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| June 10, 1999 | Mullekom, Kathy Van | COPYRIGHT 1999 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Pick out your favorite herbs and whip up a full-fledged herb garden in less than an hour.

Here's what you need:

_Decorative planter. A strawberry pot is ideal. The protruding pockets allow herbs to cascade from all sides, making it an attractive display for your deck.

_Potting mix. Use a potting soil with peat moss. A professional soilless mix with peat moss, vermiculite and perlite is an excellent choice.

_Herbs. About 10 of your choice.

You will also need some small stones and a cardboard tube, such as one from a long roll of wrapping paper.

Here's how to make it:

1. Add about 2 inches of the potting mix to…

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