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Grow A Mini Herb Garden

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What You Need
  • 3 empty 4.23 oz. or 6.75 oz. NESTLÉ JUICY JUICE boxes
  • Safety scissors
  • Craft knife
  • 1 can of fast-dry enamel paint
  • Cellophane tape
  • 1 - 2 (dry) quart bag of pea gravel
  • 1 - 4 (dry) quart bag of seed starting mix
  • Bucket or old bowl
  • Water
  • 3 kinds of herb seeds (available in packets at nursery)
  • 3 dried bay leaves (available in spice section of grocery store)
  • Waterproof marker
  • Craft glue
  • Plastic wrap
  • Raffia
  • 1 - 7 inch saucer for herb garden pot
How To Do It
  • Using scissors or a craft knife, cut the bottoms off of the 3 NESTLÉ JUICY JUICE boxes.
  • Turn the boxes upside down (the cut edge will now become the top of the herb pot). With scissors, cut a slit about 3/4 inch long at each corner. Fold each edge to the inside of the carton and secure with a piece of tape. Repeat with remaining boxes.
  • Make sure the juice straw holes are open. These will be the "drains" for each pot.
  • PARENTS ONLY: Take the three prepared boxes to a well-ventilated area and spray with fast-dry enamel. Let dry for several hours before planting.
  • Place about a 1/4 inch layer of pea gravel in each "pot."
  • In a bucket or bowl, mix about 4 cups of seed starting mix with enough water to make it very moist.
  • Fill each pot to within 1/2 inch of top edge with the wet mixture.
  • Sprinkle a few seeds on top, then cover with about 1/8 inch more of the mixture.
  • Using a marker, write the name of each herb you have planted on a dried bay leaf.
  • Attach the bay leaves to the front of the pots with glue.
  • Place a small piece of plastic wrap over the top of each pot and tie with raffia.
  • Place a layer of pea gravel in the pot saucer and set the pots on top.
  • Set the planter in a sunny place where it gets light from a window.
  • Remove the plastic wrap after the seedlings appear.
  • Thin the seedlings to one or two plants.
Follow-Up Fun
  • In the spring or summer, once the herbs begin to outgrow their "pot," transplant them to a sunny location in an outdoor garden.
  • Have the children help find a recipe that uses the herbs you have grown.
  • Play the Smelling Guessing Game. Have your children close their eyes and after smelling each herb, have them guess its name.

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Posted on: 2/5/2011 1:42 AM

Posted by: sasha r

City: las vegas

great idea!!!! ive done this one and my son just loved it!!!

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/8/2010 11:21 PM

Posted by: nj g

City: ND

I found this article very helpful. We plan on starting our garden this week. I have everything set out in the house for the herb garden as well. The kids are so excited that we will be planting herbs. We have not planted them before, so this will be exciting. I did get some great ideas and hope that the herbs grow so that we can have enough for our own use and gifts! Also recycling and having our own products to use will be great and money saving. We are so glad to be a Juicy Juice Member.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/7/2010 2:29 AM

Posted by: Michel F

City: Platte City

I plan on growing a herb garden with my daughter. Once the plants are growing, weve already reserved a place in our garden. Michel, A member of the Juicy Bunch team

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 5/6/2010 10:49 AM

Posted by: Betsy B

City: Philadelphia

This is a fun project for the kids and a nice way to reuse Juicy Juice boxes. The kids will love tasting the results of their work. Betsy, A member of the Juicy Bunch team

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/5/2010 9:59 AM

Posted by: chantelle k

City: west st. paul

I think this is a fun project and a fabulous way to spend quality time doing a project with the kids while teaching them about gardening and recycling and nutrition. Thanks Juicy Juice for sharing such a neat project idea!

