Keeping your garden inside
A plant that needs "high" light will need several hours of direct sunlight and continuing strong light throughout the day.
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With winter fully upon us, outdoor gardening is out of the question. Any outdoor hanging plants have undoubtedly moved inside, and now you find yourself caring for plants that needed only the occasional waterings during the summer. But how to care for them now? Here are the things you need to know.

 The most important factor you have to contend with is light. Get online or ask your local green house attendant how much light your plant needs. A plant that needs "high" light will need several hours of direct sunlight and continuing strong light throughout the day. Plants that need "medium" light need the most light possible without direct contact with sunlight. "Low" light plants only need to be in a decently-lit room.

 The second most important factor is water. Once again, find out what type of watering schedule your plant needs. You can find out online, ask an attendant, or just figure it out through trial and error. If your plant starts drooping, throw some water on it. Be careful, though. You don't want to drown your plant. It's better to water too little than too much.

 You'll need to repot your plant into a bigger pot occasionally. If the water runs right through the soil, check out the root structure. If you've got a big ball of roots with little soil, it's time to get a bigger pot.