Blogger Pittsburgh, PA on Mar 16, 2013

Create a Custom Indoor Herb Garden Design from Mason Jars

Wouldn't it be fantastic to have a custom indoor herb garden you could hang on your kitchen wall?

This comes in handy when you don't have a ton of counter space. Plus, who doesn't like a pizza with fresh basil and mozzarella (I'm hoping some of you do!!).

This project was inspired by a blog post over at Camille Styles. I modified it a bit (with their permission) by creating an oil rubbed bronze & copper effect on a wood board.

This artistic touch could come in handy for any number of projects. It's a simple & inexpensive technique that you can do yourself.

You can then mount mason jars to the board with stainless steel clamps. This allows the jars to be removed and cleaned if you'd like to add different herbs over time. Way cool!!

So you get fresh herbs and a conversation piece that begs for bragging rights.

Here are some pics of the project for inspiration. ...»

Time: 2 Hours Cost: $30 Difficulty: Easy

To see more: http://www.homerepairtutor.com/custom-indoor-herb-garden-design/

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CC Chattanooga, TN

I so Dig this! I have a ton of Mason jars...another plus(of this project): you get the aroma(s)!
Thanks!

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Marilee H Youngstown, OH

This looks great, but what do you do for real drainage in the "pots"?

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Ruth O Suwanee, GA

Sorry, Home Repair Tutor, but those herbs will likely not survive very long in those mason jars, primarily because of no drainage, and not enough light indoors. Some herbs can be grown indoors for a limited time if they are right up in a window for maximum light. Anything on a wall away from the window will eventually peter out for lack of light. Most people overwater indoor plants, and doing that with herbs will definitely rot their roots in the mason jars. Nice way to put together the hardware, though.

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 1
Rachel Medina Ogallala, NE

Great idea:)

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Terri J York, PA

Perfect idea and I have just the spot to put them where they will get light and I will also remember to water them. I love the smell of fresh herbs. Just pray that when I go on vacation, my neighbor remembers them, unlike he did with my bamboo last year:(

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Luisa C Floral Park, NY

GREAT IDEA...

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Luisa C. Hope you had a great Monday :)

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks Ruth O for your comment. I'm hoping the basil and cilantro do somewhat well. This is mounted right next to our sliding glass door which gets a ton of natural light. What this project is calling for is a followup to see if the plants make it or not :)

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 1
Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Sorry to hear about your bamboo Terri J :(
You must really like your neighbor, LOL, to have him water the plants again.

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 1
Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD

Excellent idea!!

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
Ellie W Zebulon, NC

why use good canning jars? why not recycle some of those plastic mayo jars? I could get very upset if anyone took my canning jars

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

It's either that or I have to take them with me. This time though, there will be a big note stuck on his back door - DO NOT FORGET MY HERBS ARE THIRSTY, for him to see as a message.

on Mar 18, 2013 · Like 0
David Orlando, FL

Great Idea
Think I WILL DO THIS AT HOME IN CANADA. can do this in the cold winter
susan

on Mar 19, 2013 · Like 0
Nancy S Lagrange, GA

I love the many uses that all of you come together to do. I am in favor of growing anything, anywhere. Someone up above and I agree.. any thing that you plant in a mason jar is NOT going to grow very long without getting root bound. I have no clue as to how to make a hole in the bottom of them for drainage. It would be beautiful tho to do if someone can figure out the drainage hole with breaking the glass. I am also amazed at the many ways and more than useful ways you all come up with ...»
useful ways to have them in our houses. I've not had a problem with any of them except this one.. any ideas, please share.. thank you.

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0
Rachel Chandler Canada

Im going to make this and put it in my kitchen. I have the perfect spot for it, already picked out.

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0
Rachel Chandler Canada

Nancy s...Ellie w had a good idea. use plastic mayo bottles. that way, a hole could b put in the bottom for drainage.

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0
Ellie W Zebulon, NC

Thank you Rachel, most times mayo jars are trashed as we can't use them for canning. This would be a perfect use for them.

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 1
Gregory Hart Clarkson, KY

Won't cost me a thing to build one of these... That is if your family used to a family of food canners. My house and attic is full of antique mason jars from my parents time and their parent's time.

on Mar 22, 2013 · Like 0
Mary M Smyrna, TN

wow im doing this! use different size jars... hang it sideways and put office supplies in it.
it sould work in the kitchen too~

on Mar 22, 2013 · Like 1
Rhonda Robinson Tampa, FL

looking to complete this project. need jars. Antique mason jars sounds good..well tomatoe sauce does too.

on Apr 12, 2013 · Like 0
Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA

Haha, I hear ya Ellie. It's mostly a style thing

on Apr 12, 2013 · Like 0
Ellie W Zebulon, NC

SO MUCH FOR STYLE, LIKE I SAID I COULD & WOULD GET UPSET & RATHER TESTY OVER MY CANNING JARS. I LOVE TO CAN EVERYTHING IN SITE. LOL

on Apr 13, 2013 · Like 0
Dale Barlow

Terri, why not take the jars to your neighbor and make it easier for them to remember to water them? They could also enjoy the plants while you are gone. Enjoy your vacation!

2 days ago · Like 0
Nancy R Decatur, IL

For Heavens Sakes people do you have to pick everything apart!! Soon people will not post any ideas because of the negativity. Think before you post and how would you feel.

2 days ago · Like 1
Dale Barlow

Thank you, Nancy R., I was thinking the same thing. I talked to someone yesterday that has been using this idea for a while now and she said that she drills 3small holes in the bottom of her jars with a small bit and her Dremmel. This would be easy to do in canning jars, mayo jars or any kind of container. If anyone wants to use these planters they will find a way to do it, not point at all the reasons it won't, LOL. Have a great day!

22 hours ago · Like 0