Are herb planters worth it?

[HeyWayne]

You know the ones you can buy for £10-15. The stacking ones.

The reason I ask is that I would happily grow them on the plot, but as with herbs the need is often rather immediate, and having them in the garden, closer to the kitchen would make more sense.

However, space in our garden is at somewhat of a premium, so the stackable proposition has it's attractions.

Or am I missing a trick with another possible solution?

[ginger ninger]

I have a set of old wooden step ladders I lean against the fence what I pop some of my herbs on. This isn't a great picky, but you get the jest of it. I will get round to sanding them down...honest

[HeyWayne]

That's a good idea - trouble is, I don't have a new pair of step ladders, let alone old ones (not much call for step ladders when you're 5ft 19).

Could source some I'm sure.

[ginger ninger]

That's a good idea - trouble is, I don't have a new pair of step ladders, let alone old ones (not much call for step ladders when you're 5ft 19).

Could source some I'm sure.

Mmmmm, I forgot your...errrr...rather tall . At 5ft 3, I need all the help I can get to reach things .

[Bren In Pots]

Wayne how about something like this :-

Little Eyes on Nature: Milkbottles and our tin shed wall!

[ginger ninger]

Wayne how about something like this :-

Little Eyes on Nature: Milkbottles and our tin shed wall!

Oooow, what a great idea...*Ginge runs off to the re-cycle bin*

[Bren In Pots]

GN I've got the link bookmarked in my 'to do ideas' think it was originally posted here on the vine can't remember by who though.

[endymion]

... with herbs the need is often rather immediate, and having them in the garden, closer to the kitchen would make more sense.

How about a window box - a long trough on your outside windowsill? We've done that with good results and it looks quite nice from inside too.

We've also grown herbs in hanging baskets, and in several bits of drainpipe of different lengths held together with a bit of rope and a fancy knot - to make it look like a deliberate arrangement.

The kids grew things (nasturtiums) in their old wellies too, just outside the back door where they could see them - but you could use any outgrown or worn out shoes.

[Helgalush]

Bren, thats a fantastic link. I want to attach some herbs to the outside of my rabbit accommodation because some have fly-repellent properties (lemon balm etc) but have been trying to think for ages how best to do it! That would work a treat, so thank you.

I grow a selection of herbs in big tubs if thats of any use whatsoever to this thread. I like the idea of the stackable planters too.

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[HeyWayne]

How about a window box - a long trough on your outside windowsill? We've done that with good results and it looks quite nice from inside too.

North facing, and plastic windowsills. They don't get any light - we've tried with ones you grow indoors too, it's just too dark.

[Two_Sheds]

Wayne, did you mean these ones?

We've got some at school with strawbs in: the idea is that the water from the top percolates down to the bottom layers, except it doesn't

Despite water-retaining gel the compost is drying out in the lower layers. Also the lower fruits are shaded and some of the leaves are rotting. Oh yeah, and the snails love hiding in the cracks & crevices. I wanted to, but I just don't like them

[HeyWayne]

Wayne, did you mean these ones?

We've got some at school with strawbs in: the idea is that the water from the top percolates down to the bottom layers, except it doesn't

Despite water-retaining gel the compost is drying out in the lower layers. Also the lower fruits are shaded and some of the leaves are rotting. Oh yeah, and the snails love hiding in the cracks & crevices. I wanted to, but I just don't like them

Aye, thassem TS - or even something like this: Thissun Or thees is another one I've seen: Dees one

[Two_Sheds]

Sorry to be a boo-boo. Terracotta dries out really quickly, and the holes on that pretty stone one are real small - my oregano patch is now 3' wide, the thyme 15" and even the chives would be too vigorous for it.

It's a shame, they look so neat in those stacky things Do you have room for a traditional cartwheel effect planting?

[yoda]

Little Eyes on Nature: Milkbottles and our tin shed wall!

what a good idea there, going to try that at the weekend, will have everything without losing any space from my limited garden area.