Trash into TREASURE

This is a fun project to keep you busy on a sunny weekend. And it will put your empty tins to good use!

- TERESA CONWAY

There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something from scratch, particularly if you’re upcyling what would otherwise be consigned to the recycling box.

This herb trellis planter will make a great addition to a sunny balcony or patio. If given proper care, it will keep you well stocked with herbs that can be used for cooking, both inside and out. Choose a bright coat of paint and position your planter somewhere that can be easily accessed – so your kitchen herbs are never far from reach!

1 Measure and mark wooden strips so you have three 150cm lengths for the vertical bars, plus three 60cm bars.

2 Saw along the marked lines, keeping the strips steady and secure. Sand the cut edges to smooth them if sharp.

3 Paint your wooden strips. Choose a nice bright shade of outdoor paint and leave to dry completely.