Calhoun County Gardening: First Investment for New Gardeners: Garden Pottery for Versatility and Longevity

Calhoun County, AL – When a new gardener wants the answer to what they should invest in first? My answer is, “Garden Pottery”. Whether the gardener lives in a condo with only balcony space, or a gated community with restrictions in digging & planting, the answer is Garden Pottery. Many farmers lease large plots of land during their retirement years and reduce in ground gardening. Having a large selection of pottery in various sizes, colors and weather resistant is a savvy first investment decision. Many of my personal zone 7 plants that are perennials survive inside my pottery, outdoors. An example is my twin whiskey barrels that for several years have lovely early summer exotic lilies (Forever Susan’s & El Desperado’s) blooming. These whiskey barrels are great options for pottery. Also I plant summer ornamental grasses inside pottery, which survive blackberry winters. A gardener can use wheels on rolling casters and place pottery so the pots can be moved around a deck easily. Many gardeners plant tropicals in pots so they can bring indoors those pots to safely winterize the plants. I have a garden theme, Country Cottage Rustic. I buy pottery colors in muted tones, copper tints, mustard hues, glazed clay. However, If I see a bargain price I will buy 6 pink ceramic pots for half price. A gardener can spray paint and change the color of any pot. I use garden pottery for both vegetables and flowers to grow in. I always suggest to other gardeners to be sure your pottery has drain holes. The great news about investing in pottery is continuance usage, for years of enjoyment.

Betty Clark is a contributing writer. She is an organic gardener since 1998. Signature flower she grows are Dahlias. She has a straw bale garden, raised bed garden, and in ground garden. Both her surnames are agricultural farming families (8 generations). Her hobbies include ancestry research, antiques, continued education classes, and workshops. She also has a background in marketing & promotions including expos. To contact Betty Clark with gardening questions: bettyclark2151959@gmail.com

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