Part-Time Indoor Gardening: Overwintering Outdoor Plants Successfully

In cold climates, gardeners become “part-time indoor gardeners” each winter, bringing tender plants inside until spring.

Before You Move Them In

• Light check: High-light plants need south windows or supplemental grow lights.
• Container reality: In-ground plants need large pots. Transplant shock is likely—nurse them through.
• Pest inspection: Treat any infestations before bringing inside, or leave the plant out. One infested plant jeopardizes your whole indoor collection.

Bonus

You may love having them inside so much they become permanent houseplants!

Plan ahead, provide light, debug first, and your outdoor favorites will survive winter beautifully.