A DIY herb garden is an easy and inexpensive way to reduce waste at home. Herbs can be used in a variety of different dishes, and they can be saved for a long time without the need of refrigeration. For those living in a small space, don't worry! Herb gardens do not take up much room, and they smell good!
Herbs purchased at the store often have a very high package to product ratio. They often come in large plastic containers that end up in landfills. It's easy to do your part to help the planet by having your herbs grow right in your house. The materials needed for your DIY herb garden include: Mason jars (these can be recycled!) Small rocks or gravel Potting mix Herb plants or seeds (can be purchased at local garden center or hardware store) Jar labels (get creative with it!) Steps to completing herb garden: 1. Clean out your mason jars 2. Lay an inch or two of your small rocks/gravel at the bottom of the jars. This is for water to drain into since there are no drainage holes. 3. Place some potting mix into the jar on top of the rocks 4. Transplant or plant your herbs/seeds into the soil, and cover with any remaining potting mix so the mason jar is full 5. Label your jars *Important to note: The herbs need at least six hours of sunlight per day, so put them by a window! *Keep the herbs watered, but do not overwater.
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