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Don\u2019t you just love when a quick browse in a vintage\/ antique shop inspires a new DIY project idea? I picked up these vintage Kilner jars at a local antique store over the weekend. As soon as I saw them, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them! Make a\u00a0jar herb garden!<\/p>\n
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Since I\u2019ve renovated my kitchen, cooking and spending time in there has felt so much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n
Can\u2019t believe I\u2019m actually saying this by the way?<\/em> We\u2019ve come a long way from a time when I didn\u2019t even want to let friends in there!! (hopefully I can get there with our bathroom too!) but now, I\u2019m slowly building up my cooking ingredients in my kitchen,<\/a> making it look really homely and as the weather gets cosier here in the UK enjoying, \u00a0making tarts and soups (yeah, I don\u2019t know who I am either!) \u2013 you can see my styled pantry here.<\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019ve always wanted a herb garden in a jar; actually quite a few years back you might remember that I made this baking tin herb garden<\/a>. It lasted for about 6 months before the herbs died. In hindsight, I don\u2019t feel I built up enough drainage system to keep the roots from rotting hence their sudden demise.<\/p>\n So this time round, I made sure I did some proper research into ensuring they had good drainage. Now I\u2019m hoping these herbs last a lot<\/strong> longer (I\u2019ll update you on my Instagram<\/a> should things go sideways) but scroll below and see my top tips on how to create a DIY mason jar herb garden.\u00a0This project is accessible in every way \u2014 \u00a0affordable and quick to assemble.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure page<\/span><\/em>\u00a0here.<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Drilling holes into kilner jars can be tricky so, you\u2019ll want to make sure you give your plants sufficient drainage with a generous layer of rocks or pebbles.\u00a0I first started with about an inch layer of sand ( I actually got this from my sons outdoor sand pit)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Next I added some pebbles\/ stones, \u00a0you\u2019ll need at least a 2 inch layer for water drainage (again from my garden)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n At this point you could also add horticultural charcoal<\/a> I mentioned to further help absorb moisture, but I skipped this step as I didn\u2019t have any at the time. You can buy some from here\u00a0<\/p>\n Next potting mix soil<\/a>. It should fill up the rest of your jar. Make a small well in the middle in preparation for your herb!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n I used store bought herbs. I removed them from the the pot and placed inside the mason jars. You can also use seedlings or seeds too (which would make for a fun activity with the little ones too)<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Add labels \/ to identify plants \u2013 although to be be honest the smell alone of each herb is usually enough! If you\u2019re looking for an emoting label maker, this one is great!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Water, and you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Now pop them on your window sill or in a corner of your kitchen , and enjoy! I used basil and mint for this DIY jar herb garden, but\u00a0I\u2019ll\u00a0definitely\u00a0 be adding more. Which fresh herbs do you have in your kitchen?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n MILK BOTTLE HERB GARDEN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n BAKING TIN HERB GARDEN<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE TO BUY INDOOR PLANTS<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nMaterials needed:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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