Growing Herbs in Containers

Tip: Shell Herb Garden

If you'd like to grow some of your own herbs for cooking purposes, why not make the garden they are grown in decorative? Plant the herbs in various clam shells and conk shells for display!

Needed:

• various shells
• potting soil (seeding blend)
• measuring cup (or any kind of scoop)
• watering can and water
• herb seeds (parsley, basil, sage, rosemary, thyme, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Choose various shells with deep crevices.
2. Fill shells with potting soil (using the measuring cup as a scoop).
3. Sprinkle potting soil with various herb seeds.
4. Gently water the soil and seeds.
5. Place in your outdoor garden, kitchen, windowsill or anywhere you want decorative plants.
6. Once the herb plants are 1 inch tall, transplant in a prepared area (or even deeper shells) for continued growth.

In natural shells, this garden looks quite nice outdoors. It blends in with the surrounding area and gives a subtle, decorative touch.

 

Additional step: have adults or children paint the shells before planting the garden for a more vibrant looking garden.

This project is quite easy, and can be done by the youngest child.

Archive: Growing Herbs in a Container Garden

I am interested in growing herbs in a 14-20 inch pot on my deck this summer. Is it possible to grow them in a pot or will they spread too much for that type of gardening?