Sunday, April 6, 2008
Herb Hanging baskets
I was struggling to come up with plant material to demonstrate making a moss basket. It was too early in the season for the typical basket stuffers, and I was avoiding another pansy basket. I considered succulents, but rejected that as I had my succulent chair, and various succulent planters with me.
I wandered through my nursery looking for anything that might show color or interest this early in the season. In a moment closer to desperation than inspiration I decided a herb basket would be perfect. They were available, and I figured good choices in that they were drought tolerant, and should thrive nicely in the basket environ.
The baskets turned out well, but what was remarkable was the interest they generated. Everyone thought it was such a good idea, it seems the renewed interest in growing food made these babies really popular. Each basket has 15 herb plants, to provide 7 different herbs in one container, perfect for condo dwellers, or anyone who likes to cook and doesn't have in ground space for a herb garden.
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