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Outdoor · June 2, 2020

DIY Herb Garden

I’ve been seeing this really cool trend of DIY Herb Gardens all over Pinterest and Instagram here lately and I wanted to join in! I originally wanted to build a big raised garden bed like most I have seen on there.

But, since this is my very first time trying to garden anything, I figured I would start a little smaller! I will see how this goes this year, and maybe upgrade to a larger raised garden bed next year!

This is also perfect if you don’t have a lot of space, but still want to try to grow your own herbs. I will share everything I used for it below and just how I created my DIY herb garden. And I am pretty proud of it! I love how it turned out and I love being able to grow my own herbs and use them without having to make a trip to the grocery store!

DIY Herb Garden on the Porch
Look at this pretty finished herb garden!

Supplies Needed for DIY Herb Garden:

  • A large bucket or container to plant the herbs in
  • Herbs
  • Potting soil
Herb Garden and Watering Can
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Getting Started

As you can see, you don’t really need a lot of supplies to get started on this project. And if you know me, then you know I love easy and simple DIYs so this was a perfect project for me!

This idea originally came across my mind when I stumbled upon that beautiful, large galvanized bucket at a local thrift store.

As soon as I saw it, I thought it would be perfect to plant herbs in!

Galvanized Bucket for Herb Garden
This is the bucket I found at our local thrift store!

At this point, I had been tirelessly asking my hubby to help me build a raised bed for a herb garden so he was very happy that I decided to use this bucket instead!

He doesn’t have to build anything, and it is a great test run for the future.

Another great thing about this bucket is that it already had holes drilled into the bottom of it for drainage! So this really was a perfect find!

I suggest looking at your local thrift shops too in search for a container or large bucket like I got.

Their prices should be pretty reasonable and I think it is totally fine if it is rusty or chippy. In fact, you know I prefer it that way!

Choosing Herbs

Before you go to your local nursery to choose your herbs, you really need to do some research first. Some herbs don’t play nice together and would not thrive when planted next to each other in the same container.

Before we actually went to the nursery, I sat down and made a list of what herbs could be planted next to each other.

Herbs I Got For My DIY Herb Garden:

  • Lavender
  • Marjoram
  • Sage
  • Parsley
  • Thyme
Herbs for Herb Garden
These are all the herbs I bought for the garden.
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I also made the mistake and bought some mint too even though it wasn’t on my list. When I got home, I researched it more and I am so glad I did.

Turns out mint is very aggressive and will take over all the other herbs if you plant it with others! So I decided to plant my mint all by itself in it’s own special container.

And let me tell you, it is definitely thriving!

Planting Mint
Here you can see the mint planted in my vintage watering can.

I had an extra vintage watering can so I was able to plant it in there and it seems to be doing just fine. I also have other herbs planted in separate containers too such as basil and rosemary.

So if you want to plant a herb that doesn’t play nicely with others, don’t be afraid to get a few extra planters and just plant them separately.

Mint in Watering Can
Look at all that mint!
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Planting The Herbs

You will definitely need a lot of potting soil depending on the size of bucket or container you get! Keep that in mind when you are getting your supplies together. We pretty much used a whole bag of potting soil.

After I poured the soil in, I placed each herb in the spot I wanted to plant it in. I wanted to make sure each herb had enough room to grow before I actually planted it.

Galvanized Bucket with Potting Soil
Here is the bucket full of potting soil, ready for herbs!

Once I decided where I wanted to place them all, I got busy planting! I tried to give them all enough room so that they could grow and thrive without affecting the other herbs in the bucket.

I may have enough room to add another herb right in the center of the bucket too. If I do, I will probably add in some oregano. I originally wanted that too but our local nursery was out of that.

Placing the Herbs
This was my original idea for planting all the herbs- until I read that mint will take over the whole thing! So I took that out and left everything else.

Completing The Project

Now that you got everything planted, you are pretty much done! You just need to decide where you want to keep your DIY herb garden out.

Again, research is key here too. Make sure you read about your herbs and whether or not they like full sun or partial sun too.

We decided to put our herbs in the corner of our front porch.

It is partially shaded but it also gets a lot of morning sun and my herbs seem to really like that!

I shared all about our Spring Front Porch earlier and I think this herb garden is the perfect addition to it! I am so excited to see the progress and how they are growing each day!

Finished Herb Garden
All the herbs are planted in their new home!
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I hope all this information has inspired you to create your own DIY herb garden too! It really is so easy and it is so much fun to plant your own produce!

