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A simple system consists of grow lights and a few wooden benches. |
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Use the space under a porch or deck to make a greenhouse. This permanent addition uses old windows and doors. |
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As October nights turn crisp, the chilling reality of an impending freeze takes
root. It's decision time: What will you save from the summer garden to nurture
over winter? And the question that looms even larger: Where will these treasures
stay warm and out of the way? Will it be another winter of hibiscus in the
kitchen, geraniums in the bay window, and ferns in the guestroom?
Garages
There are a number of methods to store your garden holdovers without sharing
personal space. The easiest, inexpensive method is with grow lights and a wooden
bench or table. The garage makes a good place for this system as it stays cool
but rarely freezes. Plug the lights into a timer to automatically turn on each
day for eight to ten hours. On warm winter afternoons, leave the garage doors
open so your plants can enjoy a bit of natural light and fresh air.
Occasionally, put them out on the driveway for a shower and thorough soaking.
This no-fuss system also works in a basement.
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