My 2019 visit to Christian Klein's nursery

Feb 25, 2019

Last week I paid another visit to Christian Klein and his fantastic carnivorous plant nursery. His plants were looking as great as ever... Read more.

Conservation at Meadowview & botanic art, by Siru Curzon

Feb 15, 2019 - Guest Post

Today I'm welcoming Siru Curzon to the blog. Once the owner of the largest carnivorous plant collection in Finland, Siru is now a qualified horticulturist and artist... Read more.

The Carnivero Story, with Drew Martinez

Nov 29, 2018

Owned and operated by Drew Martinez, Carnivero opened its doors just a couple of months ago. I spoke to Drew about the origins of the nursery and his future plans. Read more.

A look inside my new Nepenthes greenhouse

Oct 6, 2018

In March, I moved into my first place with a garden. Like any self-respecting carnivorous plant obsessive, my top priority was to start planning for my new growing space. Read more.

Q&A with Dr. Jeff Shafer (aka 'nepenthesgod')

Jun 27, 2018

I recently got the chance to speak with US grower Dr. Jeff Shafer. Long-standing members of the CP community will probably remember Jeff's website 'Plants With Attitude'... Read more.

A Tour of Chester Zoo's Nepenthes Collection

Jun 13, 2018

Chester Zoo is home to one of the largest carnivorous plant collections in the UK. Last week I visited the zoo for a tour of their National Plant Collection of Nepenthes. Read more.

Divide and repot Sarracenia pitcher plants

Apr 18, 2018 - Guest Post

In this detailed guide to Sarracenia propagation you'll learn how to divide and repot your pitcher plants, and discover ways to quickly multiply rarer plants using rhizome cuttings. Read more.

Interviewing Matt Soper of Hampshire Carnivorous Plants

Apr 5, 2018

Hampshire Carnivorous Plants is probably the best known specialist nursery in the UK. Owner Matt is currently preparing for the nursery's 20th year exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show... Read more.

Q&A with Native Exotics nursery

Feb 2, 2018

Native Exotics is a carnivorous plant nursery based in Trumansburg, NY. I spoke with founder Ryan Georgia and his business partner Michael Kevin Smith about the company's startup origins... Read more.

Nepenthes Guide 2018 Upgrade: In Situ Species Photos

Jan 1, 2018

Happy New Year! To celebrate the start of 2018, I've upgraded my Nepenthes Interactive Guide with a frequently-requested feature: species photographs. Read more.

Gallery: Christian Klein nursery tour

Nov 21, 2017

Last week I visited Christian Klein's nursery in Germany. Having heard so much about his carnivorous plants, I was excited to see his collection for myself. Read more.

20 CP growers you should follow on Instagram

Nov 10, 2017

There is a thriving carnivorous plant scene on Instagram. I spoke to the growers behind some of my favourite accounts about their collections and growing setups... Read more.