Douglas Ferguson and his wife Ruth founded Pigeon Forge Pottery in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 1946. They organized their business so the pottery produced there would be high quality. At one point they employed 12 potters who would cast, glaze and fire stock items.

In addition, they understood the importance of good publicity and having a retail outlet. Ruth ran their shop. Red clay found near the pottery was used to make thrown or slip cast wares finished with matte glazes and slip decoration. The production includes animal figurines as well a full line of functional wares. Douglas Ferguson who threw much of the functional work retired in 1998. Ruth Ferguson remained until 1999. The pottery closed in 2000.

Unlike traditional glazed pottery, this weed pot was lava glazed. This high firing process not only makes the pottery extremely durable and resistant to wear and tear, but it also gives it a sense of strength and resilience. A rare and one of a kind vase that is unique with or without floral.