# Blackboard Herb Gardens The Chalkboard Wall Planter Lets You Label Your Leaves By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-wall-planter References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2012/10/chalkboard-vertical-wall-planter.php) & [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/chalkboard-wall-planter/) Grow your plants and herbs on the rustic looking Chalkboard Wall Planter from [Williams-Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dormify). The black, chalkboard backing of this decorative planter lets you use chalk to mark and label what each plant is so that there is no confusion when it comes to choosing a few herbs to add to your culinary cooking. The chalk and wood design have an unfinished rustic look to them that adds a homey feel to the greenery. Hang this [wall mount](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300) outside in your backyard or patio garden in order to save planter space, or have it in your kitchen so you always have your [herbs on display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-storage-container) and within easy reach. Label and show off your planting skills with the Chalkboard Wall Planter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Gardening:** The Chalkboard Wall Planter demonstrates the trend of vertical gardening, allowing for space-saving and easy access to herbs and plants. - **Customizable Plant Labels:** The use of chalkboard backing in the planter highlights the trend of customizable plant labels, enabling users to easily mark and identify different plants. - **Rustic Home Decor:** The unfinished rustic look of the Chalkboard Wall Planter aligns with the trend of rustic home decor, adding a charming touch to indoor or outdoor spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Garden Tools and Supplies:** The Chalkboard Wall Planter taps into the garden tools and supplies industry by providing a unique and practical solution for growing and labeling plants and herbs. - **Kitchen and Culinary Products:** The Chalkboard Wall Planter caters to the kitchen and culinary products industry, offering a convenient way to have fresh herbs within easy reach for cooking. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** The Chalkboard Wall Planter fits into the home decor and furnishings industry, as it adds a decorative and functional touch to both indoor and outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block Wall Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-organizer-and-messfree-planter.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Four-in-One Herb Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-herbs-indoor-herb-garden.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroartpod.md) - [Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume-planter.md) - [Building Block Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-planterior.md) - [Indoor Herb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md)