Introduction: DIY Indoor Vertical Herb Garden With Toolbox Divas

By ToolBox Divas
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Ever thought of starting an herb garden? Well I’ve been wanting to grow an herb garden in my kitchen for THE LONGEST TIME! But I just never got around to it. And I always wanted a vertical garden. So I thought, why not merge the two. So I created an indoor vertical herb garden where freak snow storms in March are a non factor.

Step 1: Here's What You'll Need

Materials
4 – 5 ft chains

7 mil painters plastic

DAP Kitchen, Bath Sealant or Caulking

Rust-Oleum Metallic Spray, Gold

Thompson Water Seal

4- ARROW 3″ Ceiling Hook

Per planter

1x4x8 cut down to 19 1/4″ (bottom)

1/4 in. x 6 in. x 4 ft. (For this I used old Flooring) Cut down to 2 – 20″ (front and back) & 2 – 3 1/2″ (sides)

4 – #8 Screw Eyes

4 – 2″ S Hooks4 – 1 in. square dowels cut to 4″

Tools

Hammer or Brad Nailer

Speed Square

Tape Measurer

Miter Saw

Bolt Cutter

Stapler

Drill

Step 2: Step 1: Spray Paint Hardware

First spray paint all the hardware with a metallic gold by Rustoleum. I painted the chains, eye screws and s-hooks.

Step 3: Cut Pieces to Size

Step 2. Next I cut the pieces for the planter boxes. This is a scrap
wood project. I used left over flooring that I had from a previous project. Keep in mind you want your planter to be as light and durable as possible. Use wood that is no more than 1/4. in in thickness.

Step 4: Assemble the Planters

Secure the sides using 1in. square wooden dowels cut at 4in. Once all
the pieces are cut, assembling each planter moves very quickly. I assembled 4 planter boxes. But with this system you can add as many as your chains can support.

Step 5: Paint

Paint. I painted my planters using sample Behr paint in Silent White in a matte finish.

Step 6: Seal

Seal inside the planter with Thompson Water seal and allow it to dry. Then apply caulking to planter seams.

Step 7: Line With Plastic

Line the planters with plastic. I used the plastic I had remaining
from when I painted my dining room. Attach the plastic to the top of the planter by stapling it to the insides of the planter. if your larger staple gun won’t fit you can use a regular desk stapler. You don’t have to go out and buy a whole bunch of new tools for this project. Trim the excess plastic.

Step 8: Eye Screws

Place the 2 eye screws on the either sides of each planter about and 2in. down from the top of the

Step 9: Plant Your Herbs

OK Ready, Set, Plant. You are now ready to plant your herbs. Line
your planter with river rock. Then line it with peat moss. The river rock and peat moss with help with drainage and allow your soil to maintain moisture longer. Finally add the soil and herbs.

Step 10: Hang Planters

Hang plants but placing 4 3″ Ceiling Hooks
in the ceiling. Be sure to screw into the ceiling joist. I don’t recommend using drywall anchors. Evenly hang the chains and attach each planter using 4 s hooks.

Label and Enjoy.

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