Herb/Veggie Planter You Can DIY
Photo from Danny Look
If you’d like to have fresh Herbs year-round, this Vertical Herb planter will let you grow them this Winter, and then when Spring rolls around– you can put it outside. Some veggies can also be planted in this planter (Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Arugula) in Winter months. Families that might not have a huge area to grow in would find this especially useful.
Be sure to regularly trim back the plants — and eat the cuttings, as Herbs are freshest and best for you straight from the plant. They will also keep producing when you trim back as you need.
**Note–If you bring planter in your house in the Winter to grow Herbs and Veggies, the best thing to do would be to put a plastic sheet under the planter to catch any water that might drip when you water plants. **
This project can be completed in just a few hours, and is built from long-lasting cedar, but you could use other types of wood for it. You can cut the lumber yourself, or you can have the boards pre-cut at your local Lowes, Home Depot, or other home improvement store.
Estimated Time to Build: 3 hours
Approximate Cost (not including plants): $220 if using cedar, $95 if using untreated lumber (allow for inflation) Height 55 1/2 inches Width 36 1/2 inches
LIST OF MATERIALS:
1 – 1 x 2 x 8 board
1 – 1 x 4 x 8 board
2 – 1 x 6 x 8 boards
6 – 1 x 6 x 8 tongue & groove boards
2 – 1 x 8 x 8 boards
1 – 2 x 4 x 8 board
2 – 2 x 10 x 10 boards
1 ¼-inch deck screws (68)
2 ½-inch deck screws (18)
sealer (optional)
12 – 18 herb plants, depending on varieties
PARTS LIST
Part Quantity Size
Legs (4) 1 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 59 1/4
Leg braces (2 ) 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 23
Leg brace supports (2) 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 19
Cleats (14) 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 5 1/2
Back slats (6) 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 50
Back supports (3) 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 33 1/2
Bottom support (1) 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 30 1/2
Top shelf (1) 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 30 1/2
Shelves (6) 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 30 ½
Now that you have your awesome planter built…. fill it with non-GMO heirloom seeds and start growing! We recommend the Seed Guy, you can check out his inventory at the link below
Source: Danny Look
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