Adding plants and greenery to your home can make it more welcoming in the winter.
I've returned to the frozen tundra after my annual trip to the south and I feel trapped inside as there is a fresh foot of snow on the ground and temperatures hover below zero. The old addage, don't go outside if you don't have to, fits now, but it leaves me feeling pretty depressed.
So, as a solution, I've decided it's time to turn my home into a greenhouse. I wish I could really do that as I love plants, but that's not practical and I don't have the green thumb I think I do. But I'm going to add a bunch of plants to give my home a little more life.
The first step is going to be rearranging my furniture and cleaning. I think only one room really needs a plant re-do, but I want to make sure I take advantage of every leaf by putting the new additions in the best spots.
My next step is going to be waiting until this weekend when the weather gets above zero. The trauma of moving plants in cold weather can kill them.
And finally, I'll select new vases to properly show off these treasures. I'm thinking about going with all glass for some small plants and surrounding them with stones. This should give a little more earthy feel than a plain old pot would. And now I have a project to focus on that seems more like fun than work.
