All the Dirt on Gardening

Mark Linholm Tulsa potter, Mark Linholm makes pottery specifically designed for orchids and succulents. His 30-years of experience with plants have helped him understand what plants need so his pottery helps gardeners grow them successfully. “I’ve been a horticulturist for the City of Tulsa for 26-years,” said Linholm.  “I started throwing pots at the 3 rd Street Clayworks when my daughter started taking classes ten years ago.” When we toured Linholm’s gardens at his home and then saw more of his pottery at Clayworks, his success with both was obvious.  Wherever he had plants in his pots they were thriving. “I’m a gardener by instinct and I only wanted to make functional art,” said Linholm. “By adding the right number of drainage holes in the right places, I can make succulent and orchid planters that work to support the plants’ needs.” 3rd Street Clayworks Linholm said he also collects a lot of second hand stuff but only things he can visualize a us...