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13 DIY Ideas To Make Your Own Herb Garden

13 DIY Ideas To Make Your Own Herb Garden

Growing your own herb garden is a fantastic way to ensure a fresh supply of herbs to complement your cooking. Who does not love fresh basil on tomatoes, fresh coriander sprinkled over curries, or a dash of mint in smoothies? Growing your own also helps reduce the amount of leftover herbs that gets wasted in the fridge.

Most herbs are easy to grow and require little attention. They transform garden, patio or windowsill into fragrant heavens which bees and other pollinators love to visit.

Some of my favourite herbs that you can easily grow at home are:

  • Thyme – to add a Mediterranean twist.
  • Lemon Thyme – lemon twist on the Mediterranean twist.
  • Mint – ideal in salad, desserts, smoothies etc.. (look out for different kinds of mint my current favourite is chocolate mint).
  • Chives – great in potato salads.
  • Rosemary – deep & woody
  • Parsley – the quintessential French herb which you can add to any dish.
  • Basil – lovely in  salads.
  • Tarragon – another Mediterranean twist.
  • Coriander – for curries, salads etc..
  • Sage – delicious in risottos
  • Oregano – for anything Greek!
  • Lemon Verbena – which I use for tea and drinks.

You can, of course, buy containers to keep your herb garden organised. Yet with a bit of creativity, you can also create it yourself. Here are some of my favourite ideas that you can easily make at home.

HERB GARDEN IDEAS FOR WINDOWSILLS

Growing Herbs in Vintage Tins via Apartment Therapy
Growing Herbs in Vintage Tins via Apartment Therapy
Herb Garden in Tea Cups by Better Homes & Gardens
Herb Garden in Tea Cups by Better Homes & Gardens
Chalkboard Herb Garden Pots by Breakfast with Audrey
Chalkboard Herb Garden Pots by Breakfast with Audrey
Tin Can Herb Garden by Life Is A Party
Tin Can Herb Garden by Life Is A Party
Mason Jar Herb Garden via One Good Thing via Jillee
Mason Jar Herb Garden via One Good Thing via Jillee

HERB GARDEN IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES

Vertical Garden Built From Hundreds of Recycled Soda Bottles via This is Colossal
Vertical Herb Garden Built From Hundreds of Recycled Soda Bottles via This is Colossal
Bottles Garden2
Bottle Garden via 11 Eureka
Growing Herbs in Gutter via The Self Sufficient Living
Growing Herbs in Gutters via The Self Sufficient Living

HERB GARDEN IDEAS FOR LARGER SPACES

DIY Ladder Planter
DIY Ladder Planter by Good Housekeeping
Recycled Tyres Herb Garden via Master of Hort
Recycled Tyres Herb Garden via Master of Hort
Herb Garden
Free Standing Pallet Herb Garden by DIY Show Off
Herbs In Ladder Garden via The Shepherd's House
Herbs In Ladder Garden via The Shepherd’s House

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Other things you might like to read

  • 5 Essential Tips To Help You Go Veggie This National Vegetarian Week
  • Herb Guide to Vegan Cooking
  • How To Guide: Create A Sustainable Garden
  • Seasonal Food – What To Eat in May
  • 9 Easy Ways to Use All Those Garden Tomatoes
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