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/5/2010 9:21 AM

Posted by: Jennifer M

City: Ardmore

This is a wonderful article. I cant wait to get my kids involved even more in the cooking process. I think this is what we may do for Mothers Day gifts for the grandparents. They will absolutely love it! A proud Member of the Juicy Juice Bunch

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/4/2010 4:22 PM

Posted by: JW Z

City: Temple City

What a neat way to recycle those Juicy Juice boxes. Creating a herb garden doesnt sound too complicated to make. Love the detailed descriptions as to whats needed.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/3/2010 9:18 AM

Posted by: michelle B

City: cortland, il

we plant an herb garden every year. and a salsa garden... my kids love tomatoes and love potatoes with chives... It adds to their knowledge of science, plants and animals.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/2/2010 2:46 PM

Posted by: Torsha S

City: Fayetteville

This is a great idea. My kid will love doing this. Torsha, a Juicy Bunch team member.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/2/2010 12:01 PM

Posted by: Chantel B

City: Castle Rock

This looks like a great little project for my kids. They love growing and eating from our garden, and Im sure will love doing a little garden that can be their own. Thanks for the great idea! chantel a member of the juicy bunch team.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 5/1/2010 7:19 AM

Posted by: Tinesha M

City: Osseo

We love gardening at our house, but we havent done herbs yet. The kids will get a kick out of making their own herb gardens!! -Juicy Bunch Member

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/30/2010 8:36 PM

Posted by: Sarah P

City: VICTORIA

This sounds like a cute project, but a little overly complicated just to make it look cute. My son really wants to help me in the garden, so this would be a neat little project that he would really enjoy. However, if we do it, I think Ill eliminate a lot of the decorative elements to make it simpler for a barely 3 year old to help with. Sarah - a member of the Juicy Bunch Team

Rated: ***No StarNo Star

Posted on: 4/30/2010 3:20 PM

Posted by: Elizabeth D

City: Bristol

Also, I am a member of the Juicy Bunch team!

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/30/2010 3:19 PM

Posted by: Elizabeth D

City: Bristol

I think this activity is a really good idea! My little girl helps plant and water the garden, so I think she will enjoy this a lot!

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/29/2010 6:38 AM

Posted by: Kathy S

City: Lutz

This activity is rich in that it teaches recycling, gardening, and healthy eating. I plan to do this with my children this weekend! KatWoman, a member of the Juicy Bunch team

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/26/2010 1:40 PM

Posted by: Holli P

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about Juicy Juice..We love gardening at our house. My son plants patio tomatoes every year and we plant herbs for the window pots.Usually we plant parsley, basil and rosemary. My son loves being involved with the planting and watering of the plants. He is eager to help, specially when it is time to pick the tomatoes.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/25/2010 8:47 AM

Posted by: Matt D

City: Cleveland

I think this is a great idea and a big money saver

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Posted on: 4/25/2010 6:38 AM

Posted by: A L

I think the idea of a mini herb garden is great. But I do wonder why the boxes need be painted with spray paint. That doesnt seem very environmentally concious... and an unneeded step. Ang- A member of the Juicy Bunch

Rated: ***No StarNo Star

Posted on: 4/25/2010 5:04 AM

Posted by: krissi s

City: Eglin Afb

I have just started getting into gardening which means my daught is as well. Ive been wanting to make a little herb garden with her and this would be perfect! Cant wait to try this with her this weekend! -Krissi,A Member of the JUICY BUNCH TEAM

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/23/2010 5:14 PM

Posted by: Becky P

City: Noble

I am a member of the Juicy Bunch, and along with promoting their products, I like the articles @JuicyJuice.com like this one. An herb garden is a great healthy idea for kids to do with their parents help. What a fun learning experience, and great one on one time with your kids! Cant wait to get started on an herb garden with my kids.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/23/2010 5:14 PM

Posted by: Becky P

City: Noble

I am a member of the Juicy Bunch, and along with promoting their products, I like the articles @JuicyJuice.com like this one. An herb garden is a great healthy idea for kids to do with their parents help. What a fun learning experience, and great one on one time with your kids! Cant wait to get started on an herb garden with my kids.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/23/2010 6:44 AM

Posted by: Kim S

City: Lebanon

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about JUICY JUICE... This is a good way to involve the kids in a great project. It also sounds like alot of fun for the both of us.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/23/2010 4:09 AM

Posted by: Christina D

City: Shinnston

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about JUICY JUICE…I love the idea of gardening with your kids..really cute idea! My kids love to help me in my garden and I feel it is a very wholesome and educational way to connect with your children!

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Posted on: 4/22/2010 7:29 PM

Posted by: Nancy D

City: Edgewater

I am a member of the Juicy Bunch, and I find this to be a cute and educational activity. My daughter currently has a cucumber plant that we are observing grow. She would love this! We will be trying it out soon!

