It's time to bring in your houseplants that have been "at camp" on the porch all summer.  Even though the days are still warm, the nighttime temperatures are getting ready to drop into the 50's.  Most tropical plants can't take temperatures below 55 degrees.  Trust me;  do it soon!!!

 

I won't try to save the pot of marigolds, (they are annuals, and will be planted again in the spring) but the spider plant, amaryllis, and Benjamin fig will come inside for the winter.  Before you move your plants inside, be sure to check the leaves (above and below) for bugs, and clusters of insect eggs.  Don't want to overwinter them!!!

 

Some people also divide and pot up herbs from the garden, like chives, oregano, parsley, thyme, and grow them in a sunny windowsill.  We don't go to that trouble. We harvest our herbs and hang them in the window to dry for winter use.  Whatever works for you...

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!