Set in Stone: Hypertufa Planters

Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 9:30-11:00 AM

Adults (Ages 15+)

Cost: $45 per person

REGISTER FOR THE HYPERTUFA PLANTERS WORKSHOP (SOLD OUT)

About the Workshop

What’s all the hype about hypertufa? Hypertufa is a blend of various materials bonded with cement which creates a porous, limestone-like material. Gardeners love it because it is relatively lightweight, durable, and has a rustic charm when compared to costly planters you may find in a garden center. Certain species of plants benefit from the additional drainage and the protection hypertufa offers making it a great choice for alpine and herb gardens.

In this workshop, we will cover the materials and processes used to create hypertufa at home. each participant will receive the supplies to create one large or two small planters, and our Horticulture Coordinator will provide alpine plant recommendations; Giving you the knowledge, tools, and resources to create endless possibilities for your home or garden.

Due to hypertufa’s curing process, participants will return home with their projects wrapped in plastic and additional information on how to properly prepare their project for use.

Outcomes

● Understand how to safely replicate these techniques for other projects.

● Become acquainted with a variety of alpine plant species for use in rock gardens.

● Create a unique, lightweight, and durable decoration for your home or garden.

*Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be held for no additional cost to the registrant.

**Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.