Make an Edible Hanging Basket
This lovely idea is fresh from the site of Portland Nursery and what a nice idea it is. There are so many edibles that are beautiful to look at. I always use sterile potting soil in hanging baskets and put in a few tablespoons full of water-retention beads. Be careful with those beads though. I've put in too many and the plants floated away. Soak them first and follow the directions for how much to use with which size container. Also, hanging baskets will have to be watered every couple of days when there is no rain falling. A mulch on the top will help the top stay moist. Basil is a great centerpiece for a hanging basket since it grows fairly tall. There are plenty of purple and red-tinged basils that would be pretty. A little garlic or green onions would be pretty there, too. And, what about a basket completely filled with assorted basil? Wow would that smell good and love sun all summer? Varieties abound . For fillers around the outside, parsley (flat or curly) would ...
