This time of the year I really enjoy our herb garden.I don’t plant ours in the ground because we have ground squirrels.They are the small annoying creatures that make holes and tunnels in your yard.
I found a vintage wash tub months ago I bought it to sell in my space.
But I will be moving out of my space soon (more on that later)
So I thought this would make a perfect planter and it has a drain on each tub!
Our favorite is basil.We eat that just about every single night.
And I also planted Oregano,Rosemary,and yes some jalapeno peppers.
Yes I know peppers are not an herb but they should do fine in here too!
Did you see those garden markers?
These were so simple to make.
I found these vintage butter pats a while ago at a thrift store for .49 each.They are all crazed and not food safe anymore.
For a long time I just displayed them but I knew eventually I would have an idea of what to use these for.
This is what you need.
A sharpie or permanent marker
Craft sticks (they look like popsicle sticks)
e6000 glue or any really strong glue.This will be outside so it needs to be able to withstand the rain and heat.
And butter pats.
Simply add glue to the back and put the stick on the butter pat.
You may have to press and hold these down for a bit.
And please make sure to do this in a ventilated area if you use this glue.It is very toxic!
After they are dry use the sharpie to add your herb names on each.
And that’s it easy peasy right!
I love how they look like mini plates! These would be so cute in a fairy garden too!
Do you have a herb or veggie garden?What is your favorite herb or veggie to grow?
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I love these! Great idea!!!
I really love your herb garden like that! It has so much old fashion charm in the container you used. The herb markers you made are the icing on the cake too! What a great idea. I bet that smells good too.
Anne, such a great idea. I have passed up these little pats many time because I didn’t know what to do with them. Of course, now that I know, I probably won’t see them anymore..So cute and clever..Happy Thursday..Judy
Anne,
I love the wash tube and how you planted in it. The markers are really cute in with the herbs and peppers.
Kris
Super cute idea! Why can’t I just let my butter pats do something useful besides sit in the china cupboard??? Confession: I have separation issues with my treasures, even when repurposing into something way more useful than their intended purpose! 🙂
Rita
Anne,
First, I love these tubs, what a great find and second, these garden tags are just to cute!!! I love growing herbs, my favorites are the same as you with the addition of lemon thyme, it is great on chicken or seafood!
Cynthia
So cute! I think I saw a glimpse of this on FB or something because I thought they WERE plates…it was the close up shot…and I thought Holy Cow…that’s a BIG plant marker!! LOL good idea! I have a bunch of these too….but, I think I might have difficulty gluing them to a stick like Rita said……the trauma!!!
The markers are just too cute, Anne.
Eeeee! Love this!! I have been herb gardening forever and to mix herbs and vintage….be still my heart!!
Your herb garden container is just the greatest! The markers are so cute too. I don’t know what my favorite herb it but I do like thyme and lovage! Nancy
So pretty! what a great idea – I love those containers too!!
What a great idea Anne. The little white dishes look so sweet amongst the herbs.
That is such a cute idea. I love the little butter pats. Thanks for sharing. Alaina
Love the plant markers! What a great idea! You’re alwyas so creative, Have a great weekend.
So cute Anne…I want to plant a small herb garden here at our campground!
Cutest herb markers ever!! Can’t wait to share!
Kelly
adorable cuteness, anne! such a clever idea! have a great weekend!
Oh Anne i adore this idea. Better is the galvanized tubs for garden herb beds. Anything zinc in grey galvanize will charm any formal garden or otherwise do you not agree.
Thank you for this inspiring share, and thank you for lifting my creative spirits to making such beautiful noise to liking my zinc French address numbers.
They are so much more grand in person, heavy solid salvaged wood backs and I am getting ready to hang my own number 7 on the wall somewhere.
See you and all the creative beauty you inspire soon.
Xx
Bisous
Doré
These are just darling! I love to grow my own herbs also, and your galvanized tubs make for a wonderful space to grow some. It’s a tie for me between basil and rosemary. Both are delightful all summer long.