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Hi!
I'm new to the thread but am so excited to have found it! I have tons of gardening questions but I'll start with the one that is most important to my family.
I've been wanting to make a window garden for quite a while now. My windows expand anywhere from 5 feet (facing south) to about 2.5 feet (facing north). The largest window is the one I'd like to start with but I have a few reserves.
I would only be able to put brackets on either side of the of each window, with the shelves resting on top of each. I am worried about the the weight of potted plants creating a significant bow in the wood; or if I used a glass shelf, I'm worried about it breaking.
I'd like to grow plants that will be medium size; from leafy greens to herbs and possibly some flowers. I'm nervous about fruit fries, my apartment complex is prone to them. Is there anything I can do to prevent these? Are there some types of herbs and greens that do better indoors than out?
Also, will having a plant so close to the window during wintertime negatively affect it?
I know this is a lot of questions but thank you and I look forward to learning a lot from this forum!
I'm new to the thread but am so excited to have found it! I have tons of gardening questions but I'll start with the one that is most important to my family.
I've been wanting to make a window garden for quite a while now. My windows expand anywhere from 5 feet (facing south) to about 2.5 feet (facing north). The largest window is the one I'd like to start with but I have a few reserves.
I would only be able to put brackets on either side of the of each window, with the shelves resting on top of each. I am worried about the the weight of potted plants creating a significant bow in the wood; or if I used a glass shelf, I'm worried about it breaking.
I'd like to grow plants that will be medium size; from leafy greens to herbs and possibly some flowers. I'm nervous about fruit fries, my apartment complex is prone to them. Is there anything I can do to prevent these? Are there some types of herbs and greens that do better indoors than out?
Also, will having a plant so close to the window during wintertime negatively affect it?
I know this is a lot of questions but thank you and I look forward to learning a lot from this forum!