Hanging Coffee Cup Herb Garden

I have always wanted a little herb garden within easy reach for some fresh herbs when cooking. I've tried the kitchen window sill method but the plants never seem to make it due to not getting enough light. I decided this year to create a little hanging garden that I can hang outdoors ensuring the 'right' conditions and still have fresh cuttings to use within an arm reach.

I began by finding four enamel coated metal coffee cups that were perfect to withstand the outdoor elements. {you know, the ones that are normally used as camping cookware}

Using a hand drill, I drilled holes right above the handles that will be used for hanging the cups.

Each cup received a coat of spray primer and a light sanding to the edges as I wanted the final product to have a distressed finish. Using the hand drill again, I then drilled a few holes into the bottom of each cup to help with water drainage.

For a colorful fun, whimsical look, each pot then received a final coat of spray paint. The colors used were Rustoleum Harbor Blue, Krylon Gloss Celery, Krylon Bright Idea, and Krylon Satin Ivory. Once dry the edges were sanded once again.

I then planted four of my favorite fresh herbs into each cup; Sage, Thyme, Dill and Parsley. Tiny pebbles were place in the very bottom before planting to help with drainage and prevent root damage.

For markers, I took apart two wooden clothespins leaving me with four 'stakes'. Each received a coat of ivory spray paint and the edges were sanded. Using some scrapbooking mini alphabet stamps, the names of each herb were stamped using black ink.

Twine was then tied to each up {using the pre-drill holes} to hang at cascading levels.

A metal key ring was used for the hanger in which each piece of twine was looped on.

I just adore my new little hanging herb garden!

So far these plants are thriving in their new home. I like having the option to quickly move them to a new spot though, if for some reason I see them starting to fail.

As an added plus I'm lovin’ the fun whimsical colors it brings to my outdoor space too! Enjoy!