Hanging herb garden

[paddy graham]

Dont know if anyone has tried this but I got a hanging canvas shoe storer from a charity shop,its now a hanging herb garden on the shed wall.

[Benny&Co]

I've not tried it no Paddy, but what a fabulous idea

[Scooby88]

great idea! pics please

[Annie]

Yes how can we copy it if we haven't seen the prototype ?

[perchy]

Sounds like a brilliant idea, pics a must, it's the law

[Orfy]

A good idea for keeping them a way from the chickens.
Only problem is it can dry out very quickly if you use a canvass one. Plastic is better.

Like this.


I like this idea also.

[AL37]

Orfy, You can buy water proofing spray for tents and the likes. It would probably help with the drying out problem. I wouldn't use it now the plants are in though.

[HappyBob]

Orfy instead of filling the shoe compartment with compost, what about if you filled a small plastic bag with compost, pop the plant in, then pop the whole caboodle in the shoe compartment it may help the water retention problem. Just a thought, as the idea of herbs growing in your holder seems a great idea.

[saint-spoon]

or you could put empty food cans into each pocket with the herbs planted in them. great idea, I hope that it lasts the season

[NicolaK]

I've seen something similar online but they suggested adding battons to the back. The reason why however has escaped me lol

[Panteg Produce]

Can't see any reason why it wont work will have to keep it well watered though and ensure it doesn't dry out!

[Babycakes]

I have been on the lookout for a shoe hanger like that for ages now - I saw one planted up as a salad garden with tumbling toms, some herbs and all sorts of cut and come again salad leaves. I have also seen it done with strawberries.