Gardening is an excellent way to get in touch with nature and experience the joy of cultivating a living thing. However, those that don’t have the time, space, or capacity to engage in large-scale landscaping projects can still get up close and personal with plants. According to The Vineyards at Concord of Frankfort, OH, the ideal gardening project for those in assisted living facilities is conducted on a windowsill. If you’d like to create your own indoor garden, follow these simple steps.

A Brief Guide to Growing Your Own Windowsill Garden

1. Gather Materials

To get started, you’ll need to collect a few essential items. Find containers that will easily fit on your window, and make sure they have drainage holes and saucers. You’ll also need a bag of potting soil and seeds for herbs or vegetables. Thyme, cilantro, and basil will all thrive on a sunny windowsill, as will cherry tomatoes and peas.

2. Sow the Seeds

Once you’ve arranged your pots on the sill, fill the containers with the potting mix, not garden soil. Then, follow the instructions on each plant packet to determine how deep you should place the seeds. Depending on what conditions your plants prefer—more sunlight or cooler temperatures—arrange them accordingly on the windowsill.  

3. Care for the Plants

If you can, set up the garden on the sunniest windowsill in your living space (usually south-facing). On overcast days, use fluorescent light to make up for the lack of UV rays. To ensure your plants are hydrated but prevent them from growing mold, water them with a spray bottle and empty the saucers after a few hours. In the summer, rotate the plants 90 degrees every week so they can intake sunlight on all sides.

If you’re looking to brighten up your assisted living apartment, the accommodating staff at the Vineyard at Concord is happy to provide more tips like these. In fact, they are dedicated to enriching the lives of all their residents, whether through hospice care or rehabilitation. To schedule a tour of their modern campus, call (740) 998-4777 today. Learn more about this trusted assisted living facility on their website.