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Green stuff on surface of soil in indoor garden?

I have a small, lighted indoor garden…I’m growing marigolds in these long planter things, and in a few of them I noticed some green stuff on the top of the soil…it looks almost like moss, but it’s more slimy and doesn’t stick up like moss fibers do (it’s not thick or anything). The stuff looks slimy almost, but it’s very green like moss. It kind of looks like algae?

its a mold/contaminating your soil. You’ll have to replace the soil and thoroughly clean your containers and make sure none of the green gets transferred on plants (if these are starter containers) – I would just monitor them unti its time to replant.
My guess is that you are creating a hot, humid environment and that’s the cause. I’ve had the same problem with some plants that are in front of the hot, southern exposure in my home.
Good Luck

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Organic Container Gardening For Herbs

Organic growing is primarily intended to help produce herbs for the food table, as a healthy and pure ingredient. Herbs which are mostly grown for aroma and find use in making pot-pourri do not have to be organically grown. Therefore when growing organic herbs in containers, the choice is between medicinal or savory plants. The latter is grown as a kitchen culinary item.

The choice of the plant can be from among the popular ones such as mint, thyme, basil or oregano. Growing herbs in containers is ideal for those with small garden spaces, as a row of potted plants either in the garden or on your window sill can present a very charming picture. The fantastic smells that these plants give off can make your gardening efforts worthwhile.

The method of cultivation depends on what herb is grown. A combination of sunshine and slightly lean soil that appears to increase the oils, which give off those wonderful flavors and fragrances. Ideally the plants need to be well watered with pots that have a good drainage system. For this use pots with drainage holes at the bottom on a tray to ensure water does not spill out.

Organic container gardening requires that plants get at least six hours of sunshine everyday. A sunny spot should therefore be chosen before planting them. Ensure that the pots are organically manured. Space the plants out to allow them to grow freely. Keep the plants tidy and send out new growth by pinching and using them regularly.

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can someone pls help me on my garden?

well, i plan to put a garden, landscape or deck, anythig that would make our backyard a nice place to pass time, we have a small lot, 21 x 21 meters. i’d give 100 sq. meters of it for the garden or deck, or anything great to be put on it and its perimeter, i dont like walls and just putting bushes around our lot. please help me, thanks. hope i could see some pictures and ideas and some plans would surely boost my imagination. thank you (o;

fragrant herbs (and flowers) such as lavender and rosemary (evergreen) are easy to care for and soothing and relaxing to sit near; can both be potted but Rosemary can grow to a large bush.
A trellis with climbing roses, honeysuckle, sweet pea (for a quick fix until other climbers mature), etc… is a useful way to add structure (height), and give privacy/shade.
There is a great variety of small water features one can place anywhere now.
Instead of decking have you considered a mosaic-style courtyard? you would then have year round interest
parsley is a biennial, the 2nd year will produce seed, also will ‘bolt’ if dry, so keep moist and in shade
last year I got 6 plants, the ones that grew best (2 ft high) were in shade most of the day, the ones in full sun stayed small
Peppers need lots of sun and warmth, unless in a southern area will need a green house,
the best small veg to grow now are raddish and lettuce, lots of varieties, some can grow well into Autumn

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