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32+ Best DIY Herb Garden Ideas & Tutorials For 2023

April 12, 2021 By Laura This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure

32+ Best DIY Herb Garden Ideas & Tutorials For 2023

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Fellow plant parents, gather around and check out these awesome DIY herb garden tutorials! I love having plants around the house and my family might even say that I have a problem. I’m always coming home with a new plant in my hand. That’s why I have tried out a few of these amazing mini garden ideas to spice up my kitchen and have fresh herbs on deck to cook with. If you’re like me and love your plants, check out these tutorials for some inspiration!

I’m a crazy plant lady and my kids are crazy puzzle kids lol. If you’re an easy way to stay organized, check out the free printables I have been working on at the end of the post! I have almost anything you could need, check them out and let me know what I should make next!

Here are the tutorials I found:

Fresh Herbs In The Kitchen

small kitchen herb garden inspiration
Source: On Sutton Place

Do you want to bring some greenery into your indoors and SPICE up your kitchen? With this DIY tutorial, you won’t waste any time! It shows you how to add your favorite herbs to your kitchen island or countertop in a few simple steps. Who doesn’t like spicing things up?!

Custom Potted Hanging Herb Garden DIY

do it yourself hanging herb pots
Source: Fresh Mommy Blog

If you’ve seen those hanging plants when creeping around on Instagram, you’re going to love this one! It’s time to make it for your home! The best thing is that can have fresh herbs ready to go while still looking amazing! This tutorial will take you through all the steps and all you need to do is choose which herbs you want to plant in the flower pots

DIY Vertical Garden

homemade vertical garden project for herbs
Source: Jessica Welling Interiors

If you’re not afraid of some power tools and a little weekend project, this vertical herb garden is going to be perfect for you! With some 2x4s, a box of screws and some ELBOW grease… you can make this simple yet trendy place for all your plants. Plus, there’s room for any and all of the different herbs you need!

DIY Vertical Herb Pot Wall

how to make an pot planter wall at home
Source: Love & Renovations

This vertical garden would be perfect if you liked the layout of the idea from above but want a different style! It would be great to add in the side yard if you have some space to mount it! The pots are bigger than they look in the picture… so if you have a lot of herbs to plant or want to transplant your current ones to something bigger, this would be perfect!

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Wood Planter for the Wall

2x4 wall planter for small herbs
Source: Shanty 2 Chic

Did you buy one house plant… then instantly turn into a crazy plant lady!? If that sounds like you, this plant hanger is going to be your next project! I love that you could paint it any color you’d like but I personally really like the rustic black look of this one. Whether you want to put your little succulents on this or your herbs, a cheap DIY place to store your plants is never a back thing!

Plastic Bottle Herb Garden Inspiration

creative idea for cheap herb garden
Photo credit: Nomadic Sagar on Instagram

I just love vertical herb gardens… this one is super creative and cheap! It’s made using old plastic bottles, which is a wonderful way to reuse and recycle. If you live in an apartment, you could make a smaller version of this and put it out on the balcony. Cheap and space-saving? Yes, please!

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Indoor Farmhouse Herb Planters

diy farmhouse style herb planting pots
Source: The Bird & Her Song

Wouldn’t you like to have something pretty to look at while you’re rushing around the kitchen? This hanging herb garden is it! It’s the perfect DIY project for an indoor garden and it cost’s no more than $70. Plus, the way she decorated the flower pots is such a great idea!

DIY Outdoor Basil Planter

basil and thyme diy planter for outside
Source: Grace & Good Eats

If you don’t have a lot of space, but still want to bring some herbs and plants into your home, this planter is the perfect idea! Your little porch garden will look ten times prettier after you make this DIY project. Grab whatever herbs or flowers you want to plant and have fun with it!

Indoor Recycled Bottle Herb Garden

cheap homemade herb planter bottles
Source: Grillo Designs

Looking for another cheap indoor garden idea? All you need is some recycled milk bottles! You’ll upcycle those bottles and turn them into some useful planters. Grab your basil, thyme, and some rosemary… you’ll have a nice little herb garden without having to use any crazy power tools!

DIY Indoor Vertical Kitchen Garden

kitchen garden idea for small herbs
Source: Julie Blanner

Bringing your fresh plants inside your home has never been easier! With this tutorial for some hanging wall planters, your kitchen window get a super cute and functional addition. The entire project takes around 20 minutes to put together. Keep it simple!

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Mini Herb Garden

mini herb garden with farmhouse painted pots
Source: Simply Tara Lynn

If you’ve been trying to figure out what to do with those old clay pots, then you might want to check out this mini garden! You’ll be customizing your pots with a black and white farmhouse vibe. These are just too cute!

Make Your Own Indoor Herb Garden

tin can planter tutorial for small herbs
Source: Somewhat Simple

Do you want to teach your kids about gardening? Build an indoor herb garden together! You’ll need some recycled cans, all-surface craft paint, large craft sticks, and a few more items. If you want a cheap project you can make with the kids one afternoon, this is definitely it!

Simple DIY Herb Wall Tutorial

how to make an herb wall for outside
Source: Bless This Nest

I love all my plants, so I’m always looking for a way to display them! With this simple DIY project for a wall herb garden, your plants are guaranteed to look extra chic! You need 6 supplies for this project and follow only three simple steps. Too easy!

Make a Colorful Indoor Herb Garden

counter top diy herb planter tutorial
Source: A Beautiful Mess

Want to add some color to your indoor plants? This DIY project is all you need to do that! You’ll need an IKEA plant pot, spray paint in different colors, spray shellac sealant… and of course, your plants. Bringing colors and nature into your home has never been easier!

