There’s no question that indoor herb gardens are a chef’s dream partner. The culinary uses for herbs are endless (and so delicious), but sometimes we end up with too many leaves to consume.
The good news is that herbs are good for way more than just eating. Here are five creative ways to use your fresh herb gardens.
You can never have enough good-smelling things. Perfumes, candles, sprays, soaps…add this lime cilantro soap to your collection of aromatic items. A fresh, light green, this soap is super easy to make, smells divine, and will use up all those extra cilantro leaves!
Why spend all that money on Clorox wipes when you can make your own household spray using your leftover herbs? Use any herb you like, but we recommend sage. Sage’s leaves cut through the alcohol and vinegar scent. Plus, they have natural antibacterial capabilities!
Does anything smell better than linen, scented and newly out of the dryer? With these rosemary and lavender sachets, all your laundry will smell divine and fresh. Simply take those extra herbs, dry them, and quickly throw together these fabulous pouches.
Okay, so this is technically consumable, but how could we not share this elegant ice cube recipe with you? Since you’re freezing the herbs you’ll be using to make these ice cubes, they’ll last a long time, and you won’t be wasting any of your fresh herb gardens. Throw these in cocktails or sodas for a beautiful and tasty flair.
Herbs have way more up their sleeves than good taste and aromas—their rejuvenating qualities are really incredible. In this hair rinse, you can use almost any herb you fancy to harness the medicinal power of herbs. Our favorite is a rosemary and lavender rinse. The two herbs complement each other wonderfully, will soothe your scalp, and will increase the shine on your locks.
Try out these fresh ideas to minimize waste and create a more herbaceous and wonderful lifestyle. For even more tips, check out these ways to harness your herb’s natural power and clear your skin.
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