6 Oct 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...
27 Jun 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...
13 Jun 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...
18 Apr 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...
5 Apr 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...
2 Feb 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...
1 Jan 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...
21 Nov 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...
10 Nov 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...
31 Oct 2017
With their striking shapes, amazing colours, and bloodthirsty diets, carnivorous plants like venus flytraps and pitcher plants can be perfect for young growers. Read More...
28 Sep 2017
Redleaf Exotics is based in Brooklyn, NY. Owned by Domonick Gravine, this new nursery has already made a name for itself by offering top-quality seed grown Nepenthes. Read More...
15 Aug 2017
On the 12th & 13th of August 2017, Hampshire Carnivorous Plants hosted its annual open weekend. The nursery is run by Matt Soper... Read More...