I’ve never been a gardener. Although, I’ve never really had the opportunity to try my hand at gardening in my adult life seeing as I’ve never really had access to my own yard. As a renter it seems so silly to invest money in a garden you will have to leave. Which got me thinking… what if I could take my garden with me? The wine box garden is the answer!
You will need:
– 1 wooden wine box
-1 can of stain (optional)
-1 can of waterproofing spray
-1 bag of organic soil
-1 bag of organic/pet friendly fertilizer
-variety of herbs or succulents (depending on size of box)
[for indoor boxes only]
-trash bag
Once you’ve found the perfect wine box you’ll need to waterproof it. I followed the instructions on the can of waterproofing spray I bought at Home Depot. Im sure most instructions are similar- two/three coats, let dry 24 hours before planted.
Once dry, fill the box with soil, be sure to mix about 1/2 cup of fertilizer in before planting. Be sure fertilizer is evenly mixed and then plant your herbs accordingly, leaving enough space in between so the roots don’t crowd each other.
Voila! You have yourself a pretty little herb box to enjoy whenever you choose!
I’ve found the wine box gardens work best if you are able to water them on a balcony or patio so they can drain properly. If thats not an option, an indoor garden box is still possible, I would just recommend planting succulents instead. When making an indoor box, be sure to line the box completely with a trash bag (coming up to just about an inch below the top of the dirt level) before filling with soil.
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