How to Make Hypertufa PotsView All
Choosing Hypertufa Molds – Where Do I Find Them?
Many times over in our Facebook Group for the Hypertufa Gardener we discuss how and where we choose our hypertufa molds and containers, those containers that we make our hypertufa pots either inside or outside depending on how each of
Hooked on Hypertufa? Addicted to Hypertufa? Do you know the signs?
Hooked on Hypertufa. or Are you addicted to Hypertufa? I have come to the conclusion that I am suffering from this malady. Maybe I need to remind you of all the symptoms so that you can be on alert if
Revisit the Rock & Hypertufa Garden
The Rock Garden at the Community Center is growing slowly since we planted it about two months ago. I explained in an earlier post about the new venture for our Master Gardener project here in the community It is growing
How to Make Styrofoam Planters
Don’t Throw Away That Old Styrofoam Box!
Yes, there is another alternative for new garden planters. The next time you see a Styrofoam box being discarded, don’t let it go to the local landfill. Rescue it! Make a new and different garden planter! And you can make
Making Styrofoam Planters – It’s Almost Hypertufa !
How about making a hypertufa trough, or Almost Hypertufa. Let’s try making a Styrofoam planter which will look almost like hypertufa. Call it Faux Hypertufa or Almost Hypertufa but you can make one in an afternoon and can plant it
SucculentsView All
How About Head Vases For String Of Pearls Propagation Cuttings?
I am so excited to let you know that my String of Pearls has rooted very well…both in water and in soil. But hands down, the water-rooted cuttings for String of Pearls was by far the quickest and easiest. I
Repaired and Replanted – A Succulent Bowl Arrangement
If you have been following the tale of my broken hypertufa bowl repair, I am glad to tell you that it is now replanted and almost as good as new! I have it replanted with a Flapjack Plant and I
Best Office Plants? Succulents!
Do you have some plants indoors to get you through the winter? I sure do. I have some in my windows facing the South and these help during the days when you long to get outside and it is just
Backyard Flower GardenView All
My Favorite and Easy Perennials
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your garden plants? Do you run out of time when you do get a chance to get out there and deadhead and pull weeds? I know the feeling. I try and tend my own
Almost Wordless Wednesday – Beauty Without Words
I can try and represent beauty without words, but that will be hard for me. I seem to always want to say something. But I took some photos today in my garden and , to me, they are just so
Plant Pick: Campanula portenschlagiana
Campanula portenschlagiana is an alpine plant. Perfect! This is just the kind of plant I look for when I want something to plant in my hypertufa pots or cement planters. This type of plant would need sharp drainage, so is
Indoor Gardening & House PlantsView All
House plants and tender succulents grown under artificial lights and in windows.
Simple & Easy Houseplant – Swedish Ivy Care
Somehow I am starting to accumulate more and more indoor houseplants. I guess it sort of sneaks up on you when you’ve planted some to take inside (like I have), and then you love how they look where they are
Persian Shield – That Pretty Purple Plant
Its name is Strobilanthes dyeriana “Persian Shield” and it is such a stunning color in your garden or containers. Be ready with that name because you will be asked time and time again. This beautiful plant that I have on