DIY Of The Week: Glass Jar Herb Garden

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If you’ve always wanted to grow your own herbs but didn’t know how to start, this tutorial from Buzzfeed is super easy and uses materials you probably already have. It’s Eco-friendly in that it utilizes old glass jars, and you won’t need to buy pre-packaged herbs from the store anymore. Is this something you would try out? Here’s how it’s done.

Materials:

  • Old glass jars or wide mouth mason jars with the labels removed.
  • Masking Tape
  • Black chalk paint
  • pain brush
  • Rocks, gravel, pebbles, or marbles
  • Poitting soil, preferably moisture control
  • Herb seeds of choice.

Instructions

  • Make sure your jar is clean and dry. Use masking tape to tape off a rectangular section on the side of the jar where you want your chalkboard label to go.
  • Apply chalkboard paint to the rectangle and let dry for one hour.
  • Remove masking tape, and write the herb you are planting in chalk on the label.
  • Add 1-2 inches of rocks or pebbles to the jar. Fill with potting mix leaving some space at the top, about 1 inch.
  • Plant herb seeds and top with a small handful of potting mix. Lightly water the top of soil.
  • Place indoor near a window or a place that gets plenty of sunlight. Follow care instructions on the seed packages. Enjoy!