So, many of us are gearing up for our gardens this year. If you are growing herbs like I am, there are so many different types of containers you could use to hold them.
My plan for our herbs:
Not terribly out of the ordinary, but I will be planting in window boxes on the deck – I will be putting the various herbs in aluminum pails.
It will look kind of like this (only with herbs, of course).
I found the pails on clearance at Gordman’s. I may paint them red with white flowers.
Why, you ask?
- I’m putting it on the deck because it will be close to the kitchen (so it will be easy to get herbs quickly).
- I’m putting them in the pails so I can bring in a few of them easily over the winter to use them year-round.
Looking for some more creative – here are some of my favorite ideas from do it yourself.
My personal favorite – tea cups in the kitchen window.
Strawberry pot turned lamp.
Dog bowls turned containers. (Cat nip anyone?)
Vintage coffee pan.
(Photos from diy ideas)
Go beyond the basics! Find more ideas here.
What’s your favorite? Are you digging the traditional containers or would you go outside the pot?
Last year I grew basil on a huge pot on my deck, because it didn’t get enough sun in the garden. The rest went into the garden. This winter (I know good timing right?)I got some more to go indoors- they are all in little blue pots that I added some chalkboard paint too. But I love your ideas- especially the tea cups, but I don’t know if I or the plants can handle repotting again.
All I know is, I need lessons from you on how to be more domesticated. I should really be growing a garden, instead of getting tipsy off wine at 4pm on a weekday. Please keep up with these educational posts.
I sooo love your windowbox plans and the teacups idea. So fun & Martha-esque!
I love the above ideas! I’m actually from Dubuque, but we currently live in Waterloo! Wow, what a small world!! I have cousin who lives in Davenport. 🙂 thanks for stopping by to check out my blog! I’m new at this stuff, so it’s neat when people take the time to stop on over!
Thanks!
Kayla
Oh I LOVE the strawberry pot lamp!
These are great ideas!!