What a great idea for a back-door Herb Garden. Put things like thyme (that tends to lay low and trail) on the bottom tier along with Basil (that can get leggy and tall if you don't harvest often enough). Some oregano and other low growing herbs for the middle tier and rosemary for the top ....
The DH suggests running a pvc pipe or rebar through the holes in the pots to keep them from shifting around. I think the pvc with holes drilled in it would make a great watering device as well as a stabilizer. My idea has each pot with it's own bright (think 60's florescent) color ... In Texas and in full sun the black will hold the sun's heat and possibly make it too hot for the plants. But in semi-shade it would work well. Most herbs, however, need full sun for an extended period of time.
During the winter months - it would make a great spinach and leaf lettuce garden - that is IF you are using annual type herbs. In my backyard herb garden I plant spinach and lettuce in the area that later on will be full of basil - basil self-seeds which is so nice.
Last but not least, please note, there is no drainage dish under the large pot. This is not a good idea for 2 reasons. 1) the water can and will flow straight through the pots and make a mess on the porch beneath it 2) the soil in the pot stack will dry out very quickly and won't have that extra moisture to wick up into itself.
Using God's gifts - great ideas from friends on Facebook .... and making our meals delicious with herbs. What could beat that??
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