JULY-AUG 2018 – Lori Chips is the Alpine Manager at Oliver Nurseries in Greenfield Hill (Fairfield). She has been working and experimenting with Alpines for decades. Hypertufa containers – also known as troughs – are perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they can even be made at home. Hypertufa Containers tells you everything you need to know to make your own troughs. It features step-by-step instructions for making hypertufa containers in a variety of shapes and sizes. The instructions are easy to follow and are illustrated with color photography. You’ll also learn about a variety of plants that work well in troughs. Chips…