The original post mentioned a factor that I think makes a big
difference. Most of the bogs I see in this area are pocosins. A
popular translation of "pocosin" from the original Native
American is "swamp on a hill". Indeed North Carolina's Green
Swamp is one of the *highest* areas in Brunswick County according
to the topographical map I have. Generally pocosin-type bogs
receieve the majority of their water from rain which I assume is
relatively mineral-free. On the other hand, "seepage bogs" get
water from a stream flowing into them which would carry a much
higher mineral content. I'd think these would be much more prone
to mineral pollution. My conjecture, then, is that stream or
spring-fed bogs would receive far more minerals than rain-fed
bogs. Do you think this is right or am I (hah) all wet?
This is important to me because I just moved into a house with a
very soggy patch in the back yard. If I were to try to create a
small bog there without using a plastic liner to prevent
surface/subsurface water from running in, would my CPs die from
nutrient poisoning?
Phil
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bonz@nando.net