There are two major requirements that can make gardening all year long possible and easy to do in the home. First, controlling the environment, including temperature and lighting. Second is controlling the plants and their nutrition. Both are done very easily, and can be done in small spaces. Of course, when growing indoors, lighting is one of the most important concerns. With the new technology in grow lights, it's just like bringing a piece of the sun indoors, and your electric bill does not have to go through the roof to grow plants in your controlled environment.

Using these highly efficient light systems you can control the length of day and the intensity of light to get faster growth, even in the short winter days. You can extend the season to grow your vegetables or flowers all year long. In many cases, the indoor environmental control is already done by the heat and air conditioning systems. The rule of thumb is; if it is comfortable for your plants.