3 things you can do in a retirement home if you love to garden

As the weather gets nicer you might begin to miss the gardening, especially if you’ve just made the move to a retirement community. But living in a retirement community doesn’t need to mean the end of working with plants! Below are some easy ways to exercise your green-thumb this summer.

1. GROW A HOUSE PLANT

House plants are wonderful ways to keep up your green thumb when you don’t have the space or mobility to tend a full garden anymore. There are hundreds of different types of houseplants, each thriving in different environments. Here are a few of our favourite house plants that take up little space:

Sansevierias (Snake plants) produce long, sword-shaped leaves that stand completely upright. Its compact shape allows it to work well even in tiny rooms! Its leaves come in many colourful variations and have lovely patterns on them. Orchids are a favourite for the experienced gardener. With just one or two stalks and a few owers, these plants are perfect for small areas. They also are beautiful and