Carnivorous plants have a definite cachet about them. Animals eat plants, yes. But plants that eat animals? That’s different and exciting, at least for people. To the Drosera family, that’s normal. The Drosera or sundew genus is a group of plants that often grows in poor and boggy soil. To make up for its limited […]
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North American Pitcher Plants, Sarracenia spp., are large, hardy or half-hardy plants that are most often cultivated indoors or in cold greenhouses but can do well outdoors provided extreme temperatures are avoided. Sarracenia x wrigleyana is a naturally occurring hybrid that offers a combination of large size, rapid growth, impressive foliage, and hardiness to Zone […]
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Venus’ flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are famed for their trap-like leaves that snap around prey such as flies. Although rare in the wild and confined to a small patch of North Carolina, Venus’ flytraps are widely cultivated and potted specimens can be picked for a few dollars in most garden centers. Use Deionized Water Or Rainwater […]
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Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are probably the best carnivorous plants for absolute beginners. They are big, colourful, and easy to maintain. All they need is bright light, soft water, and a balance between warm summers and cool winters. Description Sundews use sticky blobs on their leaves to capture small animals, particularly insects. As it tries […]
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Although not quite so hardy or easy to propagate as the Cape Sundew, the Alice Sundew is one of the most widely sold rosette sundews and easy to grow if given suitable conditions. It is a slow growing species, but tolerant of occasional abuses, and besides its highly attractive foliage it also rewards the gardener […]
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Gardeners are aware of the nutritional value and the structural benefits that compost has on garden soil. However, some gardeners may not have the time or space to build a traditional compost pile. Trench composting is one of the easiest and most hands-off composting methods a gardener can use. Commercial farmers have been practicing a […]
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to weed control under garden paths. While it’s easy to create a simple walkway just by spreading mulch, established weeds quickly re-sprout in the path. Instead, try this all-organic, herbicide free method to prevent them from coming back. You will find it […]
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