Here in the Northeast, the days are getting kind of dreary. It gets dark early. It’s getting a bit chilly and we’re constantly checking our Weather Channel app to see if snow is in the forecast. Sure our friends in Southern California, Texas and Florida are enjoying spring-like weather, but during the winter our homes could use a little something extra to brighten the place now that the holiday decor is gone.

This video from eHow is the perfect fix for some moody winter blues. Flowers brighten up any room in any home, but what’s your green thumb to do now that it’s winter? The video above with P. Allen Smith gives you some simple steps on how you can grow flowers for your home in the winter.

Take a look and let us know what you do to liven up your home in the winter in the comments.

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