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▶ Watch: Bringing the Garden Inside

To bring your outdoor plants inside for the winter, there are some things you should know and do first. In this video, you will learn about which plants can come indoors, the requirements for growing plants indoors after they have been outside all summer, and how to properly transition them to their new indoor home.

Preparing to bring your favorite outdoor plants inside starts with assessing the space in which plants will be brought inside and matching it with the needs of the plants, including the amount of light, temperature, and humidity.

Presented by: Darrin Kimbler, Agriculture Educator for Extension Iron County

For Deeper Learning…

Tune into this WPR Garden Talk episode featuring host Larry Meiller and retired Extension Horticulture Educator for St. Croix County, Diana Alfuth.

Shorter days and cooler nights mean it’s time to start bringing in plants that summer outside. Learn how to successfully transition them back into your home.


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