Hypertufa Workshop

What is hypertufa? It is a special blend of Portland concrete, sand, vermiculite, peat moss, or perlite. The resulting material is like(hyper) a naturally occurring porous rock called tufa. The material is used to create decorative flower pots of your own design that can be left outside all year.

What you need to bring:
Rubber gloves
Dowel/stick for making hole in bottom of container
Mold (cardboard boxes, dishpans, aluminum pans, pot, etc.). For sizes we suggest approx.:(3) small 6-10”x6” diameter or (1) large 24x14x8”
Plastic (garbage bag) to wrap around mold
Masking tape

Sponsored by Fluvanna Master Gardeners
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Virginia Cooperative Extension

www.ext.vt.edu

Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, disability, or political affiliation. An equal opportunity/affirmative employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Mark A. McCann, Interim Director, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Lorenza Lyons, Administrator, 1890 Extension Program, Virginia State University.

Extension is a joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and state and local governments. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Fluvanna Extension Office at 434-591-1950/TDD* to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

Pre-registration required by June 1st. $10 per person - For information call 589-2998
A packet of information & instructions will be mailed to you after your registration form is received.

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