DIY Vertical Herb Garden ~ Part 2

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Refer to Part 1 for a Materials list. Below is a quick sketch of what I had in mind for this Vertical Garden. It's finally all coming together!

I left off from Part 1 with creating the tilted shelves. Before I attached them to the 1x2s I cut out 3 holes to place the pots in. I purchased 6 inch pots {and went with the plastic ones vs clay to save $$$} so I cut my holes just shy of 6", about 5⅞ inches.

Once I had the first board cut out I used it as a template to cut the other 4 boards. How did I cut them? With a jig saw, free handed it. I was nervous about this step but it was pretty easy once I had a template.

Now it was time to attached them to the 1x2s in the Garden. At this point I wish I would have stained the shelves BEFORE putting them in the Garden though. :( Next time...

I used a few 1x4s and framed in the front, running two 6 foot pieces vertically along the edges and two pieces horizontally across the top and bottom shelves. Looking good! Just for kicks I put the pots inside just to see how things we're looking.

Now, for those pesky squirrels and chipmunks.... I planned to add a screen door! Still allows sunlight and air but hopefully {fingers crossed} it keeps those little buggers out of my herbs! I started by putting together a basic door that fit within the frame of the Garden.

Again, I should have stained the door at this point especially before I attached the screen. And as far as that step goes, I just unroll the screen, cut to size and use a staple gun to attach to the door.

And the door is ready to go! I laid the Garden on it's back to attach the hinges and locks. Yes, lockS, plural. I know those little guys can be sneak so I thought a lock on top and bottom would be better. Overkill... maybe...

I had some hinges on-hand but they were bright gold. The locks I purchased were silver so that wasn't going to work. I laid everything out on a cardboard box. I stuck the screws into the box so the heads sat upright. And then I brought out the spray paint!

Once they were dried I attached them to the Garden and the door frame.

Last step, I was a little concerned about water collecting on my top and bottom shelves. I know I'll have to stain and finish the Garden every year or so to keep it in good shape but I like having it as weather proof as possible.

So I drilled 3 holes in the top shelf {see above} and 3 in the bottom {see below}. The holes at the top align directly over the pots so it's almost self irrigating. :)

 Finally finished!

I was hoping the Garden would be fairly light but that sucker was heavy. We need to clean up our deck a little. Yikes that looks dirty!

 Now I just need a few more herbs. What should I buy to fill in the Vertical Herb Garden?

So far I've purchased:

• Mint
• Parsley
• Basil
• Cilantro
• Rosemary
• Lemon Thyme

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