From the page: The glass jar still has plenty of stories left in it
Idea 4
Windowsill herb garden in low glasses
Growing herbs in small containers is a legacy of the urban kitchen gardens of Europe, where every windowsill became a garden bed. It works because herbs like chives, mint, and basil have short roots and are content with little space — what they really demand is light and just the right amount of water.
What you need
- Low glass cups (yogurt, dessert, or canning glasses) with a wide opening
- Pebbles or expanded clay for the bottom
- Fertilized soil or light potting mix
- Herb seedlings: chives, mint, basil, parsley, or rosemary
- A small spoon or wooden spoon to settle the soil
How to make it
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Wash the glasses well and add a layer of pebbles at the bottom, because the glass has no hole and this layer keeps excess water away from the roots.
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Fill with soil, leaving two fingers free to the rim so the watering water doesn't overflow.
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Plant the seedling in the center, firming the soil with your fingers without pressing too hard — roots need contact with the soil, but also air.
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Water slowly, just enough to moisten, since in glass you can see from the side whether the water reached the bottom.
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Place the glasses on a windowsill that gets at least four hours of sun a day, which is the fuel for growth.
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Harvest always by cutting the outer leaves, encouraging the plant to produce new leaves from the center.
Finishing touches
Add labels written on strips of kraft paper held with rubber bands to identify each herb. If any glass collects too much water, move that seedling to a larger jar — the root lets you know by turning yellow.
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