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Idea 5
Windowsill herb garden
Herbs in small pots thrive because they have short roots — basil, chives, mint and parsley are content with 15 centimeters of soil. The secret is drainage: without holes, water accumulates and roots rot, which is the number one cause of dead herbs in improvised pots. With holes and window light, a plastic container yields fresh herbs for months.
What you need
- Medium containers (500 ml to 1 liter) with lids
- Fertilized soil
- Herb seedlings (buy them or get them from neighbors)
- Heated nail for piercing
- Small saucers to place underneath
How to make it
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Pierce the bottom of each container in 4 spots and, if you like, use the upturned lid as a collecting saucer — no water dripping down the window.
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Place a layer of soil in the bottom, settle the seedling in and fill with soil until the roots are covered.
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Press the soil down lightly around the plant and water until a little runs through the holes — this settles the plant.
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Position the containers on the sunniest windowsill in the house and water whenever the soil is dry to the touch.
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Start harvesting leaves from the top once the plant is established, never removing more than a third at a time.
Finishing touches
Mint is so vigorous it deserves its own container — it invades its neighbors. Write the name of each herb on the side with a permanent marker.
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