Re: OT - hypertufa containers

Barb, and all interested in hypertufa
I have always wanted to try this, and have just went out and bought all the 
ingrediants!
  There is a great article in the April/May 1994 Herb Companion Magazine, 
that you could probably copy at the library.  Pictures explain the procedure, 
but their recipe calls for 2 parts portland cement, 3 parts vermiculite (or 
perlite) and 3 parts peat moss. 

There is also a 6 step method at Rebecca's garden. This procedure says to be 
sure to "poke" holes for drainage, Herb Companion article says it is best to 
use wooden dowels, which seem the best method to me. Rebecca's recipe is just 
slightly different, using equal parts of the cement, perlite and peat moss. I 
would imagine the Herb Companion finished product is slightly more porous, 
and rougher looking, which I think is the idea

The link is: www.rebeccasgarden.com/howto/items/98trou11.html

I do have the 2 page article, from the Herb Companion, printed out from the 
AOL garden message boards, and would be happy to fax it to anyone who is 
interested. A very nice lady from AOL garden boards took the time out to type 
to the boards, and she doesn't mind my copying and sending! She makes them 
all the time, and likes the look of the Herb Companion recipe the best!
It may take me some time to re-type as an email, so would be happiest to fax. 
 Email me privately, and we can work something out!
wanda09548@aol.com
Wanda from St Louis

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