DIY Herb Garden Ideas
Do you love fresh herbs? If so, consider introducing a DIY herb garden into your home! Fresh herbs add bright flavors to dishes that many other seasonings can’t match. Having your herb garden right where you need it ensures you get the freshest herbs possible. Learning how to make an indoor herb garden is fun for the whole family, and takes just a few hours to set up. Whether you want to grow a few herbs to cover small meals at home or for an outdoor dinner party with friends, we at Pottery Barn are here to help you get the most out of your gardening adventure.
Why grow fresh herbs?
Using fresh herbs is one of the easiest ways to make any meal shine. One of the biggest challenges that many outdoor grillers and indoor cooks face is finding high-quality fresh herbs any time of the year. Your local grocery market might not stock certain herbs, so your other options are to use dehydrated seasonings or no herbs at all. However, your options don’t have to end there! A DIY herb garden allows you to have almost any herb at hand.
Choosing Herbs
The first things you need to do before looking for supplies, like garden planters, is to decide which herbs you want to grow. The types of herbs you grow often dictate which supplies you’ll need to pick up for your indoor herb garden. Gardeners who wish to have the widest variety of options available often pick up dried seeds, which are especially handy for those hard-to-find herbs. If you don’t plan to wait for herbs to grow from seed, you may want to consider getting some starter plants from your local nursery.
Location
For plant seeds to germinate and thrive, they need to have the right growing conditions. These conditions include the right soil, adequate lighting and just the right amount of moisture. If you’re sprouting from seed, make sure to read the seed package and follow the recommendations for each variety. It’s also a good idea to read labels for live aromatic herbs and plants. Review your herb garden selection to see what type of growing environment each herb needs. Taking inventory of herb requirements helps you determine the right location. You can also choose proper supplies to fit the available growing space. If you’re picking out starter plants from the nursery, ask an employee about care requirements. They might also have some helpful tips that’ll assist you in getting your new plants off to a healthy start.
Grab some planters
Whether you’re sprouting from seed or using starter plants, put some garden planters on your supply list. Growing large quantities of herbs may require the use of a few planters in case you need multiples to place around areas with different light. If the growing conditions for various herbs are the same, one larger planter should do the trick. A large planter requires more soil, which makes it heavier than small planters. In case you want to mix and match your plant and decor options, check out the variety of plant options already available in attractive vases.
Create the right environment
Sometimes there might be that special herb that you love, but aren’t sure if you can provide the right lighting requirements. Not to fear! Give your herb garden the warmth of additional lighting if your space allows. There’s a wide variety of lighting choices that range from multi-light setting lamps with adjustable arms to single light bulbs that can help keep plants healthy.
Spruce up your garden
It’s also fun to use attractive decor to dress up your garden for any season. You can add flags for the 4th of July or ornaments for Christmas. A DIY herb garden also can act as a kitchen accessory. Have fun creating a kitchen theme for the garden with ceramic herb labels and other fun decorative touches. People who enjoy cooking may want to add a ceramic chef’s hat or kitchen recipe holder and cookbook to show off their love of cuisine. Learning how to make an indoor herb garden is an easy and rewarding experience that you can share with family and friends for years to come.