Sturdy pots and planters that look nice are some of the costlier elements of expanding your houseplant or garden collection. But you don’t have to settle for cheap plastic pots or drop a fortune on ...

Steve Gerischer was kneeling over a plastic tub filled with a brown concoction. His sleeves were rolled up and he was almost elbow-deep into the mix, but then he paused to smile as he tried to explain ...