Indoor gardening is one of the best hobbies that anyone can easily pick up and master. In fact, gardening in general can be beneficial for them in so many ways. Indoor gardening with elderly parents can give both satisfaction and fulfillment in their lives. In this article, I’ll do my best to give tips and ideas based on my indoor gardening experience.

 

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Indoor Gardening with Elderly Parents

 

  indoor gardening with elderly parents

 

If you plan on starting an indoor garden or want to help your elderly parent start one, you need to first consider location. The place you want will have to have factors that are essential to plant growth. Location can also help in determining what type of plants you want to grow and take care of later.  

 

 

Top 3 Locations for Indoor Gardening

 

So far, I’ve been successful with my indoor garden. I always give the same advice to friends, family, and anyone interested in how to grow plants indoors. The main point of any guidance I give will always be about the importance of location. Here are some of the places that I think are the best locations to start with:

 

Living Room

 

The living room is perfect to have your indoor garden, especially if you plan on sharing the experience with your elderly parent or if you are helping them start one. Just make sure the room has enough unused space to place the plants. Lastly, you can easily show your guests your wonderfully growing indoor plants.

 

Kitchen

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The kitchen is also a wonderful place to have an indoor garden. Having countertops to put edible plants will make it easier to take care of them. You also have easy access to a nearby source of water.

 

Dining Area

 

Having a lot of plants in your dining area can be very soothing and relaxing to a lot of people. Some plants can easily elevate not just the room but your dining experience. Lastly, some fragrant plants can even help stimulate your and your guest’s appetite.

 

 

Make It Easy

 

 

Indoor gardening with an elderly parent should not be difficult. Especially when starting out and later on, with maintenance. You must remember that they aren’t as physically able as in their youth or prime. That is why you need to make sure that you help them or prepare for them the necessary things needed to start and maintain a healthy indoor garden.

 

 

Other Important Tips

 

Aside from the location, also take note of other things to have a well-thought-out and delightful indoor garden. Most people neglect or pass them up since they don’t seem important, or can easily be brought in or done later on. However, as I always say, consistency will be the key to a successful indoor garden. Here are the other things you need to take note of:

 

Sunlight

 

Aside from the exact place where you’ll be placing your plants, you need to assess your general location. Some places get enough sunlight during the day. Others are unlucky and get more rainy days throughout the year. When starting an indoor garden for a senior parent, consider the amount of sunlight available, whether it’s morning or afternoon, so that the plants you get will get will develop and grow.

 

Safely Placed Plants

 

  indoor gardening with elderly parents

 

Safety should always be an important thing to remember when doing anything. In indoor gardens, make sure that the plants are placed in an easily seen area. Check that they are away from pathways in the room you decide to place them. Lastly, never put plants in places where they can easily fall and injure anyone.

 

Accessible Plants

 

Avoid positioning plants in hard-to-reach places since it’ll just make things difficult, particularly in an indoor garden for a senior parent. Also, accessibility doesn’t just necessarily mean being able to touch or having plants at easy-to-reach places. You should have plants in places where you can easily see and if possible, smell them.

 

Avoid Clutter

 

 

 

Clutter means having too much clumped up or gathered in one spot. This tip is one that a lot of people tend to overlook. Having too many plants in one area inside the house won’t just make it difficult to take care of but will also look unorganized, chaotic, and unattractive.

 

Proper Place

 

This is another tip people often neglect. I’ve heard complaints about how some of their indoor plants aren’t doing as well as the rest of their indoor garden. I always ask about what type of plant it is and where it is placed. Be sure that you put your plants where they can grow and develop well. Placing a plant that needs a lot of sunlight or moisture in a dark and damp place would only end up badly.

 

Get Proper Tools

 

 

You need to invest in the proper tools. When having an indoor garden for a senior parent, you must make sure that the tools aren’t too complicated. Sometimes people go nuts over fertilizer percentages, specific potting soil or soil mix, and so on. Personally, the best way will always be to invest in basic but effective tools and use natural supplies like soil or vinegar to keep pests away.

 

Get Appropriate Plants

 

Get plants that are easy to grow and maintain. There are a number of them out there that can live with little to no sunlight or water. And don’t forget to ask your elderly parents what they would love to have in their indoor garden.

