Hi, I am Kim and welcome to my magazine! I am a gardener and a hypertufa maker. If you came here to learn about hypertufa, I have a lot of information. But I also write about flower gardening and using succulents which are great drought-tolerant plants.
Of course, I have some recipes and some random family concerns which I hope interest you too! Please page through the Magazine and find what you like! and Subscribe!
I also have a YouTube channel called Kim's Gardens where you can see my hypertufa as I make them. ( See More)
How to Make Hypertufa PotsView All
New Custom Outdoor Planters -First One This Spring
New Hypertufas to be made. It is early in Ohio Zone 6 to start making new outdoor planters with hypertufa
Five Favorite Low-Water Plants
Even if your state or area is not currently mandating water conservation, we should all conserve water. Growing plants that
Storing Portland Cement – Hypertufa’s Main Ingredient!
I am working on my process of storing Portland cement in my basement garden shop. Previously I explained about my
Cold and Snowy – When is Spring?
The snow and the warm-up alternate. We wake up to snow some mornings and other days reach the 40s
How to Make Styrofoam Planters
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
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
SucculentsView All
My September Dilemma – Am I Growing Plants Indoors?
I knew it would happen. Yes, I have decided I am growing plants indoors this winter. I have potted up
Plant Pick: Sedum “Coral Carpet”
Sedum Coral Carpet is a perfect sedum for hypertufa pots and containers. This tiny sedum is mat-forming and has new
Re-potting My Thanksgiving Cactus – No Bugs Allowed!
Against my better judgement, I am re-potting my Thanksgiving Cactus into new soil. Poor girl has had a rough year.
Backyard Flower GardenView All
Gazing Ball Hack! Is Yours Broken Again?
The humid weather is creeping upon us! And our plants and trees are turning lacey with the invasion of the
Gotta Have It ! A Shade Garden in Hypertufa!
A shade garden for hypertufa is wonderful. I saw the most lovely picture on a website and it has inspired
Will I Have Hellebores To Cheer Me?
I planted a few hellebores bought at a spring plant sale (these were not labeled for variety or color) and
Indoor Gardening & House PlantsView All
House plants and tender succulents grown under artificial lights and in windows.
Baby’s Tears – Houseplant or Outdoors – You’ll Love It!
Many of you may or may not be familiar with a tiny plant called Baby’s Tears. It seems as if
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
Moving Potted Plants – A Lot of Hypertufa to Move
If you are following my Facebook page, you probably know that I am planning to move. Yes, moving away from