DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden
Welcome to the May Home Depot Gift Challenge!
I’m so glad you stopped by today, friends! It’s time for another Monthly Home Depot DIY Gift Challenge! Just in case you’re not familiar with the Monthly Gift Challenge, each month one blogger from our group of 13 will choose an item from Home Depot, then we each make a creative gift using that item. This month it was my turn to choose our item and recipient and I chose the good ole’ trusty 2 x 4. The recipient is a “new home owner”. I tried to think of something useful, but also a bit different than the usual “potted plant” housewarming gift. After racking my brain for a bit, I decided to make my “potted plant” of the edible variety; and came up with this mason jar herb garden. Who doesn’t like fresh herbs? New home-owners don’t usually have the time to start a garden right away, so why not give one as a gift? I like to think of it as the gift that keeps on giving!
*This post is not endorsed or sponsored in any way by the Home Depot. We just love the store and its products and thought it would be a fun and challenging collaboration.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:
2 wood 2 x 4′s (mine were 8 ft long)
Saw (OR you can have the friendly sales associates at Home Depot cut the wood to your measurements!)
Electric Sander and/or medium grit sandpaper
Electric drill and drill bits
Wood stain in your choice of colors (I used Provincial by Rustoleum)
Rags for applying the stain
Pencil
Tape Measure
Hammer
4 seven inch long nails
4 Mason jars (I found mine at Michael’s craft store, already painted, but you could use a clear Mason jar, or paint to your liking)
4 metal braces and screws
Decorative knob (optional, I just thought it jazzed this piece up a bit)
Twine
Decorative chalkboard hangars (found at Michael’s but I’ve seen similar ones at Joanne’s, Target, Wal Mart and Hobby Lobby)
Your choice of herbs (4 total) in 2 – 3 inch pots
Potting soil
Instructions:
Measure and mark your 2 x 4′s , then cut to desired length (mine measured 6 ft.)
Stain your wood
Once dry, attach your 2 x 4′s together using the metal braces, spaced evenly apart (see photo)
Turn the boards over and lay your jars and other decorative items on the wood to get a visual of how things will look/fit
Measure, then mark your item placement
Pre-drill between the boards where you will be placing your nails (the nails are so thick that hammering them in without pre-drilling may cause the wood to split)
Hammer in the nails (I hammered mine in about 1 1/2 inches)
Wrap twine around the base of the wood (see photo)
Transfer your herbs into the mason jar, filling with extra soil as needed (tip – this is best done when plant soil is dry)
Securely tie a piece of twine around your mason jars, forming a loop in the back from which to hang your jars. Leave enough length to tie a cute bow (optional).
Hang your jars
Personalize, then hang the chalkboards
I love that this piece can be used inside or out, and because it leans vertically, it doesn’t take up much space!
I hope you enjoyed this Home Depot Gift Challenge! Please make sure you stop by and visit the other talented bloggers participating in the challenge – just click on the pictures below to be taken to each site.
Until next time,
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This is so pretty! I love the blue jars with the rustic stain and that little slate board makes the perfect finishing touch!
Kat@Home. Made. Interest. recently posted…Welcome Home Block Set
Thanks so much, Kat! Hopefully I can keep these little guys alive until I give them to their new owner!;)
How pretty! And, such a space saver!!
Jen @ Fresh Crush recently posted…Lumber DIY – The Home Depot Gift Challenge
Thank you Jen! It was so much fun to work on!
This is such a great gift idea! So cute!
Emily recently posted…2×4 Artwork
Thank you Emily!
This is the perfect little gift for a new homeowner!! Heck, it’s even perfect for an “already” homeowner!! Ha. I love that it’s vertical, this would be so perfect in our tiny little backyard!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness recently posted…DIY Garden Hose Storage
Thank you Amanda! I love that it will fit almost anywhere – because things don’t usually stay in one place for very long around here!
Amy, I absolutely love this!
Roxanne recently posted…Pottery Barn Flag Hack
Thanks so much Roxanne!
What a great idea!! I would love if someone gave this to me!! Also love that it can be indoors or outdoors

Lindi recently posted…Hexagon Wall Planter
Thank you Lindi! This was such a fun project, and I love that I have fresh herbs on hand!
Very creative Amy and cute too I love this idea.
~ Kate
Thank you, Kate – I’m so excited to have fresh herbs to use!
This is such a fantastic idea! You should sell these bad boys.:) I love the mason jars and chalk board labels! Great work Amy!!
Shannon Churchill recently posted…Home Depot Monthly Gift Challenge-Rustic Centerpiece
Thank you Shannon! That is such a compliment coming from you!
This is the cutest summery project!! I love the rustic yet functional aspect! Darling!!
Paige.Rose
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Thank you! It was so much fun to work on!
Such a great idea Amy! You had be at turquoise mason jars. And everyone needs an herb garden. Awesome!
Shelly recently posted…Turquoise 2×4 Entry Bench – HD Monthly Challenge
Thank you Shelly! I love these jars, too! The color is so cheerful and happy – hopefully that will help keep these little plants alive! ;\
This turned out absolutely lovely. Love that you can move it to various locations inside and outside.
Carmody recently posted…Nautical Inspired Plumbing Pipe Shelf – Industrial Decor
Thank you Carmody – this was such a fun project!
<3 your herb garden! The color, style and markers all go great together. This would be a great addition to my little patio.
Kate Smith | Sensational Color recently posted…High Key Low Key Color
Thank you for your sweet compliments! It was a fun project, and the perfect size for a patio!
I’ve seen a few mason jar herb gardens but none this adorable! I absolutely love the way you did this, and that turquoise!
Cat @ therusticwillow recently posted…Ramen Vegetable Stir Fry
Thanks so much, Cat! I love the pop of turquoise, too!
This is the neatest idea ever, Amy! So pretty! Gorgeous color too! Hope you have a wonderful long weekend! Xo
Thank you Kendra – I had so much fun working on this project!
This is gorgeous! I wish I didn’t have a black thumb- I’ve never managed to keep an herb plant alive long enough to use it!
I usually can’t, either – we’ll see how long they last!
I love them! Great for adding colour all year round.
This is so, so good Amy! What a beautiful, and thoughtful, and useful gift

Emily @ Table & Hearth recently posted…Lemon Mascarpone Sopapillas
Thank you, Emily! I loved working on this project!
This is so cute! I planted some herbs in a pot recently, and this makes me want to dig them up and move them to mason jars!
Staci recently posted…Pretzel Hot Dog Buns
They do look pretty darn cute…
You are too much, Amy! I can’t even begin to praise this…and the color! Perfection! Thank you so much for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things!
All that’s Jas recently posted…Greek Milk Pie – Galaktoboureko
Thank you for your kind comments, Jas! I love the pop of color the jars add, too!
What a fun monthly challenge Amy! I loved all the different items people created although you all started with the same item. How fun! Your mason jar herb garden turned out so well! Really like the chalkboard signs.
aspen jay recently posted…ABC Car Game
Thank you for your sweet comments! One of my favorite parts of the monthly challenge is seeing how creative everyone else is!
This is so pretty! It turned out great! I love the blue mason jars!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Jill recently posted…Denim Shirtdress for Summer
Thank you so much!
I LOVE those blue mason jars. Did you paint them yourself? If so, how did you paint them so perfectly and so shiny?
thanks,
Meena recently posted…LEMON CUPCAKES
Thank you! I actually found them at Michaels (craft store), already like that! There were several different color choices, but the blue was my fave. Hope that helps!