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How To Build A Cedar Planter Box

cedar planter box diy for herbs
Source: Home by Jenn

All of those fancy planter boxes are usually expensive. But luckily, your herb garden doesn’t have to cost that much! All you need is this stunning DIY project that will teach you how to build a cedar planter box for all your herbs. How convenient!

DIY Planters with Drip Watering System

backyard planter box for herbs
Source: Houseful of Handmade

If you’re one of those people who never has enough space for all your plants, then this is the perfect garden solution for you! Even if you have small space, this vertical garden will make great use of it. Plus, there’s a built-in watering system. Isn’t that H2omazing?

DIY Kitchen Window Herb Planters

cheap tutorial for homemade herb garden
Source: Heart Filled Spaces

Do you want to bring some fresh herbs right within arms reach next time your cooking? This super simple DIY tutorial will show you exactly how to do that! You can have all the herbs you need for cooking right at your fingertips with just a few old tea tins or mason jars.

Easy Succulent Wall Planter Tutorial

how to make a succulent wall planter
Source: Sugar & Cloth

Whether you’re looking for a way to make the most out of your small space or just want to keep everything in one spot, this one’s perfect! A vertical garden is not only useful but they look amazing too. This DIY project teaches you how to make an outdoor succulent accent wall that you’ll fall in love with. Check it out and make it this weekend!

2×4 DIY Herb Garden Planter

how to make an herb planter with 2x4s
Source: Making Joy & Pretty Things

Give your garden a new look with this stunning DIY project! You’ll be adding vertical planters to your outdoor living space. The tutorial shows you how to make the frame, the planter boxes, and the floating shelves. Grab your supplies and get to work!

Cheap DIY Window Sill Herb Garden

easy herb planters from soup cans
Source: The Gracious Wife

Bring some greenery in your home with this gorgeous and cheap window sill mini garden! Not only will you save a ton of money but you’ll also have a ton of fun making this project. Now, you can have fresh herbs any thyme you need them!

Kitchen Counter DIY Herb Planter Box

counter top herb planter box tutorial
Source: Lovely Etc

I love keeping things simple and this tutorial is all about that! You can easily create this beautiful kitchen herb garden with some leftover wood and paint. Plus, if you have some paint in the garage that makes it even easier. This is for a perfect farmhouse vibe and won’t take you forever to build!

Indoor Herb Planting Pots

make your own small herb pots
Source: Little Glass Jar

We all know that Earth Day is in April… And, is there a better way to celebrate the planet than to plant some herbs?! For this tutorial, you’ll use wood craft sticks and stamps to make your own custom plant makers. These would be the perfect addition to any little herb garden!

How to Make a Better Strawberry Pallet Planter

rustic pallet herb garden tutorial
Source: Lovely Greens

Strawberries are a staple in the kitchen… especially in the summer! So, why don’t you plant some in your garden? If you’re up for it, you’ll always have fresh ones around. This tutorial shows you how to create a planter using pallets. You can use this to make multiple planters and have a variety of fresh fruit. Perfection!

Mason Jar DIY Herb Planters

herb garden made from old mason jars
Source: Consumer Unleashed

Why don’t you use all of those leftover mason jars to make your own tabletop herb garden? You can put them inside or easily move them outside to get some sun. Plus, you can decorate them in any way you want. If you have some teenagers that need to get off their devices for a little bit, have them help you paint and decorate these!

15 Minute Countertop Herb Garden

scrap wood counter top herb garden
Source: Houseful of Handmade

A wooden herb garden that I can add to my countertop? Yes, please! This DIY project takes about 15 minutes to put together and it results in the cutest mini garden ever. You’ll wonder why you ever spent money on expensive planters in the past!

Handmade Herb Garden and Markers

how to make herb garden makers
Source: The Idea Room

Do you want to add a cute mini garden in that room of your home where you have tons of light? Check out this tutorial to see how to make the most beautiful planter you’ve ever seen. I could see something like this working great in your 3 seasons room or right outside the backdoor!

Indoor Herb Garden Planters From Denim

upcycled herb planter from old jeans
Source: Pillar Blue Box

Making an indoor herb garden has never been more fun! With this tutorial, you’ll be repurposing some old jeans to make your planters. You need to grab those old Levis and three large plastic bottles. If you’re someone who loves to garage sale, you could easily get all the supplies you need for this one super cheap!

Copper Pipe Hanging Planter

hanging herb garden with copper pipes
Source: A Beautiful Mess

Are you ready to use copper pipes to make a cute hanging garden? This DIY project will stun you with how cute it is. It looks extremely fancy, but it’s easy to put it together. All you need to do is follow the tutorial and have fun!

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Small DIY Painted Herb Planter

small herb garden ideas to make at home
Source: Garden Therapy

Spice up your kitchen with a magnificent little garden! This one is downright flawless because the frame can be decorated with chalk. You can let your kids draw something on it or you can write the names of the plants that you’ve planted. Plus, it keeps everything neat and tidy with the way she holds the soil in there. This is super creative!

DIY Hanging Planter

wooden diy hanging planter for indoors
Source: Angela Marie Made

I’ve always envied those people who could just put together a home project in no time. That was until I came across this tutorial these simple but amazing hanging planters. All you need is some wood, rope and the step by step tutorial to build your own. It’s as simple as that!

Now that you have all the DIY herb garden inspiration you could dream of, let’s get to work! Show your family that the plants you buy have a purpose lol. Once you have made your masterpiece let’s get organized for the week. Check out the free printables I made below to help you get on track!

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