Bring Your Garden Indoors

Earlier today, we blogged a study which found that looking out at nature was the best destresser. If you can't look out at nature, why not bring it indoors? One way is by treating yourself to weekly flowers, a key AT philosophy. Another way is by creating a greenhouse in a window...

While a deep set window is the ideal setting, glass or acrylic shelves can be hung across or just underneath any window. Covering a window, they can act as a green curtain. In newer buildings, where windows may not open, shelves filled with plants can help purify stagnant indoor air. And, a row of potted herbs is a welcome addition to any cook's kitchen decor.

[Images from LA House Tour: Abby's Mom's Home]

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I have always loved greenhouse windows. I used to promise myself that I would have one when I got a house. I don't have one yet, but I do have plants on two of my windowsills.

posted by AimeeRoo on June 16th 2008 at 2:35pm
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really? windows don't open? i would feel super- claustrophobic.

posted by pinko on June 16th 2008 at 2:47pm
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I'm making a greenhouse window right now! I love the idea, and I really need a place to put plants (seedlings and herbs) so that my cats cannot reach

posted by Hollie on June 17th 2008 at 7:56am
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