Insanely Cool Herb Garden Container Ideas: Fresh Flavors at Your Fingertips

Fresh herbs steps from the kitchen change how you cook. Container herb gardens keep them close, contained, and customizable—and they can be downright gorgeous. Here are 10 inventive ideas, from upcycled vintage finds to modern DIYs, to inspire your own kitchen garden.

1. Paint Can Herb Wall (Simple Stylings / Summer)

Clean paint cans (new ones at Home Depot), drill drainage, mount on siding. Instant vertical herb garden with industrial charm.

2. Chicken Feeder Planter (Inspired by Charm / Michael)

Vintage galvanized chick feeder repurposed as a rustic herb trough. History in the garden; full photo tutorial.

3. Filing Cabinet Planter (Design Sponge)

Metal cabinet (flat bottom, no dents) + cool paint + wheels = mobile, modern herb/veggie garden. Step-by-step photos.

4. BJURON Rail Herb Garden (IKEA Hackers)

Two boards, five IKEA BJURON pots, hardware. Simple, scalable, affordable.

5. Vintage Planter Collage (Remodelista / Love the Design, Toronto)

Mismatched vintage pots mounted as a wall collage—art and herbs combined.

6. Cinder Block Planter (The Garden Glove)

Our own DIY: stacked, painted cinder blocks with herbs in the cavities. Lavender included!

7. Metal Tub Herb Garden (Young House Love)

Galvanized stock tank or tub—drill drainage, add soil, plant. Avoid full sun without ample water (metal heats roots).

8. IKEA Trellis Pot System (Making Lemonade / Carrie)

IKEA utensil hooks + small pots + ordinary trellis = instant vertical herb garden. Part of a “Mommy oasis” makeover.

9. Trough Planter (Pottery Barn style / DIY)

Thrifted wooden box or crate, lined with plastic (staple gun), or just drop in potted herbs with saucers. Rustic elegance.

10. Mobile Raised Bed on Wheels (A Beautiful Mess / Sunset plans)

Move herbs into optimal sun/shade; wheels make it effortless. Great for renters.

11. Galvanized Pot Cluster (Popsugar / SF Decorator Showcase)

Tall, deep pots—great root room, small footprint. Perfect for balconies.

Ground or containers? Share your herb-growing preference in the comments!