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Growing Herbs in Mason Jars

This is a cute and easy way to have a supply of fresh herbs in your kitchen!

Rosemary, Basil, Chives, Mint

If you love herbs as much as I do and want to try to grow your own, especially if you have limited space or a black thumb, this is the way to go.

Add some rocks for drainage.

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Growing Herbs in Jars

What you need:

Mason jars (I used these wide mouth quart size ones.)
Organic potting soil
Choice of herbs (I found potted organic herbs in the grocery store.)
Small rocks/pebbles (I bought mine at World Market, but you can also find them on Amazon or in maybe even in your yard.)

How to make:

Fill bottom of mason jars with rocks or pebbles, allowing at least an inch of rocks for water drainage. Add soil, leaving room for herb roots. Remove herbs from container. With your hand, gently loosen the soil surrounding the roots and place in the jar, adding more soil as necessary to cover the roots. (You could also try planting seedlings or seeds directly in the jars.) Water and place in a sunny window or other sunny location. You can also use some tape or other material to label the herbs if you'd like.