I began this little project by cleaning out an empty metal tea container that I had saved. It still held a soft scent of lemon and ginger, and I loved the idea of giving it a second life. Once I washed and dried it, the container felt ready for a new purpose.
Next, I used a finishing nail and a hammer to create a few drainage holes in the bottom of the tin. Since metal containers don’t have natural drainage, this step helps keep the roots healthy and prevents the soil from becoming soggy.
Having prepared the container, I carefully removed the sweet mint from its original pot. The roots were compacted and dry, so I took my time loosening them before placing the plant in its new home. I added fresh soil around the base and gave it a generous drink of water, as it definitely needed it.
Once everything was set up, I placed the little mint planter in a bright spot with indirect light. It perked up quickly, and now the cheerful tea tin alongside the vibrant green leaves creates a delightful pairing. This serves as a simple reminder that small acts of care can revive something.
Since this little project began with a tea tin, it feels fitting to enjoy the mint in a refreshing drink. If you'd like to try one of my favorite ways to use fresh mint, I've shared my cold mint tea recipe in a separate post.— You can find it here.
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What a sweet repurposed project. Your plant will adore its new home.
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Cher xx
Cher, thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed this DIY project. 😊
DeleteI'm doing this for my herbs. It's functional and cute. Thank you for sharing. - Teresa
ReplyDeleteTeresa, thank you. Your herbs 🌿 will love their new home.
DeleteGreat upcycle! A pretty tin- and a cute mint plant - both get a new life. I love it!
ReplyDeleteKim, thank you so much. 🤗😀
DeleteA very nice way to recyle a tea tin! It is wise to keep mint in a container as it grows and spreads like crazy in a garden.
ReplyDeletePat, thank you. You are absolutely correct; they can spread in a garden, as I have experienced this before. I tend to go for containers when planting them. It also makes it easier when I want to harvest a few leaves and the container is on the back porch. Thank you for visiting.
DeleteWhat a great idea to use an empty tea time for a planter for mint. Way to go. Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health.
ReplyDeleteNancy, thank you! I appreciate your visit to the blog. :)
DeleteSuch a lovely idea! The bright mint leaves look so good with the colours of the tin too. I'm curious, could you use the lid of the tin as a bottom tray to catch water or is it too tight to fit the bottom of the tin?
ReplyDeleteChar, thank you! That's a great question. The lid is a tight fit when trying to add it to the bottom. I ended up using a clear plastic container from my local Dollar Tree store. It catches the water wonderfully, and then I reuse that water to water other plants. It works out great. Thank you for visiting. I appreciate it.
DeleteHow cute is that?! The tin and plant go together so beautifully. I need to use up the tea in my tea tin so I can do this! I'm happy to tell you I'm featuring this on Thursday Favorite Things today. :)
ReplyDeletePam, oh, thank you so very much. I'm so glad you enjoyed this project. I've tried leaving you a comment on your blog to say thank you, but it keeps saying "spam detected" when I try. But a big thank you for the feature. I appreciate it.
DeletePopped over from the Thursday Favorite party to admire this clever upcycle. Tea and plants are two of my favorite things.
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Amalia, thank you so much. 🤗❤️
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