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22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

by on May 9, 2022

Photo: Backyard Boss

Growing herbs is an 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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22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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-to here. Photo: Simple Stylings

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Hanging Planter Herb Garden

Create a beautiful hanging planter out of a basket, and fill it with all of your favorite herbs and even some cherry tomatoes. Get the tutorial over at HGTV. Photo: HGTV

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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 SpacePhoto: Decorating Your Small Space

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Window Hanging Herb Garden

Mount a wall rack over a window and hang small planters on each hook… genius! Learn more at Itsy Bits and Pieces. Photo: Itsy Bits and Pieces

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Ikea Hack

This IKEA hack by yours truly is a clever way to reinvent the IKEA Vurm wine rack… check out the full tutorial here. Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Window Box

A window box is another great herb garden idea… it adds greenery to the outside of your house, and you can also easily access it from inside. Photo: Bless My Weeds

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Kitchen Island Herb Planter

Renovating your kitchen? Have your contractor create a small planter in the center of your island! Photo via: Deavita

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Modern Vertical Hanging Herb Garden

For a modern, space-saving vertical garden idea, follow these instructions from Susie Frazier. Photo: Susie Frazier

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Leaning Pallet Garden

Here’s another great way to use a pallet… simply mount potted herbs to it and lean it up against a railing. Photo:  Good Housekeeping

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Rain Gutter Herb Garden

This might be my favorite… attach rain 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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Pre-made Planters

If you’re not in the mood to DIY, you can buy this wall-mounted garden pre-made here. Photo: Primrose

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

Caddy Planters

Here’s another clever one… fill a caddy with plants, putting a different herb in each section. This one is handy because you can carry it inside to harvest the herbs. Photo: Backyard Boss

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas

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]

22 Creative Herb Garden Ideas
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  1. Loved it. Going to try to implement something like this for my next project on planner5d. TY for the inspo.