Upcycled Herb Garden Ideas: Planning my Outdoor Herb Garden

I am excited to announce that I am trying to add a little more green to my life, so I’m sharing some upcycled herb garden inspiration with you all. For those of you who know me, know I do not have a green thumb whatsoever. I am trying to make this something I can get better at.

I am attempting to create a cool herb garden just outside my apartment’s front door.

Currently, I have my single-speed bike and a little round table holding some plants (that are just failing because I either overwater or forget to water). Now you are getting the real reason why I am calling this a “Challenge.”

This month’s #30dayflip is really going to help me focus on honing this “green thumb skill,” and being able to maintain this herb garden will be my actual challenge.

But first, I want to tell you why I wanted to create this little herb garden. Have you seen the prices for herbs at the grocery store recently? A little too much if you ask me… when can anyone grow these herbs inside or outside their home? I have seen some impressive hanging gardens and other fun upcycled planters on Pinterest that make me believe I can totally do this!

My goal is not to spend a single dime on this challenge!

You heard me. I don’t want to spend anything on it. This is my feeble attempt at de-hoarding some of my art/paint supplies and repurposing them in a creative and useful way. Enter: some serious upcycled herb garden inspiration:

Here is my inspiration board for this challenge. I am hoping I can do something unique and pretty to make this little entryway I have look more welcoming. Even as a renter, I am making this work so I can take it down when I move without damaging the property.

Upcycled Herb Garden Ideas – Things You Can Repurpose

1. Painted Popsicle Stick Markers
2. Repurposed Shutters
3. Tea Tin Windowsill Herb Garden
4. Cork Plant Markers
5. Paint Can Herb Garden
6. Spool Garden Markers
7. Tin Can Chalkboard Planters
8. Herb Garden Markers

I am starting my herbs from seedlings, so I will be taking you through the process of germinating the seeds and allowing them time to sprout. Once they sprout, I will take you through the planting and DIY process of making the garden containers. I hope you all enjoy this. I am really looking forward to it.

If you want to check out my last #30dayflip, you should see how I transformed my rental kitchen during April’s challenge. 

 Here are a few more blog posts I think you’ll LOVE:

• Have You Experienced The Joy Of A #BalconyGarden Yet?
• Shopping for My Upcycled Apartment Garden #30DayFlip
• DIY Ideas for Creating a Small Urban Balcony Garden
• Upcycle a Broken Chair into a Perfect Planter #30DayFlip
• DIY Upcycled Project Glam Candle Holder