She Says That This Simple Herb Garden Will Only Cost You $40 To Make, Yet It Will Help You Save $400 In The Process
The costs of groceries these days are astronomical, with eggs soaring up to prices as high as $7 and a head of lettuce costing up to a whopping $11.
And let’s not even get started on how much grocery stores are charging for organic fruits and vegetables.
It’s enough to make you want to skip the stores altogether and plant your own garden. And it’s not a far-fetched idea at all! You don’t need to be a farmer to be able to grow your own food.
TikToker Nicole Johnson Burke (@gardenary) has a great gardening tip that’s straightforward and not too overwhelming for beginners or those who are limited on space.
“I’ve been using this style of planter for herbs for years, and it works so well–I haven’t bought those little bunches of herbs or plastic boxes of herbs from the store in a long time!” exclaimed Nicole.
You can grow $400 worth of herbs by creating this simple one-pot herb garden that only costs $40 to make. I’d say that’s an investment worth putting your money in.
And if you don’t have a backyard for an entire garden, you can put the herb container on your deck, patio, or apartment balcony. It’s practical and beneficial no matter where you live.
To set up the herb garden, you’ll need one galvanized steel tub and a drill to add drainage holes in the bottom of the tub.
Next, layer a weed cloth at the bottom and dump in a bag of high-quality topsoil that drains well. Following the soil is some coarse sand and compost.
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After mixing the soil, sand, and compost together, go ahead and plant basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and mint seedlings in the pot. Make sure to harvest them each week to allow the herbs to thrive!
If you want fresh herbs available at your fingertips, this herb garden is definitely worth a try, not to mention it saves you money on greens instead of purchasing them at the supermarket.
@gardenary Create an herb garden with me ??? I’ve been using this style of planter for herbs for years and it works so well- I haven’t bought those little bunches of herbs or plastic boxes of herbs from the store in a long time! See the full video on our YouTube channel and get the link to your free guide to 31 day garden challenge in our link. (Herb lessons included!) I can’t wait to see the herb gardens you create with this project-please tag me in your herb garden photos or send me a pic! Let’s save a bundle of herbs this year because we grew our own!!! ?? #herbgarden #containergarden #herbgardening #herbs #beginnergarden #gardentutorial #gardenproject #gardentips
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