Summer is ripe for growing simple kitchen herbs. Light is abundant, time moves a little slower, and tending to a small plant is an achievable summer goal. If you cook with herbs regularly, growing your own is a smart investment—and a great way to reduce waste from unused herbs wilting in the fridge. Here are favorite pint-sized picks.
Above: Channeling French kitchens, the Manufacture de Digoin Small Pot with Border can be used for many things, one of which is as a small herb pot; $34.
Above: Japanese brand Hasami Porcelain, known for their stackable dinnerware, makes a Planter in various sizes. Shown above at left is the HP045 Natural Planter 5.5/8″ for $50 at Tortoise General Store.
Above: Bergs Potter’s Copenhagen Ø10 Planter & Saucer, Set of 3 is $51 at Goodee. Pictured is its Raw Rosa shade; also available in a Raw Grey.
Above: Another style from Bergs Potter, the Hoff Pot and Saucer, starts at $16 at The Floral Society, depending on the saucer you choose (there are four colors).
Above: At Svenskt Tenn, the Pot Tolvekarna, shown in Oyster, was designed by Erika Pekkari in 2011. The pictured pot with brass saucer is $116 and comes in a range of stoneware colors. The smaller version is $74.
Above: We’ve long admired Bacsac for their versatile soft planters. The brand also makes an herb pot size—the Round Flower Pot 3L in Geotextile Fabric is the smallest size on offer; €29 at Bacsac.
Above: Handmade in the UK by Brickett Davda, the Taupe Herb Pot is as carefully made as any of the designer’s tableware; $175 including the saucer at March.
Above: The Manufactum Terracotta Herb Pot is specially made for kitchen and aromatic herbs; €19.90 each at Manufactum in Germany.
Above: The West Elm Convivial Minimal Raw Stoneware Planters start at the smallest size of 4 inches for $40.
Above: The Whichford Pottery Set of Five Kitchen Garden Pots makes it easy to start a kitchen garden in style; £147.50 at Whichford Pottery.
Above: The Earth Fired Clay Herb Pot at Terrain is $30 for a set of 3; also available in gray.
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