You don’t need lots of yard space or a huge garden to successfully start your garden, mason jars make it easy to garden within your current space. Whether you’re growing herbs on the kitchen counter, outdoors in a balcony or in the garden, you might want to give this easy DIY a try and I recommend using the 1L wide mouth mason jars which fits perfectly to grow beautiful herbs.
Most herb plants can be grown in small containers, like mason jars. If you’re new to gardening, herbs are a great beginner plant. They are quite easy to grow and take care of and here are many benefits of growing your own.
- Have fresh herbs on hand all the time
- Save money by growing from seed
- Each herb has many medicinal health benefits
- A number of variety to choose from
- Homegrown taste more flavourful
It’s a great way to try your hand at gardening indoor or outdoor. It’s easy to get started, all you need are some seeds or plant of your choice, mason jars, soil, rocks, sun/light and water.
Here are 3 ways to hang a vertical herb garden using the 1L wide mouth mason jars.
This can also be done indoors or outdoors.
OPTION 1: USE THE LID TO HANG THE JAR
ITEMS NEEDED:
- Hammer
- Drill
- 1 ¼ Screw
- Long Nail
- 1L wide mouth mason jars
- Take the lid and remove the cap
- Using a hammer and nail/screw, make a hole on the inside of the lid.
This will make it easier to screw the lid on to a board/wall - With your planted herb in the jar, twist it into the lid
OPTION 2: USE A 4.5” ADJUSTABLE HOSE CLAMPS/STRAPS
ITEMS NEEDED:
- 4 ½” adjustable stainless steel hose clamp/strap
- Hammer
- Drill
- 8×1 ¼” Screw
- Long Nail
- 5/16 socket wrench
- 1L wide mouth mason jar
- Grab the hose strap and using a hammer and nail/screw, make a hole on the inside of the strap.
TIP to center the strap, strap it in to the bottle and mark the opposite end of the strap. - Screw into the board/wall
- With your planted herb in the jar, gently tighten the screw with a 5/16 socket wrench.
Careful not to over tighten.
OPTION 3: USE WIRE TO CREATE A HOOK
ITEMS NEEDED:
- Wall hook
- Long Nail
- 16 Gauge Galvanized wire
- needle nose pliers
- 1L wide mouth mason jar
- Wrap the wire around the top end of the bottle, the wire should be just below the lid groove.
Leave one end about 2-3” long and the other end about 4-5” - Twist both ends of the wire and use the plier to tighten
- With the long end of the wire, make a small loop and twist to secure
- Install the wall hook in place and with your planted herb in the jar, hook it in place.
ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR OUTDOOR USE:
- Paint the jar white to reflect off heat and protect roots
- If you wish to add better drainage, you can drill a hole on the glass by submerging the jar under water and carefully drill a hole.
- Consider placing under protective cover from rain if no drainage hole is made.
PLANTING TIPS:
To create a drainage/reservoir, place rocks or pebbles at the bottom of the jar about 3-4” high. This will create a separation between water and soil. Water sparingly and see tips above for outdoor use.
