Get some boxes. You will also need some string, scissors, and your trusty Swiss Army knife.
Drill some holes in the bottom in one (!) of the two boxes and thread the string through. I tied some knots to make sure they don't fall out of the bottom while I assemble everything.
Now about 1/3 of the box with earth an pull the strings up a bit. (so they are not just at the bottom of the box)
Now fill the rest of the box with earth.
Now it's time to plant whatever you want to plant in your box. I started with some peppermint and some basil which I had grown in some self watering pots made out of PET-bottles.

Put the box with earth in the other box (which we haven't touched until now).
Don't forget to water everything and fill the lower box with water. But don't overdo it! The upper box should not touch the water.

Growing plants indoors is especially fun and rewarding. When you are able to eat delicious vegetables from your plants it is even more exciting. Indoor gardening is a wonderful tool for those who have very little space and for those who are unable to bend. Indoor gardeners also love the fact that there is very little weed problem, no hot sun shining down on them, and it is so much easier to have good soil without covering a large area.


Indoor vegetables can be grown easily in any pot or container. Plastic is less expensive usually, but anything will work. Plastic gets hotter than ceramic containers. Ceramic containers seem to be the favorite among indoor gardeners. The most important part of the container is making sure that there is drainage in the bottom. If you are using plastic or metal containers, using an ice pick or another sharp object easily makes holes.

You can also use strips of an old 100% cotton t-shirt.
Just use a pencil to poke it through the holes, and tie a loose knot at one end of the cloth.

Mini gardens are fun to watch grow! Children will love starting their own mini gardens, whether it's a flower garden, herb, or even a vegetable garden. Kid's mini gardens are captivating and you can let them water, fertilize and even journal their garden's growth.