Gardening Information
This page contains handouts and other information shared by Door County Master Gardeners. We hope you find it useful!
Hypertufa
Hypertufa is an anthropic (man-made) rock made from various aggregates bonded together using Portland cement.
Hypertufa is intended as a manufactured substitute for natural tufa, which is a slowly precipitated limestone rock; being very porous, it is favorable for plant growth.
Hypertufa is popular for making garden ornaments, pots and land forms. Hypertufa is relatively light compared with terracotta or traditional concrete and can withstand harsh winters, at least down to −30 °C (−22 °F).
Hypertufa was invented for use in alpine gardens. Alpine gardeners formerly used antique animal watering troughs, which became rare and expensive. (Source: Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertufa)
Hypertufa is intended as a manufactured substitute for natural tufa, which is a slowly precipitated limestone rock; being very porous, it is favorable for plant growth.
Hypertufa is popular for making garden ornaments, pots and land forms. Hypertufa is relatively light compared with terracotta or traditional concrete and can withstand harsh winters, at least down to −30 °C (−22 °F).
Hypertufa was invented for use in alpine gardens. Alpine gardeners formerly used antique animal watering troughs, which became rare and expensive. (Source: Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypertufa)
Composting
The following handouts were provided by DCMGA member Chris Gritzmacher, who did a presentation on composting at the 2017 Open House at The Garden Door.
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Making a Mullein Walking Stick
Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a common weed here in Northeast Wisconsin. Learn how DCMGA member Carl Scholz turns this weed into a beautiful walking stick.
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Web Links
DCMGA member Gary Kemp has compiled a list of horticulture-related websites. (This information is offered as a service. It's presence on this website should not be construed as an endorsement of any organization or business featured on this list.)
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