In fact, it makes me want to try my hand at planting veggies too! But I think I may wait until next year for that. (Update- I did try my hand in some DIY Raised Garden Beds, so be sure to check that out as well!)

I am taking little baby steps because I used to seriously have a very black thumb so I am trying hard to improve my gardening and plant mom skills!

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Thanks for stopping by and reading today. I would love to know if you have ever tried your hand at a herb garden too? And if so, what herbs are your favorite to plant as well?!

In: Outdoor · Tagged: DIY, Herb Garden, porch

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Comments

  1. Olivia says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:15 am

    I love having fresh herbs during the summer! I just planted a pot with some basil and cilantro– my two favorites to cook with! I also have some mint and lavender in their own pots. Lovely post and beautiful website too!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Thank you so much Olivia! I have some basil growing too in a separate pot. Love cooking with that as well!

      Reply
  2. Single Mom Chapters says

    June 3, 2020 at 6:50 am

    I love everything about this post 😍 The pictures are beautifully taken. It makes me want to grow my own herb garden. I’m definitely gonna plant some herbs soon 🥰❤️

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Awe thank you so much! You should definitely try to grow your own herb garden too! It’s been a lot of fun!

      Reply
  3. Monika Gil says

    June 3, 2020 at 7:38 am

    It is a great post! I don’t have space for the bih herb garden but I do have a few little ones in my kitchen! Thanks for sharing x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:59 am

      No problem! I think growing herbs anywhere is just so much fun!

      Reply
  4. Linda Purcell says

    June 3, 2020 at 10:58 am

    I love your little herb garden. Mine is in the ground but I use it almost everyday. You will get so much joy from it. It looks beautiful and is useful too.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Thank you so much Linda! I have definitely been enjoying it for sure!

      Reply
  5. Aislinn Short says

    June 3, 2020 at 11:00 am

    This is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen!! Thank you so much for sharing!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Awe thank you so much Aislinn. I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  6. Love, Em says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    This is a really cute DIY. You always come up with some of the most amazing things to make! This would be a really cute thing to do with the kids or have as a summer decorative item. It would also look really nice in a window box! Thanks for sharing,

    Em x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      Awe thank you so much! And yes, this is a perfect kid activity or it would definitely look great in a window box too! Great ideas!

      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    Love how you have these all in one big container – perfect for townhome life!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you! I think so too. It definitely makes it much more compact!

      Reply
  8. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    I love this so much! I have a few individually potted herbs like mint and basil, and it’s so great having them around for cooking whenever I want to use one. I would love to expand and have a fun combined garden like this too!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Yes! They definitely are perfect for cooking. I’ve been enjoying being able to grab some fresh herbs whenever I want to for dinner as well!

      Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    June 3, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    This is so clever, I never would have thought to plant herbs in the same bed! I’ve always wanted to plant herbs, but my attempts so far have been…unfruitful. I’m definitely going to try this (after doing research about which herbs to plant together). Great post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      Yes! Definitely try it out! It’s so worth it. And you can always plant them in separate containers too if need be!

      Reply
  10. Kalin says

    June 3, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    This is so cute and such a creative idea! I love the look of greenery in vintage pots and containers

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much Kalin. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  11. Valerie Hughes says

    June 3, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    Great DIY on herb gardening. My favorite is mint because it makes the yard smell great and it keeps mosquitos away! I have tried most herbs with mixed results.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you so much! And I did not know that mint keeps mosquitoes away! So great to hear. I am very prone to getting bit so I think I will move my mint plant next to wherever I am sitting out on the porch to prevent this. Thanks for sharing that!

      Reply
  12. Amanda says

    June 3, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    Thanks for this. Definitely worth considering. And doesn’t take much space after all.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      Yes! It definitely is! And it’s perfect if you want to do it, but don’t have much space. It’s very compact!

      Reply
  13. Lindsey says

    June 3, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    I love the bin that you used to plant all your herbs! I hope they grow well for you!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you Lindsey! I hope so too! So far, so good!

      Reply
  14. Sarah says

    June 3, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    Oh wow! This is such a great idea! I love that you upcycled the galvanised bucket, your herb garden is so pretty!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2020 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you so much Sarah! I am glad I found a use for the bucket too!

      Reply
  15. Chris - CJ Attractions Guide says

    June 4, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Great idea, looks really great too, i love having fresh herbs around so I csn just throw them in cooking

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 4, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Yes! It is so convenient to have them around for that!