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/22/2010 3:50 PM

Posted by: marsha s

City: COMMACK

As a member of the Juicy Bunch community, I want to say this idea sounds like a lot of fun. A great way to celebrate springtime with my kids.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/22/2010 3:03 PM

Posted by: Holli P

City: Tinley Park

We love gardening. My son plants patio tomatoes every year and we plant herbs for the window pots.Usually we plant parsley, basil and rosemary. My son loves being involved with the planting and watering of the plants. He is eager to help, specially when it is time to pick the tomatoes.

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Posted on: 4/22/2010 1:00 PM

Posted by: Dyanna P

City: Hollsopple

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about JUICY JUICE… This is a nice project. We garden every year and we like involving the kids in the process. Perhaps since this is for kids it should say how dry these should be kept. We lose so many seedlings every year.

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/22/2010 9:42 AM

Posted by: Sangeeta G

City: Austin,TX

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about JUICY JUICE ,I think its a wonderful article on involving your kids in your gardening activities.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/22/2010 9:28 AM

Posted by: Tanya G

City: North Hollywood

This is an awesome idea this teaches the children to recycle as well and they wont have to carry no heavy pots around. I love this idea awesome addition to my garden. Tanya, A member of the Juicy Bunch team.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/22/2010 5:36 AM

Posted by: morgan g

City: salem

What a great idea for parents to do with their children!

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Posted on: 4/22/2010 2:06 AM

Posted by: Ashley R

City: Columbus

I love this article. This is something my son and I will enjoy this weekend. This is a cute kid-friendly activity.

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Posted on: 4/21/2010 11:05 PM

Posted by: Sasha R

City: las vegas

This is a great idea. my son will love this! :

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Posted on: 4/21/2010 10:59 PM

Posted by: Amber k

City: oklahoma

I think the herb garden is a great idea! My kids love to help me in my flower garden and w/ our potted plants! We also plant strawberries sunflowers and it is always a big hit! So I think this is Great!

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/21/2010 10:08 PM

Posted by: yen v

City: gainesville

As a member of juicy juice bunch, i love this idea! I think it would be fun activity for the family.

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/21/2010 8:02 PM

Posted by: Beth A

City: Mansfield, TX

I think this is a great activity! Besides just learning how to grow herbs, you can carry it forward to cooking! A member of the Juicy Bunch Community!

Rated: *****

Posted on: 4/21/2010 5:55 PM

Posted by: Erin M

City: Redlands

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about JUICY JUICE I think that this is a great family activity. A bit complicated at the beginning but i am sure we can work through it.

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/21/2010 5:18 PM

Posted by: Marie F

City: Mobile

I love all the tips for this garden, but not too sure about the enamel paint. I guess it depends on watching closely where it goes in the garden, but otherwise a wonderful easy idea.

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Posted on: 4/21/2010 4:57 PM

Posted by: Yana K

City: nj

I think it is great project although sounds little bit complicated at the beginning.

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/21/2010 3:55 PM

Posted by: Chelsae G

City: saginaw

As a member of the Juicy Bunch, a team of people who are passionate about JUICY JUICE, we are also passionate about keeping our kids healthy. So growing a vegetable garden was a great way to keep my child involved in the process of maintaining healthy and focused.

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Posted on: 4/21/2010 3:49 PM

Posted by: reva s

City: lathrop,ca

When we had science exhibition my kids did similar kind of project but they were very young and i did everything. This time they can have their own garden and have lot more fun. revasast, A member of the Juicy Bunch team.

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/21/2010 3:44 PM

Posted by: reva s

City: stockton,ca

When we had science exhibition my kids did similar kind of project but they were very young and i did everything. This time they can have their own garden and have lot more fun.

Rated: ****No Star

Posted on: 4/21/2010 3:10 PM

Posted by: Caryn W

City: Cincinnati

This is a great idea! My daughter absolutely loves to play garden and this looks like something she will really enjoy doing! What a great project.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 3/8/2010 11:33 AM

Posted by: Marcus H

City: Portland

This looks like a lot of fun. My daughter Shawna always wants to help her mom out in the garden. This looks like a fun way to let her practice on her own mini-garden.

Rated: *****

Posted on: 10/17/2007 12:23 PM

Posted by: Alura

City: O.C.

What a GREAT project! My kids had such a fantastic time making this herb garden they begged to make one for everyone as a holiday gift!

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