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76 Amazing DIY Indoor Herb Garden Ideas

76 Amazing DIY Indoor Herb Garden Ideas

  • Trendey / Décor Ideas
  • by — Andra DelMonico

“Fresh herbs really belong anywhere you put them.”- Alex Guarnaschelli

Whether you’re a beginner learning how to boil water or prepare eggs or an expert with many recipes under your belt, fresh herbs will make your cooking better. There’s no denying that fresh herbs give your food an intense flavor that blooms in the food for an explosive medley in your mouth.

Growing herbs indoors is the easiest way to start incorporating fresh herbs into your cooking. You just need to figure out the best way to grow those herbs in your kitchen. These indoor herb garden ideas will help you take your dishes to the next level.

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1. Easy Indoor Herb Garden Ideas

You don’t have to spend a lot of money or build an elaborate setup to have fresh herbs growing in your kitchen. All you need to do is create a simple DIY herb garden. You could use some old glass jars and fill them with dirt and add your herbs. You could use jars of different sizes to match plants that may vary in size. For a uniform look, you could collect your jars over time so they all match.

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Another option is to save several cans and use them as your planters. If you have more coffee mugs than you know what to do with, why not use them for your herbs?

Whatever you decide to use, consider labeling your herbs. You should also consider decorating your DIY planters to mask their original purpose and turn them into decor. You could wrap them in fabric, paint them, or slide a fancy sock over each one. Use fancy sticker labels that you write each herb’s name on and then stick to your planter. Or buy small plant stakes that you can write the herb’s name on and stick in the soil.

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2. Hanging Herb Garden Ideas

If you don’t have a lot of counter or wall space, you’ll have fewer options in where you can set your plants down, so it’s time to get creative. A hanging herb garden eliminates the need for a flat surface. You can put your herb planter anywhere as long as there’s a ceiling.

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Why not have flavorful herbs within arm’s reach by hanging a planter next to your stove or workspace? You could have a solid board with notches that you hook your pots onto. They stay in place by counterbalancing against the board. Or you could have multiple baskets that connect by chains or rope.

If you have empty wall space, you could mount several bars or a rack. Then hang individual pots from it. Try to match the style and materials to the rest of your kitchen’s style and decor.

3. Hydroponics And Aquaponics

Not all plants need potting soil to grow. If you aren’t crazy about the idea of having dirt in your kitchen, why not try hydroponics? There are several kits that will make it easy to start growing your own herbs in water. However, this isn’t your only option.

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You can easily build your own hydroponic DIY indoor herb garden. You’ll create a mason jar herb garden where the jars are full of water, with small baskets in the top that hold the plants. Skip the herb seeds for this one. This growing method is best for clippings or when you’re growing from the stalk of an old plant, such as chives.

There are some things to watch out for with your water garden. You want the roots to grow into the water, but you’ll need to watch for root rot. This is when the roots see too much water. Another problem is when you don’t maintain the right water level, and the plant dries out. Algae is another common problem that develops with this type of gardening. It occurs when your water sits stagnant for long periods of time.

4. Kitchen Herb Gardens

Your indoor garden can be more than just a place to grow perennial herbs. You can turn it into the decor. The natural greenery will enhance the look of your kitchen and give it a natural warmth. Look for a place that you can arrange your herb garden to create a decorative accent while also being a good spot for your plants to grow.

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Choose a planter that will complement the rest of your kitchen design. A rustic kitchen could have a vintage tin planter. A farmhouse kitchen would look cute with a shallow basket holding a few porcelain or ceramic jars.

For those with a modern kitchen, you could choose a sleek glass or black planter with a square shape and crisp corners. Earthy or bohemian kitchens will look right at home with terra cotta pots. The idea is to create a garden that’s both decorative and functional for growing herbs.

5. Modern Herb Planters

If you love technology and innovation, consider buying a modern herb planter. These are more than just pots. They are a complete growing system. What makes them stand out is that many come with a grow light. This lets you enjoy the hobby of indoor gardening, no matter what kind of light your kitchen has.

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Look for herb garden ideas that will work with the design of your kitchen. You could have a small modern planter that sits on the counter and grows a handful of small herbs. Or you could have a full-sized planter that sits on the floor and grows many herbs and plants.

There are other modern planters that take the guide work out of caring for your herbs. They have a double-walled design that suspends the plant above the water level. Then if you over water the plant, you won’t drown it. If you forget to water it for a while, the plants can still reach the reservoir and pull from the excess water.

