9. Repurpose an old book as a planter.
Now this is a fun one! To turn a book into a planter, carve a hole in an old book big enough for a small potted plant, and create a real conversation piece.
10. Plant an edible herb garden.
For gardeners, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as eating food that you’ve grown yourself. But just because you don’t have a half-acre doesn’t mean you can’t grow your own food, err…mini-food! A windowsill herb garden is pretty, handy, and smells great, and can be kept year round. Toss those jars of dried spices, stat!