      Reply
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    June 4, 2020 at 8:38 am

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  17. Adam says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:18 am

    This something I’d like to try with the kids help, think I will get my mum involved too, this is her department.

    My brother moved in to a house, where they planted Mint in the garden 🤦‍♂️ Not a good idea 😂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 4, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Yes you should! It would be a fun kids project! And yeah mint definitely takes over quickly!

      Reply
      • Adam says

        June 7, 2020 at 3:57 pm

        I’ve not found a suitable container at home, so I’ve got my mum looking for what she’s got 😂

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  18. lifestyleseason says

    June 4, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Great post! I love growing herbs and this looks so cool!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 4, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you so much! I am definitely loving growing herbs too!

      Reply
  19. Jenn says

    June 4, 2020 at 11:36 am

    This post was made for me! I too have been wanting a raised garden. I’m the type that would get distracted or bored with it so starting out smaller would be good. I also had no idea some herbs couldn’t be planted with each other! So thank you for that information. Also your set up with the bucket, watering can, and succulents is the cutest thing ever!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 4, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      No problem! I am so glad you enjoyed the post! I hope you try it out and love it too!

      Reply
  20. Leigh says

    June 4, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    Oh I love this idea, I am going to try this as I use so many herbs during cooking especially basil & coriander. Great tip about the mint – I think I would have done exactly the same thing.

    Fab blog too!

    Leigh x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 4, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Yes! You should definitely try it out! It’s been so awesome for cooking for sure!

      Reply
  21. Ashley says

    June 4, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    I love your herb garden! My daughter and I started to grow some veggies, a herb garden is next on our list! xxx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:29 am

      Awe yay! You should definitely start a herb garden too! Its been a lot of fun so far!

      Reply
  22. Brooke says

    June 4, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    I love growing fresh herbs. Your planters are so cute too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:31 am

      Thank you so much. I am loving the fresh herbs too!

      Reply
  23. Sophie says

    June 4, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    This is so cute, I’ve always considered growing my own herbs (makes sense for a food blogger) but I always thought I’d need more space than this. Thanks for sharing yours, you’ve given me a couple of ideas for how I could use my space better x

    Sophie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:34 am

      Yes you should definitely try it! You don’t need much space to start one!

      Reply
  24. Helen says

    June 4, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    I love adding fresh herbs to cooking. It gives the meal so much more flavour than dried herbs. I’m currently growing basil, coriander and parsley 🙂

    Helen
    Tea in the Tub

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:34 am

      Yes! I totally agree! You can’t beat fresh herbs!

      Reply
  25. Lisa says

    June 4, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    I love this, Charity! Having a mini herb garden is such a lovely thing, you’ve always got fresh herbs at your fingertips and the feeling of satisfaction you get from growing your own just can’t be beaten! And yes, mint (and sage) is a thug so best to plant separately 🙂 Lisa x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 12:35 am

      Thank you so much Lisa! I didn’t know sage was aggressive too! That’s good to know. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  26. Elaine Fitzpatrick says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    I too have planted hervs during lo kdown in pots. My mint is in a separate pot as I learned the hard lesson in a previous garden!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      Oh yes! I can’t believe how fast mint can spread!

      Reply
  27. Kayleigh says

    June 5, 2020 at 1:09 am

    This looks like such an incredible little garden, I really wish that I had the garden space to do something like this. Thanks for sharing x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you so much Kayleigh. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  28. Nancy says

    June 5, 2020 at 6:12 am

    Oooh! I always love seeing people growing their own plants. Big plus when it is edible! I love that the bucket is your vibe. I love that it was easy to transplant the little pots into the big buckets. Keep it up!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Yes I love it too! I was so happy when I found the bucket. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it!

      Reply
  29. Sarah Mark says

    June 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    I love this project and how you styled it! I’m hoping to do a small pot of herbs for our kitchen window soon to add some life into the kitchen, I love herbs!
    Thank you for sharing
    Sarah
    http://Www.simplysarahjayneloves.com

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks Sarah! Planting herbs on the kitchen window is a great idea too!

      Reply
  30. Gabby says

    June 5, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    I love how your herb garden is looking! I usually grow tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, green onions and kale! I want to start growing parsley and cilantro. This definitely inspired me to go hop on a new garden project! Thank you for sharing.

    Much love always,
    GABBY | http://www.gabbyabigaill.com

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      You should definitely do it! I want to start growing some veggies too! That would be a lot of fun!

