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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Container Herb Garden


Remember the free yellow wicker table I picked up from a yard sale a few weeks ago?  As soon as I bought it home, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.  It is now the stage for our very colorful container herb garden!


The larger pots, which contain rosemary, basil and mint, were plastic terra cotta colored pots I used last year for my container garden.  I gave them a new look by spray painting them in some of my favorite bright colors.  The small cherub terra cotta pot with lavender, was a trash to treasure find.  I used an ivory/antique white spray paint for that pot.   


Above the herbs, I hung a small white plate I picked up from a thrift shop.  I traced a font from Microsoft Word onto the plate using a yellow highlighter.  Then went back and filled in the letters using a black Sharpie.

We're looking forward to enjoying fresh herbs all Summer long!

Thanks for stopping by!


I'm sharing our colorful herb garden with:

A Soft Place To Land - DIY Day The Outdoor Edition

DIY Day @ ASPTL



A Southern Daydreamer - Outdoor Wednesday



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12 comments:

  1. Still LearningJune 9, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I LOVE it!! Mary Ellen, I am so impressed by how creative you have become. I was thinking about doing a container herb garden yesterday. I wasn't sure what kind of container I had to use. I have a brown thumb ha ha. I really love all the projects you are doing!

    Jenn

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  2. Theresa PlasJune 9, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Your herbs look delish and I love the plate!

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  3. The Painted HomeJune 9, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    HI! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice comments. You need "D" hooks to hang things, like the window you have. Here's a link to an example.
    http://thepaintedhome.blogspot.com/2009/10/shutter-memolibrary.html
    good luck, send me a pic when it's up!
    :) Denise

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  4. Erica (Irene)June 9, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    I love your plate idea, so cute. Your herbs look so good. This year my herbs are also blooming well because someone told me to plant some marigolds among my herbs and those darn lil' chipmunks will stay away......... so far it has worked.
    Thanks for sharing. Im now a follower of yours.

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  5. MarieJune 9, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Your little herb corner is absolutely charming! Great work!
    -marie

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  6. Debbie JJune 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    I love your collection of herbs, pots and the wicker table! You did good! I am growing herbs this year too, just not sure what to do with them.

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmJune 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    What a great place for that wicker table...luv your plate...looks outstanding!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJune 10, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Hi Mary Ellen,

    Oh, how I love fresh herbs even if I'm not cooking! The aroma of each one takes me away. I love that yellow table..great find!

    I'm sharing some wildlife that visits me if you'd like to come take a peek.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  9. Ms. Bake-itJune 10, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Too cute! Love your colorful potted herb garden.

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  10. UnknownJune 10, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    I love your little back porch herb garden! have one too and use it almost everyday! I also have herbs in my kitchen window... A photo of them in my header for my blog... I use herbs in my cooking and to present food too...
    ~Rainey~

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  11. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 10, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Your herb garden is so cute! I love the yellow wicker and the plate sign is super cute!

    Manuela

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  12. ReneeJune 11, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    What a great little herb garden. I love growing herbs. I have cilantro, 2 kinds of basil and thyme.

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