Chicken Feeder Herb Garden
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyLet the spring planting begin! After finding some herb garden inspiration, I decided to create one of my own. Do you remember that chicken feeder I used as a centerpiece a few months ago? (Side note: Folks on Pinterest and other social media outlets were mortified that I put a chicken feeder on my table. I understand the concern. Chickens are not the cleanest creatures. But I thoroughly scrubbed and disinfected the feeder before bringing it into my house.) Well, the centerpiece probably lasted a week. The plants died, and it was a pain to move around. Down to the basement it went. Now, the feeder is making a glorious comeback as an herb garden.
I like it much better this way. The feeder holds eight six-inch pots. There are several kinds of herbs, including mint (apple, orange, and chocolate), curry (not sure if / how I’ll use it), basil, rosemary, lemon thyme, and flat leaf parsley.
The feeder fits perfectly on the ledge of my side porch, which is right off the dining room. It’s a super convenient spot for gathering herbs. I can’t tell you how nice it is to have this porch cleaned up and ready for company. Shannon, when should I expect you and John for sangria?
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I made a few DIY herb markers, too. Yes, these are the same flags I used in my Blackberry Mint Juleps and Pink Lemonade Cupcakes. I just put a piece of washi tape, sticky sides together, on a stir stick and made a v-cut in the end of the tape. I used a gold sharpie to write the name of the herb. Too easy. Too cute.
Since there is still a chance for a frost around these parts, I’m not going plant crazy yet. However, I did get a plant for my scale basket. It’s clearly not as voluptuous as my plant from last year. These things take time.
Love your garden a lot! I have been planning about growing herbs in my garden but I’m always busy on these days and I can’t make it even now! I’ll try to make them ASAP! I really love your garden a lot!
Awesome idea Michael! Thanks for sharing, we have one lying around and will definitely be trying this out this year!
Michael – I LOVE this use of the chicken feeder and I love the convenience of being able to step outside your kitchen and gather the herbs you need for cooking! (Herbs are about the only thing I can grow!) Also, FYI, the curry plant is not the curry you use for cooking. I know this because I bought one of those plants a few years ago, too – turns out it just *smells* like curry! Curry powder is actually made up of a combination of different spices such as coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and red pepper – though it varies by recipe and culture. So smell your plant, but don’t eat it! 😉
Oh no!? Are you SERIOUS!? I’m bummed. What happens if I eat it?
xo Michael
This is such a great idea and fits as if it was made for that very spot on your porch! And, no, Micheal, you are not the only one who has difficulty not buying the nursery out! You are in very good company around the world!!! 🙂
Best idea ever! Now I just need to get my hands on a chicken feeder… 😉
Aww! Thanks. I sure hope you find one.
xo Michael
I love the old chicken feeder. I will have to keep my eye open for one so I can steal this idea for you. I know the perfect spot. Right next to my…wait for it…chicken coop! I also get the urge to buy up all the flowers, but I just had a friend that let me come thin out all her perennials. I have a ton of flowers now it only cost me an hour helping her out.
That is so awesome! I love using things in unconventional ways – I would never have noticed that was a chicken feeder, I just would think it was an awesome plant holder! 😉