This is my side "yard" -
Yes, it's a giant fence. The backyard isn't much better (a 3x10' concrete slab). So my gardening options are limited to none (or so I thought). I've attempted to put potted plants in the back but, honestly, if I can't see them I forget about them and they die.
Then I saw these plant pots at IKEA and I came up with a plan.
I wanted to make an herb garden but the only place to put one outside (where I could see it and not neglect it) would be outside near the fence. It is an ideal spot because it gets good sun and I just have to step outside my kitchen door to grab some herbs. Inspired by these lettuce troughs, I decided to get out my handy, dandy dremel and get to work.
I bought some cilantro, dill and basil to start off. In retrospect, I should have researched my herbs first to make sure they all liked the same thing. Cilantro, I found out after it was planted, enjoys less sun than the dill and bason but hopefully it will be OK.
Because, I believe, the box is made for potted plants and not actually planting plants I got rid of the metal pan that came with it and used my drill attachment to make drainage holes in the bottom of the box.
Then I added a two small gate hooks to the top of the box two inches in from the edge.
On the fence I marked where the gate hooks lined up and screwed in the eye of the hook.
Once everything looked lined up and sturdy, I planted my herbs, watered them and placed the box back on the fence.
Voila! I defintely want to head back to IKEA for some more boxes to add to my wall garden.
I also had fun with the sale IKEA was having on hanging pots and their selection of succulent plants!
