Looking for something to do on your own or with the kids? We found this past article that has great kitchen herb gardens. What better way to quickly grab what the fresh herbs you need while you cook? Check out Maple Leaf Garden Centre for herbs and assistance. They are still open for business with limited hours.
What do I need to start an indoor herb garden? With fall less than a month away, avid gardeners across the country will be preparing to bid farewell to their outdoor plant babies in lieu of the winter weather to come. But just because the season’s ending doesn’t mean that all of your blooms have to go. Keep a little bit of the summer season alive, year-round, with any one of these six indoor herb garden ideas.
Kitchen Herb Garden Idea #1:
Strawberry Herb Planter
Photo Source: acharmingproject.com
What You’ll Need: a round ceramic planter, broad paint brush, angle paint brush, craft paint, potting soil, your choice of herbs
Visit A Charming Project for instructions on how to recreate this Strawberry Herb Planter.
Kitchen Herb Garden Idea #2:
Indoor Hanging Herb Garden
Photo Source: thebirdandhersong.com
What You’ll Need: clay pots, white spray paint, rubber bands, foam paintbrush, jute rope, oak dowel rods, curtain hanger rings, curtain brackets, potting soil, your choice of herbs
Visit The Bird and Her Song for instructions on how to recreate this Indoor Hanging Herb Garden.
Kitchen Herb Garden Idea #3:
Bar Cart Herb Garden
Photo Source: sfgirlbybay.com
What You’ll Need: metal bar cart, assorted pots and planters, potting soil, your choice of herbs
Visit SF Girl By Bay for instructions on how to recreate this Bar Cart Herb Garden.
Kitchen Herb Garden Idea #4:
Upside Down Herb Garden
Photo Source: designsponge.com
What You’ll Need: containers with resealable lids, wire hangers, fabric strips, hair dryer or can opener, duct tape, potting soil, a drill or a hammer and nails, wire cutters, your choice of herbs
Visit Design Sponge for instruction on how to recreate this Upside Down Herb Garden.
Kitchen Herb Garden Idea #5:
Herb Garden WallBOX
Photo Source: purple-ID.dk
What You’ll Need: a WallBOX, potting soil, your choice of herbs
Visit Purple ID for information about this Herb Garden WallBOX.
Kitchen Herb Garden Idea #6:
Repurposed Baking Pan Herb Planter
Photo Source: grillo-designs.com
What You’ll Need: baking tin, Sharpie, gravel or stones, gorilla glue, polymer plastic sheet, potting soil, your choice of herbs
Visit Grillo Designs for instructions on how to recreate this Repurposed Baking Pan Herb Planter.
Your Questions Answered…
To start your indoor garden at home, you’ll need a few things.
1. Find the perfect location for your herb garden. Make sure that it gets adequate light.
2. Choose the herb plants you would like to grow.
3. Select a container or pot and be sure to add rocks at the bottom to help drain the excess water before adding potting soil.
4. Plant the herbs in the soil and add water.
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You can grown herbs in your home at any time of year. Many people prefer to plant them in the Fall so that they have fresh herbs to cook with during the cold winter months.