 

 

Indoor Garden for Senior Parent Ideas

 

Now, here are some indoor gardening ideas I often pitch. These ideas, for me, are the easiest to start with and maintain. They don’t need a green thumb to be successful but mainly consistency and perseverance.

 

Herb Gardens

 

 

 

Herb gardens are perfect for seniors who want to try indoor gardening. There are a lot of indoor herb gardens that don’t need too much maintenance. Aside from that, they also don’t take up a lot of space and can easily stay on your countertop.   When creating an indoor herb garden, the best place for it would be in the kitchen. You can easily grow herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, etc. since they are easy to sprout. Not only will you get fresh herbs when cooking, but you’ll also have a wonderful nice-smelling kitchen.

 

Microgreens

 

 

A microgreen indoor garden has become popular nowadays. I’ve been hearing a lot of people regard it as one of the best ways to get started and hooked on indoor gardening. The main reason for it is that microgreens are easy to sprout and take care.   Microgreens are smaller vegetables as compared to their counterparts, but contain higher levels of vitamins and minerals. Based on my experience, the easiest microgreen to grow would be pea shoots and micro broccoli. The best part in my opinion of having a microgreen indoor garden is that you can already harvest within two to three weeks from planting.

 

Fragrant Indoor Plants

 

 

Fragrant indoor gardens are also popular, especially among seniors. The sweet and fresh fragrance that fills any space in your home will always be something to look forward to everyday. Maintenance is not necessarily difficult, but you just need to be consistent.   The most popular fragrant indoor plants that I would recommend are lavenders, jasmines, and paperwhites. Depending on where you put them, they can even act as a sort of air disinfectant. Just remember that most of them need sunlight and consistent watering to sprout and bloom.

 

 

Try Indoor Gardening With Elderly Parents

 

I hope that you find helpful some of the tips and ideas on how to have an amazing and successful indoor garden for senior parents. Indoor gardening with an elderly parent can be fun not just for them but also for everyone involved. For a lot of people, indoor gardening could even become an important part of their everyday lives. Here’s some food for thought: there’s a popular saying that plants give oxygen to the lungs and to our souls.

 

 

We certainly hope you found our blog post informative and helpful in your journey towards indoor gardening with elderly parents. As we know, gardening can be a therapeutic and enjoyable activity for people of all ages, especially for seniors who may find solace in connecting with nature and nurturing their own little green corner.

 

We would love to hear from you about your experiences in gardening with your senior parents or aged neighbors. Perhaps you have some tips or insights to share on how to make indoor gardening more accessible and enjoyable for elderly individuals. Or maybe you have a heartwarming story to tell about how gardening has brought joy and meaning into the lives of your loved ones.

 

Whatever your experience may be, we encourage you to share it with us. We believe that by exchanging our knowledge and experiences, we can create a supportive community that can benefit both the elderly and their caregivers. So, please feel free to leave your comments or share your stories with us. Let’s grow together!

 


 

 

Indoor Gardening With Elderly Parents FAQs

 

How do I encourage my aging folks to begin an indoor garden?

 

Well, first things first, you have to speak their language. You have to figure out what plants they like, what flowers they adore, and what colors they prefer. Once you know their preferences, start small. You want to make sure they have enough plants at a time. Please keep it simple and start with easy-to-grow plants like herbs or succulents. Show them the benefits of indoor gardening, like the beauty, fresh air, and joy of watching the plants grow. Once they get a taste for it, they will be hooked.

 

How do I choose the right indoor gardening tools for my elderly parents?

 

Now, this is a tricky one. You don’t want to choose tools that are too heavy or complicated for your elderly parents to use. Look for lightweight tools with ergonomic handles that are easy to grip. Make sure they are not too sharp or dangerous. Avoid tools that require a lot of bending or kneeling. They must be able to care for their vegetation without experiencing any pain or difficulty.

 

What are the best indoor plants for elderly parents?

 

There are so many great plants to choose from, but you want to make sure you select ones that are safe for your elderly parents. Plants like snakes, spiders, and peace lilies are great choices because they are easy to care for and can help purify the air. Herbs like basil, mint, and parsley are also great options because they can be used in cooking and add a wonderful aroma to the home. Just make sure to do your research and choose plants that are non-toxic and won’t cause any allergies or health issues for your elderly parents.  

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