Houseplants are taking up their winter residence
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With all the rain and the impending cooler nights, I began the great houseplant migration this past weekend, bringing in those that are particularly sensitive. I know many gardeners worry about bringing in bugs, but I find the benefit of a summer outdoors outweighs any insect problems. Do you put your potted plants out for the summer?
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Ah, yes — it’s that time. Sigh. Have been feeding and prepping, bringing the tenderest ones in on a few below 50 degree nights, then taking back out to get all the sun they can. We winter-prep our little front porch with lights, plastic and a space heater, and bring in geraniums, ivies, ferns and more for a winter faux-greenhouse.
Wow! Lovely! I like that rod setup. Great way to accommodate the hangers.
Thanks!! Some of them are several years old. Tending them keeps me happy through the cold and gray months, and it’s a lovely place to sit on a wintry day.