By Laverne Fuller
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Master Gardeners Maggie Westervelt and Dean Payne help other
make a hypertufa garden pot. Join in the
fun on July 12th at the Halifax Farmers Market and make your own
container.
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Hypertufa:
what is it and why do you want to know? Hypertufa is the art of mixing Portland
cement, sphagnum peat moss, perlite and water to make stone-like garden pots.
The mixture can be made into many different shapes depending on what is used
for molds. Boxes, bowls and old flowerpots can be used. Hypertufa pots have the
appearance of old
stone, but are much lighter and easier to handle. They can
add a natural, organic look to your landscape. Unlike clay pots, hypertufa does
not crack if left outside over the winter.
Join the Southside Master Gardeners at the Halifax Farmer’s Market on
Saturday, July 12, from 8 to 11 am to make your own hypertufa pot. The cost is
$5 per pot and all materials will be provided. For more information about the
Southside Master Gardener program, please call the Halifax Extension Office at
434-476-2147, visit their website at www.ssmga.org or email ask@ssmga.org.
The Southside
Virginia Herb Society will also be at the Farmer’s Market on July 12 fomr 8 to
11 am with herbal recipes for tasting and an herbal wreath making demonstration
at 9:30. Herbs are easy to grow, provide ingredients for making delicious meals
and add beauty to the garden.
The Halifax
Farmer’s Market will also be having a Christmas in July event on the 12th from
8 am to 4 pm. Local crafters will have their goods for sale. It’s never too
early to start or finish your gift buying. As always, the freshest local
produce and homegrown items will be available for sale. What a great
opportunity to support your friends and neighbors, feed your family the best
food available and buy unique, handmade gifts. See you there!
