Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

When you start making more things at home, syrups, salves, jams, cleaners, ferments, you realise pretty fast that “just stick it in a jar” isn’t actually a plan. The container is part of the recipe.

Hypertufa containers are porous, rock-like planters that you can make at home. The basic ingredients include Portland cement, peat moss, and either vermiculite or perlite. Mix the dry ingredients ...