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Why Hypertufa Projects Crack This article presumes that you are familiar with the basics of making projects with hypertufa .  If you aren’t familiar with the process, or just need a refresher, you may want to first go to our Hypertufa 101 article by clicking here.

Best Homesteading Books for Beginners The word "homesteading" today has come to mean the pursuit of a rewarding and self-sufficient lifestyle. It can include everything from keeping bees, growing vegetables, composting, installing solar panels, creating a rain barrel, raising animals, canning your own food, and the list goes on!

  Unique and Fun Hosta-Related Gift Ideas Welcome to part two of our hosta gift ideas blog!  If you missed Part 1 which includes important and very practical tools and supplies for your hosta garden, you can read it here:  Great Hosta Gifts Now onto our top picks for unique hosta-related gifts.

Great Practical Gifts for Hosta Lovers! Besides the Plants! Whether you're buying for yourself or that hosta lover you know, it's not easy to find great gifts aside from hosta plants (which are ALWAYS a good gift choice)? Here are some great gift ideas that any hosta lover would love.  The end of the blog has a link to our list of unique hosta gifts sure to please any hostaholic or hosta lover!

  Top Ten Hosta Questions Answered Some Answers May Surprise You! Hostas are one of the most popular perennials of all time.  Here at Sunset Hosta Farm.com, we get a lot of questions about hostas.  Following is a list of the ten top questions we are asked about hostas and their care.

  Blue Mouse Ears Hosta in Hypertufa Pot Advantages of Growing Hostas in Pots Potted hostas are not only a great way to show off those gorgeous hosta leaves, but there are many other advantages to growing hosta plants in pots and containers.   I bet there are a few advantages listed here that you haven't thought of. 

Winter Care for Hosta Plants Hostas are hardy in cold winters. In fact, hostas only need four to six weeks of temperatures below 40 degrees for the hostas to go dormant and get their winter sleep. There is no winter growth during this time like there is with some other perennials.