Looking for a way to add more fresh and delicious herbs to your diet? Check out these creative ideas for starting an herb garden in your own home.
Have you been thinking about trying out your green thumb? Many first-time gardeners like to start small with a couple of hardy plants that are easy to maintain. Starting an herb garden is a great way to improve your gardening skills. You can also help your kitchen flourish as you stock up on fresh, delicious, homegrown herbs. The best part is that your herb garden is completely customizable. From which plants you grow to how you decorate this green space, gardening can add style and beauty to your home. What will your new herb garden look like? Discover the possibilities with these creative ideas for starting an herb garden.
Experiment With Location
One perk of starting small with an herb garden is that you have more flexibility with where you put your plants. Herbs thrive both inside and outside, so you don’t have to worry about having a lot of outdoor space. A shelf or flowerbox at the window is perfect for making sure your herbs get enough sunlight throughout the day. You should also keep vertical space in mind, especially if you want to expand your herb collection. Floating shelves are an elegant yet simple solution to show off your herbs. You can also get creative with hanging baskets, over-the-door shoe organizers, and other clever solutions.
Lovely Labeling
Labels help you keep an organized garden, but they don’t have to be boring or plain. After all, you’ve put a lot of work and care into each plant in your garden. Make each one stand out with a stylish labeling system. You can place a chalkboard behind your plants and mark each one with a handwritten label—and adorable doodles to match. Another idea is to make a tiny but colorful sign to place in each herb pot. You can also decorate the containers themselves with paints, markers, stickers, or other labels.
Any Container Will Do
Once you know where you want your herb garden, you’ll need to decide what to use to grow your herbs. Many creative ideas for starting an herb garden revolve around cute and clever containers. To make your garden extra green, you can use recycled containers such as old cans, buckets, or even shoes. You can also get crafty with glass bottles or jars. Keep them simple or spruce them up with paints, ribbons, or other decorations. If individual containers aren’t your style, plant a mini garden in a wagon or trough to add some country chic décor to your yard.
