In this delightfully messy class, participants will learn basic mixing, molding, and finishing techniques to make a lightweight, porous, weatherproof container from hypertufa—a mixture of Portland cement, perlite, and peat moss that mimics tufa, a naturally porous rock not locally available.
Your finished trough container will support year-round outdoor planting, and can be home to a prized specimen or an entire miniature landscape. Plants requiring sharp drainage such as succulents and cacti will happily inhabit such troughs.
You’ll leave class with a newfound appreciation for the material, as well as a finished container for your plantings!
Location
The Production Nursery Greenhouse at Longwood Gardens
Instructor
Louise Clarke
Materials
Step-by-step instruction will be provided, as well as finishing tips for your cured trough. Wear old clothes that you won’t mind getting dirty; an apron may be useful.
