The Allure of Moss on Hypertufa
The Allure of Moss on Hypertufa
When planning a hike with my pup, I tend to gravitate towards Clark Reservation in Jamesville, NY. The woods and rocks are covered in moss throughout the year. With last week’s thaw, it was welcoming to see how green and lush the moss appeared despite the cold.
You may think, I am just using this post as a way to showcase my pup but actually not… I want to show you how beautiful moss on hypertufa troughs can be-


This is Clark’s Reservation without a pup. Still beautiful.

I recently finished these two new hypertufa troughs. My hypertufa recipe is a mix of portland cement, sand, vermiculite and PEAT MOSS! Because these are fresh out of a 14 day cure, they look quite brown but they will “grey up” in no time and if placed outside in the spring, it will just be a matter of time before they will begin to get a “green-ish” appearance.
Adding peat moss into the mix gives the trough/pot some porosity, lightens up the overall weight and, of course, naturally attracts moss and algae.
As you will notice on the hypertufa spheres, they are showing a green-ish cast. But, on the edges of the herb trough, the moss is established. This trough if left outside year round by my kitchen door so I can snip thyme and oregano in the dead of winter…sometimes I have to dig through the snow a bit!



February Concrete Sphere Workshop
February
Concrete Sphere
Workshop


Saturday February 23, 9-noon
Sunday February 24, 9-noon
This 2 morning workshop
is great for your very
first project or an experienced artist!
You will create an exciting
30-45″ diameter hollow, natural (no colour)
concrete sphere for indoor/outdoor display.
Your finished sphere will have
a textured surface.
$100 fee, all materials are provided
including: dust mask, rubber
gloves, an earth&vessel booklet
with recipes, and supply resources.
All completed pieces are left wrapped
in my studio for 14 days to cure properly
Class size is limited to four, so register early!
To register or if you
have any questions, contact me at:
January Concrete Sphere Workshop
January
Concrete Sphere
Workshop


Friday January 18, 9-noon
Saturday January 19, 9-noon
This 2 morning workshop
is great for your very first project
or an experienced artist!
You will create an exciting
30-45″ diameter hollow, natural (no colour)
concrete sphere for indoor/outdoor display.
Your finished sphere will have a textured surface.
$100 fee, all materials are provided including:
dust mask, rubber gloves, an earth&vessel booklet
with recipes, and supply resources.
All completed pieces are left wrapped
in my studio for 14 days to cure properly
Class size is limited to four, so register early!
To register or if you
have any questions, contact me at:
New Studio!
Welcome to my New Studio!


Melissa Montgomery
Hand Cast Stone Objects
for Home & Gardens
There’s a lot going on at my new studio space!
Handmade stone pots, bowls, water basins, troughs and spheres for sale.
Take a workshop and learn make your own stone sphere, water basin, pot.
All work is made with Portland cement, sand, natural materials and
are fiber reinforced for exterior use.
For a studio visit, please contact me to schedule an appointment
Upcoming workshops
Jack Pine in Pot
Jack Pine in Pot

Gourd Shaped Pot
Gourd Shaped Pot




New concrete pot shape inspired by my gourd collection
