Mini gardens are so much fun to start up. They test your patience and, in the end, give you a beautifully gratifying feeling. And these 15 DIY herb gardens are perfect to grow right alongside your kiddos. Have them be involved from the initial seed planting. They’ll love being a part of watching it blossom into something brand new.
1. Canned Windowsill Planters
Grab some cans, dip them in some paint, and start planting! With some help from
2. Wall Hanging Planter
You can hang them up too! Just check out these snazzy designs from
3. Upside-Down Planters
4. Teacup Planters
5. Gutter Mount Planters
How unique is this?
6. Cubby Hole Planter
7. Baking Pan Planter
8. IKEA Pint Glass Planters
This is a great IKEA hack! Snag some inexpensive pint glasses and then use them as your planters! Snag all of the tutorial by following along at
9. Wooden Box Planter
If you want to add a bit of farmhouse quality to the house, grab a wooden box as your starting point. We found this inspiration by perusing the fabulous inspiration at
10. Micro Planters
Have you ever thought about creating a micro herb garden? Grab the essentials at Etsy and easily become smitten once that first tiny sprout comes to life. The kiddos will be really excited about this one!
11. Burlap Bag Planters
Yes, even burlap bags can be your start to your very own herb garden. For those that love some cottage charm, grab the details of this idea by visiting
12. Shoe Organizer Planter
13. Tea Tin Planters
Just like those cans in the first project, old tea tins work wonders for your herb garden as well. They’ll add a vintage charm to the end design and you can set them up nicely on the windowsills. Find it at
14. Bottle Planters
Old glass bottles could do it too. If your past novice experience – since you’ll be working with glass – this is a great project for you to try. Check it out at
15. Painted Mason Jar Planters
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