No, seriously... this was the most inexpensive project ever and I love it. They are so cute and aromatic. I can make tomato basil salads to my heart's content now. It's the end of November and it's so nice to have some fresh greens in the house.
I got my terracotta pots from Walmart for less than a $1 a piece and the matching saucers for $0.25. I used Rust-Oleum Chalkboard spray paint which was around $4. (fyi: This is the best brand of spray paint to use... for about everything.)
Tape off the top of the pots with painters tape.
You can see step 2 in the background of the picture above lol!
The trick is to spray paint slowly. Lightly build up coat after coat with plenty of drying time in-between coats. It took me about a hour to get them completely covered. I let mine dry for around three hours. Longer is probably better... but I'm inpatient and wanted to get to planting!!
To prevent the writing from being permanently etched on the sides first prime the pots by taking a piece of chalk lengthwise and rubbing down the entire chalkboard surface.
Now you can label and plant whatever you like!
They were sold out of cilantro at the time so I have to wait. But you get the idea!
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