Herb Garden for under $40

Here’s a photo of my new herb garden.

Planted in it is Lemon Grass, Parsley, Oregano, and Thyme.
To set this up, it cost me $36.50 Australian Dollars.

Here’s the breakdown:

The pot is a powder coated ‘BBQ Tub’ – For putting drinks in, holes drilled for drainage.
Cost: $13

The soil is a normal potting mix (25L).
Cost: $3.50

Parsley – A mature parsley plant with a big root system
Cost: $6.00

Lemon Grass – A large mature plant
Cost: $8.00

Thyme – 4 small seedlings
Cost: $3.00

Oregano – 6 small seedlings
Cost: $3.00

Over the next few weeks these herbs will mature into plants that I can pick and use in my kitchen, and save me lots of money.
Have you seen the price of fresh herbs at the supermarket these days? $3.50 a bunch, and they only lasts three or so days. By growing your own you will have better quality and save money!

This project could be completed much cheaper than I have done. You could go to your local rubbish tip and recycle a container, use your own compost for the soil and buy seedlings or even grow your own plants from seed.

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