18 Brilliant and Creative DIY Herb Gardens for Indoors and Outdoors

Regardless of whether you have a small garden, a huge garden, or no garden at all, there should be no excuse for not growing your herbs.

They’re very easy to maintain, and there truly is nothing better than picking your very own fresh herbs right in your home. You can build a big garden feature or a subtler indoor hanging garden or wall; either way, an herb garden won’t only provide you with fresh produce and delicious food, but it’ll also brighten up your home.

And don’t even get me started on the wonderful smells that will be emanating from your little plants!

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• 1. Mason Jar Garden
• 2. Herb Spiral
• 3. Milk Bottles Indoor Herb Garden
• 4. Faux Ladder Planter
• 5. Gutter Planter
• 6. Simple Hanging Garden
• 7. Coffee Mug Herb Garden
• 8. Bottle-Top Vertical Garden
• 9. Pallet Planter
• 10. Vertical Garden Wall
• 11. Indoor Garden Wall
• 12. Crooked Pot Garden
• 13. Hanging Bottles
• 14. Wine Bottle Holder
• 15. Shoe Organizer Planter
• 16. Repurposed Planter
• 17. The Herb Grower's Cheat Sheet
• 18. Vintage Tea Pots

1. Mason Jar Garden

The Mason jar craze is still in full force, and I don’t think it’ll be dying down anytime soon. So when it comes to using them for DIY projects, making a wall herb garden just seems like the next logical step!

Without holes for drainage, you have to be careful not to overwater your plants; you could also put some stones in the bottom of the jar so that the water sits there and not in the soil.

2. Herb Spiral

This spiral idea is absolutely stunning and will make for a wonderful feature in your garden; depending on how much space you have, you can make it as big or small as you like. With a raised garden bed design, your herbs will be safe from weeds and better protected from cold temperatures.

3. Milk Bottles Indoor Herb Garden

A Milk Bottles Indoor Herb Garden is a fun and eco-friendly way to repurpose empty milk bottles into cute planters for herbs. This DIY project is perfect for creating a compact and charming indoor herb garden, adding a touch of greenery to your home while recycling old bottles.

4. Faux Ladder Planter

I just love the ladder design of this planter – it just really suits the outdoors. You don’t have to be a professional carpenter to pull off this relatively easy build, and the best part is that the whole thing won’t cost you more than $50.

5. Gutter Planter

A Gutter Planter for herbs is a creative way to grow your favorite herbs in a long, narrow space by repurposing old gutters. Hung on a wall or fence, it creates a vertical garden, making it perfect for small spaces while keeping your herbs organized and easy to access.

6. Simple Hanging Garden

This indoor hanging garden is the epitome of elegance; the minimalist design is what makes it so appealing. It won’t take all that long to make this, and you actually don’t need that many supplies either. Just make sure to pick a spot in your home that gets enough sunlight.

7. Coffee Mug Herb Garden

A Coffee Mug Herb Garden is a charming and compact way to grow herbs indoors using small, decorative mugs as planters. This DIY project is perfect for limited space, offering a quirky yet functional way to keep fresh herbs like basil, mint, or parsley right on your kitchen counter.

8. Bottle-Top Vertical Garden

Not only is this project adorable and functional, but it’s a great way to reuse those old plastic two-liter bottles. The opening at the bottom provides the necessary drainage, and the shape makes your herbs look like mini trees.

9. Pallet Planter

Yes, the pallet projects truly seem never-ending, which is fantastic when considering that these things are pretty easy to get for free. This project is actually ridiculously easy, and you get to paint and decorate your planter however you want.

I think some chalkboard paint could work well here, too – that way, you can name each herb.

10. Vertical Garden Wall

A lack of physical space shouldn’t deter you from having your very own herb garden, so going vertical is the perfect option. This stand-alone wire netting wall is pure brilliance, and despite its genius function, it is absolutely beautiful! It looks like a modern art creation.

11. Indoor Garden Wall

This is one of those super-easy projects that come out looking absolutely incredible. With just a few tin buckets, picture hangers, and your plants, of course, you’ll have this beautiful display up in no time, bringing both visual beauty and a lovely, fresh aroma to your home.

12. Crooked Pot Garden

I adore this crooked pot idea – it’s just so charming and cute! A metal rod through the middle keeps your wonky pots in place so that they just look like they’re about to fall over, but won’t actually fall over.

If you’re buying everything new, including the herbs, this pretty little project will only set you back about $25.

13. Hanging Bottles

These mercury glass bottles are absolutely beautiful, but don’t fret if you can’t find any – you can simply customize plastic bottles by cutting holes into them. I’d recommend a nice paint job if you’re using regular plastic bottles.

14. Wine Bottle Holder

I just love coming face-to-face with the ingenious creativity that some people possess. This DIYer decided to turn her vertical IKEA wine bottle holder horizontally, pop in some herbs in glasses, and turn it into a stunningly modern indoor herb garden.

15. Shoe Organizer Planter

A Shoe Organizer Planter is a creative way to repurpose a hanging shoe rack by transforming it into a vertical herb garden. This DIY setup allows you to maximize space, using each pocket to grow different herbs, making it ideal for small outdoor areas or even indoor kitchens.

16. Repurposed Planter

A Repurposed Planter can turn vintage tea tins, like those from Twinings, into charming herb containers. This DIY idea not only gives old tins a second life but also adds a touch of vintage flair to your indoor garden.

17. The Herb Grower's Cheat Sheet

This is a handy "Herb Grower's Cheat Sheet" that gives you all the info you need to grow herbs indoors or outdoors. It shows which herbs grow best in certain seasons, when to plant them, how to take care of them, and when to harvest, making it super easy to keep your herbs thriving.

18. Vintage Tea Pots

If you’re lucky enough to already have a few of these gorgeous vintage silver tea or coffee pots, then you’re already halfway there. Otherwise, just head out to thrift stores or flea markets to pick some up for a good price.

This is such an unorthodox way to repurpose such beautiful pieces, so it’ll make a real statement in your kitchen.