Houseplants & home food growing
Grow where you actually live.
Honest, specific care for the plants people actually grow indoors — herbs, greens and veg you can eat, and the houseplants that make a place yours. Plus a quick quiz for what to grow.
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Sweet Basil
Basil is the friendliest herb to start with indoors and rewards frequent harvesting with bushier growth. It wants warmth and the brightest spot you can give it.
Cherry Tomato
Cherry tomatoes are the most rewarding fruiting crop for a bright windowsill or grow light and crop earlier than full-size types. They need strong light, steady water, and some support. The foliage is toxic to pets.
Pea Shoots
Pea shoots are one of the fastest and most beginner-friendly things to grow, going from dried peas to harvest in a couple of weeks. They need only modest light and taste sweet and fresh.
Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Monstera is a forgiving, fast-growing climber whose split leaves make it a popular statement plant. Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.
Snake Plant
The snake plant is one of the hardest houseplants to kill and tolerates low light and neglect. It is toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of chewers.
Pothos (Golden Pothos)
Pothos is a near-indestructible trailing vine that grows in almost any light and is easy to propagate. It is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.