Valkyrie Spring 2018 - Issue 3

GARDENING:
Want a way to brighten up your dorm with some greenery
and a way to spruce up your meals for free? Grab some pots
and dirt and get ready to give your succulent a friend in
your windowsill.
Growing fresh herbs in your dorm will give your small room a more
homey feel. You also get free ingredients that you no longer have to
pay for at the grocery store! Growing certain herbs can freshen up
your dorm room, so instead of grabbing your air freshener, prop open
a window and get planting!
dorm-edition
Story by: Olivia Stevens and Grace Bailey Co Food Editors
Photos by: Bailey Albertson
Before choosing what herbs you’d like to buy, know
how much light your room gets. Some dorm rooms are
blessed with a window full of streaming, golden sunshine.
Some rooms, however, only get a glimpse of light in the
morning. Knowing how much light you can provide can
save you from dealing with the frustration of slowly
dying plants.
Research the herbs you plan to buy. Know how much water
you need to give them and how often. Over watering can
kill plants just as much as under watering can.
Buy new plant pots for your new friends. Often times,
store plant pots are not big enough for your growing
plant. The roots can overcrowd and wither your plant
Best herbs to grow in your room::
Thyme, mint
Aloe Vera, Rosemary
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Sage, Oregano
Parsley, Basil
Cilantro
away. Terra cotta pots work the best, you can even
decorate the outside if you wish. I recommend recycling
containers and poking holes in the bottoms. You can use
yogurt containers, egg cartons, bottles, old cosmetic pots/
jars. Make sure to clean them thoroughly before reusing
them. The larger the pot, the more it can grow and give
you fresh ingredients!
Mason jars are cute, and maybe they can sustain a few
plants, but most plants need a pot with draining holes at
the bottom. This ensures your plant won’t sit in stagnant
water and rot.
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