Indoor Greens and Herbs for the Winter - Ep. 278

When the garden beds are frozen, the days are short, and you’re staring at bags of store-bought salad mix, it can feel like fresh homegrown food is a long way off. But it doesn’t have to be.

Today on Just Grow Something we’re talking about growing herbs and leafy greens indoors in winter—on a windowsill, under a simple grow light, or with one of those countertop indoor garden systems.

If you’ve ever thought:
• “I’d love fresh basil in January.”
• “My house is too dark to grow anything.”
• Or, “Are those indoor garden gadgets actually worth it?”
This episode is for you.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
1. Why greens and herbs are the best indoor crops for winter
2. What you can realistically grow inside (including microgreens)
3. The basics of indoor light: windows vs grow lights
4. DIY setups you can build with simple supplies
5. Store-bought indoor garden systems and how they compare

Let's dig in!

References and Resources:

How Do We Measure Light: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.e...
University of Minnesota Extension. “Growing Herbs Inside is Easy and Healthy.” 2022. https://extension.umn.edu/news/growin...
Penn State Extension. “A Step-By-Step Guide for Growing Microgreens at Home.” 2023. https://extension.psu.edu/a-step-by-s...

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