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Growing Cephalotus follicularis in Perlite

by Hannah Bridgers December 14, 2023

Hey guys! In this blog I will be talking about growing Cephalotus follicularis and how we have changed the way we grow them. One of our original C...

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Carnivorous Curiosities: The Rise and Decline of Nepenthes Cultivation in the Victorian Era

by Dalton Bridgers December 09, 2023

In the heart of the Victorian era, a time of industrial revolution and imperial conquest, the plant collectors of Britain turned their attention to...

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Floating Forests: The Simple Joy of Growing Duckweed

by Dalton Bridgers December 08, 2023

Duckweed, often seen as a vibrant green blanket on the surface of ponds and slow-moving rivers, is not only the world's smallest flowering plant bu...

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Growing Nepenthes: Cultivating Carnivorous Tropical Pitcher Plants

by Dalton Bridgers December 06, 2023

Nepenthes, often referred to as tropical pitcher plants or monkey cups, are among the most visually fascinating of carnivorous plants. Native to tr...

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Propagating Nepenthes via cuttings

by Hannah Bridgers July 07, 2023

So you want to propagate Nepenthes via cuttings?? Here are a few things you should know... First we recommend having a cutting with at least three...

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Supporting Local Tour Guides in Indonesia

by Hannah Bridgers February 23, 2023

If you ever plan to take a trip to Indonesia to see Nepenthes and other unique plants in the wild, hiring a local guide is a great way to ensure th...

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How to Choose Your Carnivorous Plant Media

by Hannah Bridgers September 22, 2021

Choosing the right media for your carnivorous plants may seem like a daunting task but it doesn't have to be! Hopefully this blog will help you fee...

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How do I heat my Greenhouse during the winter?!

by Hannah Bridgers December 02, 2020

Heating a greenhouse during winter can be tricky! Many people assume that greenhouses will stay warmer on their own. However, once the sun goes do...

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Why micropropagation?

by Dalton Bridgers October 16, 2020

Learn about micropropagation, how it differs from other methods of propagation, how it protects wild populations, and the role it plays for our nusery.

Inspiring Your Little Naturalists!

by Hannah Bridgers July 29, 2020

I have to share this amazing book I stumbled across while doing some resources research for the plant related lesson boxes I'm working on! ...

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How to Make a Greenhouse Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

by Dalton Bridgers May 03, 2020

Supplying a medium to large collection with high quality water can be a challenging prospect. We struggled for a long time with various systems and setups before finally figuring out a configuration that gives us zero or near zero TDS water in a convenient, easily usable way. Here we explain in detail the system we use.

Drosera magnifica care

by Hannah Bridgers March 28, 2020

Drosera magnifica care Hi everyone! I wanted to share some of the things I have learned about growing D. magnifica successfully. Media We experime...

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