# Homemade Herbivore Gardens The Design Sponge Blog Shows How to Make a DIY Indoor Herb Garden By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-04-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-indoor-herb-garden References: [designsponge](http://www.designsponge.com/2013/04/diy-kitchen-garden-planter.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/designsponge) If you live in a city and don’t have access to a garden, then the DIY Indoor Herb Garden is perfect for you! This crafty idea from the Design Sponge site shows you how easily you can have [fresh herbs growing in your kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instafarm). In this instance, Grace has used an old wooden box that she picked up at a flea market. If you can’t find a wooden box to use simply use a small drawer that you don’t need anymore. Grace advises that it’s best to get a box that contains some slats at the bottom for drainage. To create this [mini herb garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden) you’ll need to collect [miniature plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage) of your favorite herbs, some soil, moss and plastic liner. The finished product means you’ll have fresh herbs to hand to garnish your favorite dishes at all times! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Indoor Herb Gardens:** The trend of creating indoor herb gardens for those living in urban areas or without access to outdoor space presents opportunities for innovative designs and products. - **DIY Home Gardening:** The increasing popularity of DIY projects in home gardening offers opportunities for creating unique and personalized indoor gardens. - **Sustainable Living:** Homemade indoor herb gardens align with the increasing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly living, which presents opportunities for innovation and growth in this market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home and Garden Retail:** As DIY gardening continues to gain popularity, Home and Garden Retail businesses have an opportunity to offer products tailored for indoor herb gardens. - **Food and Beverage:** Indoor herb gardens can lead to an increase in fresh herb usage, creating opportunities for innovation in the Food and Beverage industry. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards eco-friendly living and personal gardening can be leveraged by businesses in the Sustainability industry by offering innovative products and solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-in-One Herb Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-herbs-indoor-herb-garden.md) - [Indoor Herb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auk-mini.md) - [Container-Based Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-farm-mini.md) - [Hydroponic Herb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-herb-kit.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Smart Indoor Hydroponics Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-modular-indoor-hydroponics-garden-grow-vegetables-and-herbs-automatic.md) - [Dual-Function Automated Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowrawell-indoor-herb-garden.md) - [Gardening Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verda-garden.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md)