6. Planter Ideas

Your options are limitless when it comes to creating your kitchen garden. Sure, you could have your standard windowsill planter where you plant herbs in several small pots and line them up on a shelf. Or you could have a single trough-style planter that you place several herbs inside of.

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If you’re handy, you could build your own planter to fit the exact size of the space you have available. Use some spare wood you have lying around and attach a few pressure clamps. Then you can adjust their size to hold a pot suspended in place.

Another cute idea is finding a vintage milk bottle carrier to place mason or other glass jars inside. You can then move the carrier about with the handle. This makes it easy to move your herbs about the kitchen or house to get the ideal amount of light.

Look for ways you can customize your garden. Maybe there’s a sign on it with your name or an inspirational saying that speaks to you. Don’t forget to add the herb labels as the finishing touch.

7. Potted Herbs

If you decide to put your herbs in pots, make sure you set them up for success by planting them correctly. You’ll want to use the right type of soil or potting mix. Not all herbs enjoy rich dirt. Some prefer a more arid and sandy composition.

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You’ll also want to have proper drainage for your herb plants. You can achieve this with a hole in the bottom of the pot. If this isn’t possible, create a layer of rocks on the bottom. This will create drainage space under the soil for the water to drain away from the roots. However, it doesn’t completely remove the water, so if you forget to water your herbs, the roots can still reach the excess moisture.

Place your potted herbs in an area where they will get as much natural light as possible. This will help them to grow with plenty of leaves.

8. Vertical Herb Gardens

The beauty of herbs is they don’t need a lot of space. These aren’t like the plants outside in your landscaping or garden; you only need small herb plants to have plenty of fresh seasoning for your cooking. If you lack square footage, then the only solution is to create a vertical garden.

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These indoor gardens use the often unused vertical space in your kitchen to grow your plants. You could put this garden idea to practice in your kitchen by hanging a vertical planter on your wall. If you don’t have the wall space, there are tower planters that can hold multiple herb plants on various levels.

To make your vertical planter a success, place the plants that like drier soil on the top and plants that prefer more water on the bottom. Then place the plants that enjoy the sunlight towards the light and those who prefer indirect light on the other side.

9. Wall Mounted Indoor Herb Gardens

The traditional method for growing herbs and other plants is in pots or planters. However, herb pots aren’t your only option. Instead, you could grow your favorite herbs in a wall hanging. Some planters have multiple spaces for growing several herbs. They are sometimes made from cloth or fabric but can also be wood or plastic.

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Mount the wall hanging planter on a blank space on your wall. Then dedicate each compartment to an herb plant. You could have parsley, lemon balm, and basil, to name a few. This keeps all of your plants contained in one easily maintained planter. The separate compartments also ensure that one plant doesn’t infringe on any of the others.

Another option for your wall hanging is to mount bars on your wall. They might look similar to a towel rod. Then hang small pots on hooks from the bar. Ikea has kitchen organizational kits that make this idea easy to implement in your kitchen.

10. Kitchen Window Herb Gardens

Just like all other plants, your herbs will enjoy the sunshine. If you want your indoor plants to flourish, consider building a windowsill herb garden. The easiest way to do this is by building a single trough for planting different herbs in. This gives you one pot to maintain and water. The downside of this garden is that you risk one plant taking water and nutrients from another.

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Your other option is to build a shelf on which you can place several pots. This gives you the freedom to move the plants around as needed to find the perfect growing spot for each one. You can also easily bring the pot with the herb you want to cook with over to your workspace. This eliminates making several trips back and forth as you’re cooking.

If your kitchen faces the wrong direction, your window may not get enough light. You could compromise by putting your herb garden in a different windowsill that does get the right amount of light.

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Indoor Herb Garden FAQs

Which herbs grow best indoors?

The best herbs to grow indoors are basil, oregano, parsley, and rosemary. These are perennial herbs that you can get from your local hardware store or garden center. You could even grow many of them from a clipping taken from a more mature plant.

Which herbs can be potted together?

You can grow sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and oregano together. This makes sense since they are all Mediterranean herbs that you see used together when cooking. Basil and parsley grow well together because they prefer similar growing conditions. Mint should always be by itself.

How do you keep herbs alive indoors?

The most important things to consider are proper watering and sunlight. Create adequate drainage so that the roots don’t rot. Then water them just enough to make them happy. Place the herbs in an area of your kitchen that gets plenty of natural sunlight. Then, learn how to harvest your herbs correctly so that you don’t damage the plant when taking your clippings.

Andra DelMonico

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With over ten years of experience, Andra understands the unique challenges that come with home improvement projects and interior design.

With over ten years of experience, Andra understands the unique challenges that come with home improvement projects and interior design.

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