Are you itching to begin your spring planting? Why not start with an easy herb garden? You’ll get very quick results; you can use the herbs in your cooking; and with a little style, you’ll have a nice decorative element for your home.
For this project, you’ll have custom-made pots that are just right for your new herbs. Chalkboard paint is so versatile and easy to use. We will create canvases on the pots with the paint. Then, using standard blackboard chalk, we can label the pots with the names of the herbs we are growing. Because of the chalkboard paint, the labels can be changed and changed again as needed. And, did you know that you can change the color of the chalkboard paint? You’ll need:
Terra-cotta pots
Chalkboard paint
Let’s start by preparing the pots. Create a design template to follow when you are painting the pots. You can simply paint a rectangle for a label, or curve the corners, or paint an oval or circle. It is all up to you. Draw the template first on paper, and then cut it out to serve as a guide. You can free-hand the label, too, if you are comfortable doing that.
Tape for template (if you are using one) to the pots, one at a time. Trace around the template with a pencil, and then remove the template.
Carefully paint the chalkboard paint on the pot, staying within the lines of the template. Allow the paint to dry, and then paint on a second coat, if it is needed.
Plant your herbs in the pots and label the pots with chalk. A nice herb garden might consist of basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano, but make sure to include your favorites.
Line the pots up in a sunny spot in your kitchen, or on a porch or patio.
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