by Faith Towers Provencher on May 9, 2022
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Growing herbs isan easy way to get into gardening, and there are plenty of ways to make an herb garden even if you’re short on space. So to get you inspired, today we’re sharing 22 of our favorite creative herb garden ideas – both indoors and out. Click through to check ’em out!
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Wall-mounted Herb Garden
Take advantage of the vertical space on the side of your house by making this fun wall-mounted herb garden out of cans and metal cleats. Get the how-tohere.Photo:Simple Stylings
Small Potted Herbs
Reclaimed wood makes the perfect backdrop for small potted herbs. Just attach little metal buckets to the wood and plant your favorite herbs inside. Found over at Decorating Your Small Space.Photo:Decorating Your Small Space
Window Hanging Herb Garden
Mount a wall rackover a window and hang small planters on each hook… genius! Learn more at Itsy Bits and Pieces. Photo: ItsyBits and Pieces
Vertical Garden Wall
If you’re into woodworking, give this vertical herb garden a try. Head on over to East Coast Creative to check out the full tutorial. Photo:East Coast Creative
Pallet Herb Garden
Pallets are always a great option… find out how to turn a pallet into a fun chalkboard-labeled herb garden here. Photo: 99 Pallets
Basket Herb Garden
Here’s a fun one… turn a couple of baskets or reusable bags into unique herb planters! Find out more over here. Photo: Ideal Home
Hanging Shoe Organizer
Turn a hanging shoe organizer into an herb garden! This is a great option for those with very limited space. Learn more here. Photo: Good Housekeeping
Ikea Hack
This IKEA hack by yours truly is a clever way to reinvent the IKEA Vurmwine rack… check out the full tutorial here. Photo: Faith Towers Provencher
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Submerged Herb Containers
Here’s a modern way of planting herbs in the garden, containing them in large planters submerged underground. Photo via: Do It Yourself
Window Box
A window box is another great herb garden idea… it adds greenery to the outside of your house, andyou can also easily access it from inside. Photo: Bless My Weeds
Wine Crate Planters
Wine crates make great planters too… ask your local wine shop if they have any they’re throwing out. Photo via: Natural Garden Ideas
Upcycled Tin Can Herb Garden
Plain old tin cans can be painted and turned into fun windowsill planters. Check out the Manomano blog for the tutorial. Photo: Manomano
Modern Vertical Hanging Herb Garden
For a modern, space-saving vertical garden idea, follow these instructions from Susie Frazier. Photo: Susie Frazier
Hanging Rail Herb Garden
Take advantage of the unused space at the end of your kitchen cabinets, by hanging a rail with potted herbs. Photo via: Top Inspirations
Leaning Pallet Garden
Here’s another great way to use a pallet… simplymount potted herbs to it and lean it up against a railing. Photo: Good Housekeeping
Rain Gutter Herb Garden
This might be my favorite… attachrain gutters to the side of your house and plant herbs inside. Just don’t forget to punch drainage holes in the bottom! Photo via: Inspire Bohemia
Caddy Planters
Here’s another clever one… fill a caddy withplants, putting a different herb in each section. This one is handy because you can carry it inside to harvest the herbs.Photo: Backyard Boss
Tiered Herb Garden
Stack different sized buckets on top of one another for this clever tiered herb garden. Check out the tutorial here.Photo: The Vintage Wren
Colorful Planter Boxes
And last but certainly not least… add some pizzazz to your boring fence with colorful herb planter boxes! Get the how-to here. [Photo: Not Just A Housewife]
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