Simple Kitchen Herb Gardening, Indoors!
Rather than buy bunches of parsley, mint and basil only to use a sprig, why not grow your own and pick as you go?
You don’t have to be a culinary expert to appreciate an indoor herb garden. Having plants within snipping distance will, of course, enhance your cooking, but even kitchens that don’t see much action will benefit from some ‘herb styling’. Who can resist such refreshing colours and delicious fragrances?
Whether you’re planting up some supermarket-bought herbs or trying your hand at seed-grown plants, look to these clever herb storage solutions for inspiration – even the smallest of kitchens will thrive with the addition of living, edible greenery. Here are some great examples to inspire your green thumb.
Whether you’re planting up some supermarket-bought herbs or trying your hand at seed-grown plants, look to these clever herb storage solutions for inspiration – even the smallest of kitchens will thrive with the addition of living, edible greenery. Here are some great examples to inspire your green thumb.
Design your countertop herb garden to sit slightly off centre on your island and you’ll have a pretty, visual barrier between the food preparation area and your eating space. This is a great idea for when you’re entertaining and cooking at the same time, and one that’s very much on-trend.
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Try fitting a removable stainless-steel planter that can be lifted in and out of the purpose-built gap in your island, and maintaining your herb garden will be much easier. Display oils and vinegars alongside your herbs and you’ll look like a cooking pro.
Wall hanging planters
Sweet herbs cascading out of wall-mounted planters will perk up any plain kitchen wall and create an instant wow factor. Keen cooks will also appreciate an abundance of herbs growing at eye level. Try planting three or four hardy varieties you’re likely to reach for regularly, such as basil, oregano and rosemary for a Mediterranean mix, or chives and sprouts for a super salad combo.
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Sweet herbs cascading out of wall-mounted planters will perk up any plain kitchen wall and create an instant wow factor. Keen cooks will also appreciate an abundance of herbs growing at eye level. Try planting three or four hardy varieties you’re likely to reach for regularly, such as basil, oregano and rosemary for a Mediterranean mix, or chives and sprouts for a super salad combo.
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Indoor planter
Designed to make indoor gardening simple and rewarding, indoor planters come in a variety of depths and sizes so you can position a mini-garden on top of your bench, or to the side of your cabinets if you’re short on bench space. This Glowpear planter is deep enough for you to grow herbs and salad leaves, and is self-watering – great for busy cooks and beginners alike. Just make sure there’s enough natural light – herbs won’t thrive without it.
Designed to make indoor gardening simple and rewarding, indoor planters come in a variety of depths and sizes so you can position a mini-garden on top of your bench, or to the side of your cabinets if you’re short on bench space. This Glowpear planter is deep enough for you to grow herbs and salad leaves, and is self-watering – great for busy cooks and beginners alike. Just make sure there’s enough natural light – herbs won’t thrive without it.
Hanging pot herb garden
No window ledge? No problem. Create a row of hanging herb pots by fitting a rail in front of a window. Such an arrangement makes the most of the light and creates a natural privacy screen from neighbouring houses.
No window ledge? No problem. Create a row of hanging herb pots by fitting a rail in front of a window. Such an arrangement makes the most of the light and creates a natural privacy screen from neighbouring houses.
Herb pots can also be mounted along the wall above the countertop so they’re in easy reach of the stovetop – adding fresh herbs on the go couldn’t be easier.
Small space solution
Another clever trick for making the most of compact kitchens and saving bench space is to use the side of a unit and fit a hanging rail for a couple of herb pots. Just make sure the pots won’t be in a spot that keeps getting knocked around, and that the pots are high enough that pets and little fingers can’t play with the soil.
Another clever trick for making the most of compact kitchens and saving bench space is to use the side of a unit and fit a hanging rail for a couple of herb pots. Just make sure the pots won’t be in a spot that keeps getting knocked around, and that the pots are high enough that pets and little fingers can’t play with the soil.
Indoor wall garden
Mounting a vertical herb garden creates a utilitarian look that will complement a contemporary or industrial-style kitchen. Continue the cool, edgy vibe by potting up weathered vintage tubs, and hang the pots in uneven numbers to keep the display casual and relaxed.
Mounting a vertical herb garden creates a utilitarian look that will complement a contemporary or industrial-style kitchen. Continue the cool, edgy vibe by potting up weathered vintage tubs, and hang the pots in uneven numbers to keep the display casual and relaxed.
Tin can herb garden
Less is definitely more in some cases. For a simple injection of life, colour and flavour, pot up some tin cans and display your favourite herbs along an open shelf. Pop on some chalkboard stickers for a touch of pantry charm, and team the tin pots with stainless-steel kitchen accessories for a unified display.
Less is definitely more in some cases. For a simple injection of life, colour and flavour, pot up some tin cans and display your favourite herbs along an open shelf. Pop on some chalkboard stickers for a touch of pantry charm, and team the tin pots with stainless-steel kitchen accessories for a unified display.
Dried herb garden
Often associated with traditional country kitchens, herb drying racks enable you to dry out your home-grown plants and trap their essential oils for future use. It also works for drying out bunches of wild flowers to bring some instant cottage chic to your space.
Often associated with traditional country kitchens, herb drying racks enable you to dry out your home-grown plants and trap their essential oils for future use. It also works for drying out bunches of wild flowers to bring some instant cottage chic to your space.
Plants and herb combo
Create a cohabiting indoor plant and herb hanger to transform your lifeless kitchen into a lived-in one. Perfect for bringing instant colour and interest to a plain wall.
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Create a cohabiting indoor plant and herb hanger to transform your lifeless kitchen into a lived-in one. Perfect for bringing instant colour and interest to a plain wall.
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If you’re renovating your kitchen, why not consider fitting a sunken planter into a bench or island? Designed to sit flush with work surfaces, an edible herb garden like this one will bring your new kitchen to life. Site the planter within a central island unit and the herbs become a centrepiece and a talking point. The only issue you’ll have with the herbs being in such a prominent spot is keeping them in tip-top condition – dry, wilting leaves won’t hold the same appeal.