Do you want to grow plants inside during the cold weather? If so, you may want to consider some plants that can flavor your food and make your home smell nice at the same time. We are talking about the herbs rosemary(迷迭香) and bay laurel(月桂).
Both plants do well inside, near a sunny window in the cold weather as long as the temperature is warm and you keep them watered. Both rosemary and bay laurel come from the part of the world near the Mediterranean Sea. The area is cool but not icy during winter and it gets lots of sunlight.
Gardening expert Lee Reich of the Associated Press says it is important to keep these plants “happy and alive” in the cooler months. So, how do you do it?
For rosemary, water level is very important. The plant needs soil that is a little bit wet all the time but never soaked. Too much water will kill the plant. You can plant rosemary in a container with soil that is about 25 percent sand, perlite or vermiculite. Perlite and vermiculite help soil hold water. If you want to grow bay laurel inside, you can cut unwanted branches from the plant as it grows and make it look like a small tree. You will not hurt the plant if you do this.
Rosemary can add a nice taste to food but it also can make a room smell good. So if you have it growing inside, it is a good idea to place the container near an airflow(气流) source, like a door that is used often. That way the pleasant smell of rosemary floats through the air.
Bay laurel has dark, green leaves and produces a nice smell when picked. When added to food, Reich notes, it makes soups and tomato sauces taste better. You need to crush the leaves after you pick them to release the flavor.
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