How to Make an Herbal Calendar Box

Herbal calendars are very popular. An herbal calendar box is a very similar concept only done in a box. It can have much more. You can include seed packets and spice blends. Many little personal touches can be included with an herbal calendar box. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• File box
• Index cards
• Subject cards
• Herb seeds

1. Start by decorating your file box. There is no set way to do this. Think of the person that will be enjoying the herbal calendar box. Personalize it for them. You can paint it and decoupage it. You are only limited by your imagination.

2. Label your subject cards by the twelve months. You can decorate these as well. Many people choice to have the calendar for that month on the subject card itself.

3. Divide your herb seeds. Place the herb seeds in the month they need to be planted. Be sure to take into account where your recipient lives. Different climates have different planting times.

4. Write up different recipes for the herbs you have included on the index cards. You can use any recipe or idea that you think they may enjoy. You can also include tips on how to dry and preserve the herbs. Place the recipes in the months they need to be harvested.

5. Incorporate gardening and cooking tips for those months that have little included. You can also include other ways to use herbs. A recipe for an herbal bath tea may be an idea.

Tips & Warnings

• Think of adding all the information for that special someone. Holidays and special events with herbal ideas and family and friend birthdays would be great additions.
• You can add extras to your calendar box. Consider adding small samples of herb blends.
• Consider putting in gardening sayings for certain months. Instructions on how to decorate your house using herbs. There will be lots of ideas to fill up your months.