Cheap Treats: Mini Herb Garden

I love using fresh herbs when I'm cooking. However, I do not love how much fresh herbs cost and I really do not love that they only seem to come in large quantities, resulting in throwing away half of what I purchase.


So, I have decided to start my own little herb garden.

There are lots of bloggers out there with gardens of their own who have helped inspire me to begin this project.

Lindsay, of "From the Aisle to Aloha" has a great herb garden growing on her patio

John and Sherry, of "Young House Love" have a large herb garden growing right outside their window.

Beth, at "The Stories of A to Z" has a great container herb garden.

RubyEllen, of "Cakies", has a truly impressive garden in her back yard.

"OhDeeDoh" featured an incredible Container Garden housed in a Shoe Organizer.

Since the husband and I are currently living in an apartment and since I want my herbs ready now, here is what I will be using for my herb garden:

1) Small plants from Home Depot {instead of seeds}

Basil

Rosemary

Oregano

Mint

2) 6" Kardemumma Planters from IKEA

3) 41 oz PS Vallo Watering Can from IKEA

Since I tend to neglect my plants, I'm hoping that having a cute little watering can like this will motivate me to consistently care for my little herb garden.

And, just for fun: a picture and caption from the website, unhappyhipsters.com:

Flipping the pages hurriedly, he sensed that the potted plants were advancing.

(Photo: Dean Kaufman; Dwell, Dec/Jan 2007)

Do you have a garden? If so, do you have any tips on how I can keep mine alive? :p