![]() ![]() I remembered a couple times when I was younger and had terrariums. I watch them suffer from not getting enough Sun (even though I put them under plant lights) until I can put them back outside in Spring, when they perk right up again. And I do already have some houseplants, and I bring inside some potted herbs to take care of all Winter. I was talking to a friend about ways to combat this and she suggested having some indoor plants, but normally I am so tired of taking care of the garden by this time of year that I want a break. I listened to a podcast about Seasonal Affective Disorder, and although I don’t have the severe symptoms that were described, I definitely notice a difference in myself when I’ve had to live inside a heated box (aka my house) for months. I am a big fan of the joys of Winter (like our wood stove, going to bed early, and not needing to take care of the garden), but it’s been made very clear to me this Summer that being outside is a large part of what makes me happy, and it's a lot harder to spend a lot of time outside during the cold months. Fall has come suddenly to southwest Wisconsin, and although it’s a beautiful time of year, ever since I’ve had to start closing my windows, I’ve been missing the fresh air and feeling sad that I’ll have to spend the next 5 or so months mostly inside. ![]()
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