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which is a very tiny part of our atmosphere, (about 0.0383%), and they need physical stimulation to grow healthy, strong stalks. Air movement across the surface of leaves increases transporation which means evaporation the of water from the plant and thus draws more water from the roots, and with it nutrients, up through the plants and is critical to the growth of most plants. Those few plants that require high levels of humidity tend to not like constant rapid air movement so much, but they still need an ongoing air exchange to increase CO2 levels on the leaf surfaces.

7. Protection from Pests: In a nut shell the best way to deal with pests in an indoor garden is prevention. Don't track in pests and you'll never have to deal with them. If you develop a pest problem you will have to research the best course of treatment based on your personal preferences and situation. Generally speaking I believe that natural solutions are best, if they work. There are many organic and completely safe pesticides available now as well as many beneficial insects and nematodes that can be employed. If you are growing food or plan to grow food ever in the soil of the plant you are treating, you would be wise to refrain from using cheap chemical pesticides that will contaminate the soil and never use a systemic pesticide that must be absorbed from the soil into the plant, as you can never get rid of the poisons introduced into your soil mix that way.

There are many plants that do well indoors and many others that are nearly impossible to grow indoors without a significant investment in technology. Search for information about the specific plants you are interested in and follow the recommendations of those already successfully growing what you want to grow. YouTube is an excellent resource for detailed information about growing specialty and common plants. Just do a search for the plants you wish to grow. It may take you a few hours to sort out the videos that are of no real value to find the few that will tell you exactly what you need to know, but it is time well invested.

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