The highest crops and vegetation for windowsill gardening

Homeowners looking to brighten up their homes this year are turning to window sill gardening to ease their way into a greener 2023.

For those who need a helping hand, the gardening experts at www.GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have named the best plants and flowers that require little effort for budding gardeners to enhance their indoor spaces.

Gardening on the windowsill is a great way to kickstart the New Year by bringing greenery and fresh scents indoors without having to spend too much time tending to plants and flowers.

Herbs like basil and parsley, as well as small houseplants like cacti, are very easy plants that anyone with a windowsill can take care of and grow in their home all year round.

Flowers like beautiful purple orchids are also great options for adding some color to the home, while small veggies like radishes and kale seeds are perfect for a sunny windowsill.

A spokesman for Garden Buildings Direct said: “Growing fresh herbs and vegetables or small plants and flowers on a sunny windowsill is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly and easily add some life and color to their home.

“Windowsills that get sun for most of the day are perfect for creating a small garden right inside your home. But there are a few things you need to keep in mind to ensure your plants and seeds have the best possible chance of flowering throughout 2023.

“Place a small saucer or tray under the plant pots to catch any spilled soil, water or dead leaves and make sure the area is cleaned regularly so the plants always have a fresh environment to grow.

“Remember to prune your windowsill plants to ensure the small containers and trays don’t become overcrowded – as this could ruin or kill them. And most importantly, before buying herbs and potted flowers, make sure the sunny windowsill you choose will fit comfortably on the pots and trays so they don’t fall off the ledge.”

Here are the best windowsill growers for 2023.

Herbs
Herbs are a popular choice for windowsill gardeners because they grow well in a small space all year round. Many types of herbs can adapt well to different levels of sunlight and of course offer a nice enrichment for the kitchen with fresh spices when cooking. Basil, chives, and parsley are easy to grow direct from seed in containers, while herbs like rosemary and oregano are easier to grow from a small plant found at a garden center.

vegetables
Although some gardening novices may find it difficult to grow vegetables right on the windowsill, seeds like kale and radish are perfect for small indoor spaces. Scatter the kale seeds about two inches deep in a compost bowl and cover with a thin layer of soil. Soon the leaves will begin to grow and be ready to eat – kale grows back best when it has already been pruned back. Radish seeds are also a good option – sow them deep in a compost tray and keep the soil moist, and in about a month the radishes will be ready to eat and cook.

indoor plants
Houseplants are perfect for growing on window sills throughout the home as they thrive in sunny locations and are easy to care for. Cacti are among the most popular houseplants because they require very little maintenance. Water quickly every few weeks once the soil is dry and the cacti will grow perfectly on a sunny windowsill. A Chinese money plant (or Pilea Peperomioides) is another great plant for growing on a windowsill. This plant is perfect for the New Year as it is believed to bring goodwill and good luck; Its beautiful foliage is ideal for bringing some greenery indoors and can tolerate bright or low light conditions.

Flower
Flowers can also be grown on any windowsill in the house and will instantly add some color to the room. Orchids are a great choice for those new to indoor gardening as they are easy to care for yet boast a wonderful rich purple color. Many other types of flowers also thrive on a sunny windowsill, such as daffodils, geraniums and violets.

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