18 Ingenious Ways to Grow Fresh Herbs Indoors Year-Round

Craving fresh herbs at home anytime? These 18 creative indoor herb garden ideas make it simple and stylish.

They double as stunning decor while providing a steady supply of aromatic greens all year. Repurpose everyday items into charming pots—get inspired and stay creative. Your indoor herb garden becomes a living centerpiece. See how:

Growing herbs indoors is straightforward for anyone. These practical ideas, tested in real homes, prove it.

Discover 18 clever methods to cultivate herbs indoors:

1. In hanging pots

Maximize space with a vertical hanging herb garden. Use 4 planks, rope, a drill, and saw (or jigsaw) to cut pot shapes. Follow this tutorial for precise circular cuts on your boards.

2. In clothespin pots

Skip buying pots—repurpose tuna cans and wooden clothespins. Clip them around the cans as shown:

Paint to match your decor for a custom touch.

3. In a cloud flowerpot

Infuse whimsy with this colorful cloud-shaped planter—a delightful mini garden for all ages. The built-in water reservoir is genius. Find it here.

4. In hanging cans

Effortless setup for always-ready herbs. Ideal kitchen decor—snip what you need. Check this tutorial or our tip here.

5. All your herbs in one pot

One large terracotta pot holds everything. Add labels to track varieties easily.

6. In a fairy garden

Enchant your space with a fairy-tale herb garden vibe.

7. In an overturned garden

Unique twist: row of upside-down pots, or add lights for dual-purpose illumination.

8. In drawers

Revive an old drawer unit by slotting in pots— instant indoor garden.

9. In jars that can be written on

Chalkboard-paint jars (available here) let you label herbs easily. Simple weekend DIY.

10. In hung cups

Organizer board + hooks + old cups = kitchen herb station. Detach to water upright.

11. In jars upright

Upcycle glass jars into a space-saving vertical display.

12. In glass bottles

Halve bottles (tutorial here), invert spouts in water for self-watering. Smart and sustainable.

13. In old kettles

Rustic charm from teapots and cups—perfect for heirloom tea sets.

14. In old glass jars

Group jars for a tidy herb collection; easier alternative to vertical glass setups.

15. In old gutters

Wall-mounted gutters create a sleek, designer look. Seal holes to avoid leaks.

16. In a fruit bowl

Paint tiered basket and matching pots, then layer your herbs.

18. On a recycled pallet

Paint pallet, mount vertically, fill gaps with soil, and plant.