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Aug 14

My Carnivorous Plant Journey

This describes my carnivorous plant journey, where it started and where it is now!

Jan 19

Maintaining Temperate Carnivorous Plants in Winter

Want to know what you can be doing with your temperate carnivorous plants in winter? This blog explains the jobs you can doing during winter

Oct 1, 2023

Open days, visits and more

Visit to Glasgow Botanical Gardens

I recently got the opportunity to go to Glasgow Botanical Gardens which had many impressive displays including a whole carnivorous plant one

How to Propagate Drosera from Leaf Cuttings

Aug 26, 2023

Propagation

How to Propagate Drosera from Leaf Cuttings

Ever wanted to try taking your own Drosera leaf cuttings? Follow this simple guide to find out how to start your own at home!

My Visit to Hampshire Carnivorous Plants - June 2023

Jul 15, 2023

Open days, visits and more

My Visit to Hampshire Carnivorous Plants - June 2023

Check out my June trip to Hampshire Carnivorous Plants! This was the best time of year to visit the plants when they looked their best!

Jul 12, 2023

How To Pollinate Venus Flytrap Flowers

Venus flytraps are both easy to pollinate and to grow from seed. Check out how you can get your own seed by following a few simple steps!

How to Care for Pygmy Drosera - The beauty of the smallest sundews!

Jun 11, 2023

Care Guides

How to Care for Pygmy Drosera - The beauty of the smallest sundews!

Pygmy sundews are the smallest species of sundews, these shining gems look brilliant in a collection and also easy to grow!

May 21, 2023

How to Pollinate Sarracenia flowers

Ever wanted to create your own Sarracenia hybrids and grow from seed? In this detailed blog find out how you can pollinate your own flowers!

Apr 11, 2023

Propagation

Sowing Venus Flytraps From Seed

Do you want to grow your own venus flytrap from seeds? It is super easy and fun to do, this blog will show you how in detailed steps!

Mar 23, 2023

Carnivorous Plants Coming Out of Dormancy - What It Looks Like

It is that time of year when the plants are starting to wake up from dormancy, check out what the plants look like during this time!

Mar 9, 2023

Propagation

How to Grow Drosera from Seed

Growing Drosera from seed is super easy and perfect for beginners and first time carnivorous plant seed sowers. Find out how!

Jan 31, 2023

Care Guides

How to Care for Drosera regia

Drosera regia is a stunning plant which is unlike other sundews. They are brilliant plants to grow if cared for correctly!

Jan 25, 2023

Care Guides

How To Care for Sub-Tropical Drosera

Sub-tropical sundews are among the easiest of the carnivorous plants to grow, they come in a range of spectacular sizes, shapes and colours!

Jan 18, 2023

Care Guides

How to Care for Mexican Pinguicula

Mexican Pinguicula are beautiful and easy carnivorous plants to care for, find out to care for your own in this blog!

Dec 29, 2022

Propagation

Stratifying and Sowing Sarracenia Seed

Sowing Sarracenia from seed is a rewarding task! Find out how to stratify, sow and start growing your own Sarracenia from seed!

How to Care for Carnivorous Plants During Dormancy

Nov 30, 2022

Care Guides

How to Care for Carnivorous Plants During Dormancy

What is dormancy and how do you care for your carnivorous plants during the winter? This blog will answer all your questions you may have!

Nov 8, 2022

Propagation

Sowing Pygmy Sundew Gemmae

Want to grow pygmy sundews from gemmae and not sure where to start? This easy-to-follow guide will help you start your collection!

Oct 19, 2022

Creating Outdoor Carnivorous Plant Bog Barrels/Containers

Always wanted to create your own outdoor carnivorous plant bog garden or planted container? This blog will show you how!

Oct 5, 2022

Care Guides

How to Care for Sarracenia

Sarracenia, commonly known as the North American Pitcher Plant, is a striking carnivorous plant which consist of a series of hollow...

My Visit to Kew Gardens and The Temperate Carnivorous Greenhouse

Sep 19, 2022

Open days, visits and more

My Visit to Kew Gardens and The Temperate Carnivorous Greenhouse

Last week I got to visit The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and got to see plants from around the world including carnivorous plants!

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