Friday, October 14, 2011

Aaron's Herb Box


Aaron asked if I had something big enough that he could plant his culinary herbs in.
I remembered that we had several wooden wine crates in the garage that I just couldn't throw away, and had seen them used for herbs before.

So, I showed him how to use my drill and he drilled away!

The bigger crate will have a variety of herbs...

...and the smaller one so far just has lemon balm.
I suggested we put it next to the barbeque so that his herbs can be harvested when he cooks outside.
I have a feeling he will end up planting all the crates with herbs. A great way to re-use and re-cycle, don't you think?

To follow Aaron's culinary adventures, visit his blog The Grape Leaf Kitchen.

11 comments:

  1. I am always attracted and intrigued by being able to pick fresh herbs for cooking. I have had a few in the past, but none as fun as these, great idea and how fun! Kathysue

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  2. I love this idea!! I harvest all of my herbs, out near the patio, as well. It's just so convenient to snip a few when grilling. LOVE the crate! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Love this idea...I too have a few of these tucked away. I think I may see a Christmas gift idea here. Thanks, as always, for your inspiration!
    ~Jen

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  4. Awesome!

    Great that you found a way of recycling.

    Happy w/end.
    /chie

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  5. Great idea and looks terrific! We ahve many wine crates in the basement too. Now I am going to come up with some different ideas for them! XO, Pinky

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  6. This is one of the most brilliant ideas I've seen in a long time! It's fantastic...the herbs look wonderful in their new home!
    xo J~

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  7. Ah! herb season is winding down for me.
    Lovely to see the box filled with fresh herbs...
    Have a great weekend,
    Hugs Rosemary...

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  8. I use wine crates to move compost, make stacked worm boxes and for temporary planters for seedlings; the original raised planting beds? Mine have weathered to grey, and I am amazed that they are so sturdy after ten years or so! Yours look so pretty here next to the BBQ!

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  9. Perfect and one of my very favorite wines!!!

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