Short of space? Renting or on the move and need a mobile garden solution? Or perhaps a health issue means you need a little more flexibility … Get some inspiration from these ‘pick up and grow’ creative ideas for micro gardens.

This quaint painted wheelbarrow is both a practical flower garden and a beautiful eye-catching feature.
What if you need something a little more permanent, but still manageable to move with you? Here’s a great idea with a recycled pallet.

With a little weed mat stapled on the back to hold the soil in place, this is a nifty little project for a mini raised garden bed for either edibles or ornamental plants.
Micro container gardens are an easily portable solution – here are a few ideas …

Plastic greenhouses are economical options for small spaces and less than ideal weather conditions. You just fold them up when you need to move!
Planters on brackets like window boxes and topsy-turvy tomato planters are some nifty solutions too.

Remove hanging baskets from a hook if you need to relocate to another position around the house or balcony depending on seasonal sun.
Any item with a handle means it’s easy to move … just pick up and go. Think jugs, bags, baskets …
Think about anything you’ve got with wheels that you can repurpose as a portable garden: washing basket trolleys (perfect with drainage holes); children’s wagons or even their large toy trucks or ride-on plastic cars! Kids can have fun moving their garden too. If you have an old BBQ why not convert it into a herb garden?
If you’ve got a leftover CD case and are looking for an indoor planter that you can take with you, try making a mini terrarium.
As you can see, portable gardens are only limited by your imagination! Found an inspiring idea here or got one of your own? Please share your comment or creative solution.
For more inspiration on creative planters, visit the Container Ideas category.
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I love your portable garden ideas. They can add a touch of color to a boring backyard, and they indeed liven up the mood! 🙂