Religiously referenced pots

When potting herbs and flowers, I have enhanced the otherwise mundane terra cotta pot with a religious quote that relates to the plant. Follow these simple directions. If you need a few ideas for some fragrant, colorful or delicious plants to enjoy year-round, I supply a few suggestions along with a quote.

• Medium or large terra cotta pot(s)

• Flowerpot liner(s) or slightly smaller plastic pot(s) to fit inside

• Acrylic craft paint  

• 1” or larger paintbrush

• Water based polyurethane spray

• 8.5” x 11” patterned paper

• Printer

• Scissors 

• Glue stick

 

• Roses: “God intervenes to allow the smell of perfume whenever he wants.” – Padre Pio

• Mustard: “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it with? It is like a mustard seed which a man took and threw into his garden: it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air sheltered in its branches.” – Luke 13:18-19

• Lavender: “Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with it anointed the feet of Jesus, wiping them with her hair; the house was filled with the scent of the ointment.” – John 12:3

• Lemon Grass: “As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.” – Psalms 103:15

• Lily: “Think how the lilies grow; they never have to spin or weave; yet, I assure you, not even Solomon in all his royal robes was clothed like one of them.” – Luke 12:27

• Tomato: “Plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.” – Jeremiah 29:5 “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds.” – St. Basil

• Aloe: “I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.” – Proverbs 7:17