spearmint, and peppermint. Oregano and marjoram are
very similar and have often been mistaken for the other.
Marjoram has a much milder taste than oregano. Sage,
particularly common sage, is a main cooking herb, but most
other members of the sage family have been used for
cosmetic purposes.

Herbs need at least six hours a day of full sun as well as
good drainage. Many scented herbs, such as oregano,
rosemary, and thyme, originated on rocky hillsides in the
Mediterranean where their roots escaped the hot and dry
environment in cracks under large rocks. Although most of
these herbs are not too dependent on soil fertility, the
beds should be enriched before planting.

A HEALTHY AND REWARDING HOBBY

Eco indoor gardening techniques are less costly, easier to
handle, and environmentally friendly. Indoor gardens not
only provide health benefits to your home, apartment, or
office, they are also an enjoyable and rewarding hobby.


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