      Reply
  31. Alison Kelly says

    June 5, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Beautiful and delicious! I hope you get a good crop! Thanks for the post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 5, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you. I hope I do as well!

      Reply
  32. Alexis says

    June 6, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    I have an herb garden too but yours in much more aesthetically pleasing than mine lol. Love all your posts!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 6, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      Awe thank you so much Alexis! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  33. Mark Crone says

    June 6, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    A simple yet brilliant idea. There’s absolutely nothing like fresh herbs especially with all the home cooking of late. And you are right about mint. Keep it on its own (for mint juleps…). Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 7, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      Yes! I am so glad I kept the mint separate because it is really growing like crazy right now!

      Reply
  34. Cassie says

    June 6, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    This is adorable! I love that you planted it in a metal bucket! Our herbs are literally the only thing growing consistently in our garden this year. My cilantro is almost out of hand! I think by this fall I’ll have the handy hubby build some planter boxes (talked about it all spring) to keep herbs on the back deck. It’s a much closer walk from the kitchen!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 7, 2020 at 11:53 pm

      Yes! That’s exactly why I wanted to be able to keep them on the front porch! So much easier to walk out there from the kitchen!

      Reply
  35. Britt says

    June 7, 2020 at 1:22 am

    This is great! We have an herb garden out on the back deck and I LOVE having fresh herbs so readily available. We’ve been talking about creating a second to expand our selection in the future. My favourite is mint (I love making tea out of it) while my husband LOVES his dill!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 7, 2020 at 11:55 pm

      Yes! I am loving it too. My favorite so far has been mint too!

      Reply
  36. Al says

    June 7, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I just love gardening right now. This post is amazing. You’re so creative with your designs. I wish my mind worked like yours!
    Al xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 7, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      Awe thanks so much Al! I just love doing things like this. It keeps my mind busy and productive!

      Reply
  37. Sonam - Kind Culture says

    June 7, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    This looks so lovely! ☺

    I grow mint, parsley & basil in my garden. The taste from store bought and home grown is so different! Definitely worth doing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 7, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Yes, I totally agree! You can definitely tell the difference between store bought and homegrown!

      Reply
  38. Jen says

    June 7, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    This is timely because my husband just ordered some strawberry plants for our backyard. I’ll have to share this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 7, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      Oh yes! Please do! I would love to get some strawberry and/or fruit plants too! Maybe that can be my next project!

      Reply
  39. Ellis James Designs says

    June 8, 2020 at 10:46 am

    Never occurred to me you can do this! In theory I knew of herb boxes or something similar but planting them in a chic bucket like this just never passed my mind. Forwarding this idea to my mother, she’s trying her hand at gardening and we’re running out of space!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      Awe yay! Glad you found this useful! And yes, so far it is doing really well in this bucket!

      Reply
  40. Jenny in Neverland says

    June 8, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Your DIY herb garden looks fab! I’ve been wanting to grow my own herbs for AGES cos I’m a very herby person with my meals so I’ll definitely consider doing something like this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      You definitely should! I love it so far and I am so happy I did it!

      Reply
  41. Amanda says

    June 8, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    Your set up is so cute! Thanks for the tips, I’ve been thinking of starting a little garden.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you! You definitely should! I am so glad I did! It’s been a lot of fun!

      Reply
  42. Under flowery sky says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    It’s always so practical. I love my basile and other spices
    like that. Thanks for experiences, I love your vintage look.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you. I always love the vintage look too!

      Reply
  43. Meaghan says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Aww this is so cute, I love it!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you so much! I love it too!

      Reply
  44. Olivia says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    This is such a cute idea, one of the best DIY I’ve seen! Perfect for the summer 🙂 Thanks for sharing xo

    xoxo Olivia | https://www.oliviaandbeauty.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2020 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you so much! I think it is perfect for Summer too!

      Reply
  45. Maria says

    June 9, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    I just love how you used the watering can as a planter!! Such a cute and inventive planter:)

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 9, 2020 at 11:07 pm

      Thank you! I thought so too! I am glad it is prospering in it as well.

      Reply
  46. Luke Slater says

    June 12, 2020 at 10:53 am

    I absolutely adore herbs and I love experimenting with them in my cooking, I’ve always loved to grow a herb garden and this has given me some inspiration to give it a go 😁

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 12, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      Awe yay! Glad it could give you some inspiration! You should definitely do it!

      Reply
  47. Joseph Harrison says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    Love this post!

    Joseph

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 18, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it!

      Reply

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