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H erban renew al
B e a u ty and b o u n ty
co m e fro m aro m atic
h erbs, in clu d in g,
fr o m left
, ro sem ary,
o reg a n o , b asil, and
parsely, p o ised on a
m etal s h e lf m o u n ted
to th e b o tto m o f th e
w in d o w fram e.
W i n t e r W e l l n e s s
W hen it’s cold outdoors, keep p lan ts grow ing strong indoors
by tending to th e ir basic needs.
Light
Situate plants th a t
need strong light
(such as herbs) in
east- or south-facing
w indow s. W est-facing
w indow s can becom e
too hot.
W ater
Poke your finger into
soil every day or tw o.
If th e soil feels dry,
give plants a drink.
Succulents are an
exception—w ater
only every
2 - 3
w eeks.
F ood
Go easy on fertilizer
in w inter, using a
w ater-soluble plant
food no m ore th an
once a m onth for
herbs, half of th a t
for succulents.
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