Growing Tasty Herbs IndoorsEvery year in the middle of winter, I begin to think longingly of the bunches of fragrant basil I harvested the past summer.  This sweet herb, along with others like tarragon and thyme, don’t grow outside during...

Welcome Insects into Your Garden!Update: Since this post was written, Jessica has a new book out: Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, and Kathy Purdy, freelance garden writer and author of the great blog, Cold Climate Gardening, recently...

Houseplants are amazingly adaptable.  They can thrive together in a mixed planting for years.  Such miniature gardens are attractive and give you the opportunity to mix and match a number of your favorite plants all in the same container. While all...

Now is a good time to think about this year’s indoor gardening goals.  To help with the planning process, consider starting a garden journal.  It’s likely to become the most useful garden book you’ve ever owned. For several years...

Feeling limited by the houseplant choices in your local area?  Already filled your home with easy-to-find plants like spiderplant, pothos and dracaena?Shopping via mail order is a great way to expand your indoor garden.  Through the mail you can...

Even though I’ve grown paperwhite narcissus indoors every fall for years, I never tire of the process and results. Planting these sturdy bulbs is always a pleasure, as is watching them grow.  Weeks later when the papery buds bloom and their...

It happens naturally outdoors. Vining plants creep and climb and cover walls and other vertical surfaces. Indoors the same affect takes a little planning and work, but the results can be spectacular.  The living wall pictured here is the creation...

Wineglass TerrariumsAfter you finish that glass of wine, make a decorative statement and use the wineglass to plant a terrarium. Mini gardens in glassware outfitted with tiny plants and diminutive accessories give you something pretty to admire...

Grow Houseplants from Kitchen ScrapsLooking for a fun, educational project for the kids or just something different for your indoor garden?  Try growing plants from kitchen scraps. We’ve all heard of soaking and rooting avocado seeds indoors. Did...

Julie speaks about a wide variety of gardening topics for local and national audiences.  Here are some of her most popular speeches.   See even more speech topics by clicking here.   Indoor Gardening the Organic Way:  How to Create an...