With the restoration of our kitchen following a leak disaster, I had lots of time to think – I know it sounds strange but I do do it some times!!
I have always wanted one of these gardens in the window but I guess expense, window not in the right place etc etc has meant its never happened so, here comes the thinking and my herbs in the window!
I spotted the cups (soup cups) at Spotlight and brought one home to see if PJ could drill some holes through the bottom for me.
Enter PJ with his trusty drill and a 6mm Masonry Drill …..
and he set to work … (note the old board so he didn’t drill through the table!)
Fantastic! Back out to get two more so PJ can work his magic again. I thought I’d like them all to be different colours….
Now there was just one problem – they didn’t come with a saucer so I went to the Op Shop to have a look – I couldn’t believe it when I spied these:
Perfect match and 4 for a dollar – SWEET!
We did a swing by Bunnings to pick up some plants and potting mix…
Then it was out to the garden to collect some stones (I know they look like big rocks here!)
Then I spread some newspaper ( to take care of the mess that I knew I would make) and covered the holes with the stones.
I then sprinkled enough potting mix to cover the stones and planted the herbs – Chives, Parsley and Coriander.
I watered them in, popped them on the window sill and admired my new herb garden in a window!
Now don’t tell PJ, but there is plenty of room for more!
I just know that you will ask about the chickens! The larger one was a gift from a sewing friend (it looks like Gingham)
and I happened upon the little one and couldn’t resist the spots!
I think they look right at home among the herbs don’t you?
Until next time
Nanny xx
Oh. Nanny, what a gorgeous post. Your herb window with matching chicks is just delightful. I now have kitchen envy as my kitchen has no window being one of those open plan type houses. I so miss my windows from my old house
Thanks VickiLorraine! I had to ‘create some fun’ while I couldn’t sew and it makes me smile every time I walk into the kitchen! 🙂
Fun idea to use soup cups, Margie. They look great sitting on your windowsill. We have a verandah and pergola outside our kitchen window, so not nearly enough light. I’ll have to think of an alternative.
Thanks Pam – the white kitchen needed a ‘soup cup of colour’!! lol Now to keep them alive!! 🙂
Just what I need – another reason to go to Spotty! haha
Totally going to pinch this idea Margie! {And love ur chickens!}
Glad to help Kate! Make sure to send me a piccie please (chickens were from Pillowtalk!)