You can create a culinary herb garden by growing herbs in a strawberry pot which gives the herbs great drainage and saves on space.
Strawberry Pots are Perfect for Growing Herbs
Perhaps you have seen this one before. Growing herbs in a strawberry pot. It makes a great gift. In fact, that’s what I’m going to do with this one. If you like to cook having fresh herbs is a must. Maybe you don’t have space for an herb garden. This project takes very little space and provides the drainage that herbs love. Even if you are not interested in cooking the overall look is quite pretty and easy to maintain, as long as you have a sunny spot.
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Strawberry pots
I chose basil for the top for its height. Other good choices would be rosemary, chives and sage. For the sides I bought thyme, oregano and a trailing rosemary. The thyme and oregano were densely planted in their nursery containers. I chose to split them in half by gently pulling them apart, and so now two plants become four. The rosemary did not look like it had enough plant material to separate, so I left it alone. For the final side opening I dug out some chocolate mint from the garden. I you’ve ever grown mint then you know there is always plenty to go around.
Start by placing some good potting soil in the bottom of the planter. Take one of your plants earmarked for the side and plant it by gently pushing the plant material from the inside out and filling the container with more soil until you get to the next side opening. Continue in the same manner adding your tall plant at the top. Give it a good drink of water from the top, and also water the sides.
Herbs are typically drought tolerant and love good drainage making them a perfect candidate for this type of planter. Every now and then pinch the herbs back to ensure nice bushy growth even if you do not use them in cooking.
That’s all there is to it. As long as you have some decent sun you can easily grow an herb garden in a strawberry pot.
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Kay Wilson says
What a great idea for herbs, I have tried to grow strawberries in it and never seemed to do well. With Christmas coming on this will be great gift.
Patti says
Hi Kay,
I’ve done this one several times and can attest that it works out really well. My friend who was the recipient of this one said it looked great all season long. Someone on your Christmas list will love it.
Thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Georgie says
How cute! I’m going to make one for my sweet daughter-in-law. She always has fresh herbs on her kitchen counter. I think it will be a little surprise.
Patti Estep says
I’m glad you like it Georgie and I bet your daughter-in-law will love such a thoughtful gift.
Maureen says
I have tried this twice before. I think that the intense summer sun and low humidity at 5,000 feet (altitude) inn the West are just too much for my herb growing attempts in a clay pot. I have also tried glazed pots which seem to retain too much water for most herbs. Chives survive any condition. My solution was to cut back on the amount of sun each day with strategic placement. So far, so good. My fingers are crossed.
My next challenge will be weathering my herbs over winter in zone 5 conditions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Patti Estep says
I would suggest that you keep it in a shelter spot over the winter. A covered porch, a non-heated garage or shed. Even up against the house should help the plants over winter.