early May foray

I went to see some carnivorous plants in the wild. It was really fun! There were waterfalls and great views. I saw 4 different carnivorous plants and a bog orchid!

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My June trip to a bog

Last June I went to see some pitcher plants and sundew in the wild.  It was really fun to explore the place with my dog and dream about buying the place.  Its only 1.5 million.  During the afternoon of wandering around I saw a lot of beauty, a few disheartening things and some really interesting stuff I’ve never seen.  Enjoy the slideshow, I posted 70 pictures!

In the photos of the pond note the damage from weedeater and goose poop.  The manicured lawn encourages canada geese which in turn kill the sphagnum and carnivorous plants.  As a group, the plants were healthy especially considering they’re living in a sub development!

There were a few surprises too.  I was amazed at how much shade the purple pitcher plant can tolerate.  The upright pitcher plants definitely don’t do well in part sun though.   The one plant I found was on its last legs.  Also of interest is a purple pitcher plant leaf with a flesh fly maggot swimming around eating bugs.  Tasty!