We saw this idea on Pinterest and we quickly set out to try it for ourselves. The whole process took about one month.
The first step was to get the herbs started. We decided to start from seeds so we had to plan time for the germination period.
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| We put rocks in the bottom of our jars for drainage. |
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| Next we added the dirt, planted the seeds according to the directions on the seed packets, and watered. |
While waiting for the seeds to sprout we started working on the rest of the garden look.
We wanted the herbs to be labeled. I found these antique forks at a consignment shop for a dollar a piece.
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| We flattened the forks with a hammer. |
Mitch used the metal dies (he purchased in order to make my Christmas gift) to stamp the letters on the handles of the forks.
 Meanwhile, within about ten days the seeds started to sprout. We did keep a fluorescent lamp on them during the day. This really seemed to help them grow. |
Next, we had to prepare the boards that would hold the herbs on the wall. To stain the boards we made a steel wool and vinegar concoction. We let the steel wool sit in the vinegar for several days to corrode and dissolve until it was the desired color. We sprayed the boards with three coats of this stain. Apparently, this steel wool-vinegar mixture super oxidizes wood when applied, essentially aging the wood as if it had been sitting outside for several years. Cool, huh?
Mitch drilling holes into the concrete. This is never easy!
The finished product! It is right next to our stove so it will be easy to grab herbs when we are cooking.
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