This year you are bound to be travelling to many friends and having a few enjoyable evenings, perhaps one of the conversations around the fire pit may be about how the garden grew and plans for next season. It is always fun to find a unique gift to bring a friend. Here is a great gift that is easy to make, easy to transport and is sure to be well received. Be sure to make few extra for those unexpected trips, and don't forget about a few for yourself!

Terra Cotta "Herb Trio" Planter
What you'll need:

    3 - 4" herbs, such as parsley, rosemary, and lavender
    3 - 6" terra cotta pot
    Small amount of sterilized soil
    Chalkboard paint & small brush
    Chalk

What to do:

Paint the rim's of your pot's using chalkboard paint and small brush, let dry. Using sterilized soil plant herbs into the terra cotta containers. Using chalk, write the name of each herb onto the chalkboard area, be sure to insert tags from each plant into container. Water well.

* If herbs aren't readily available, substitute with paper whites or hyacinths.