Date: Wed, 04 Jun 1997 06:55:45 -0500 From: Brian Cooley <cooley@golden.adams.net> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2179$foo@default> Subject: Bogs
>
> Topic No. 7
>
> Date: Mon, 02 Jun 97 18:39 EDT
> From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU>
> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
> Subject: Re: Bogs
> Message-ID: <199706022244.AA033981492@hplms26.hpl.hp.com>
>
> Hi Maxx,
>
> > My dad said that I could make a bog in my yard. How will I do
> > this? Does it need full sunlight all day, or shaded all day, or
> > direct sunlight half day and shade the other half?
>
> Most Sarracenia like full sun all day long. It's alright to shade
> them in the afternoon. Infact this can be important if it gets real
> hot. The shade will help conserve water.
>
> > How will i make it, do i dig a hole (how deep?)
>
> 2-2.5 feet. (deeper if you give full sun for long time)
>
> > and line it with plastic with small holes in it
>
> No, this will dry out, unless the soil all around the bog is wet also.
> The peatmoss will dry some between rains. Just make sure the soil
> level is up to top of the plastic and that's really all drainage you
> need on this type of set up.
>
> > and then fill it up with half sphagnum peat moss and half sand,
> > then always keep it moist 'with rain, not tap.'(edit)
>
> By digging down deeper, the water is stored in the soil and pulled
> up as it and the plants dry. You should only need one good rain
> every two or three weeks to keep it at the right moisture level.
> If it doesn't rain you can use tap water. It will not harm the
> plants unless you use it for months on end.
>
> > I will be growing the following cp's in the bog:
> > Drosera
> > Dionaea
> > Sarracenia
> > What else could i grow in it?
>
> I think, in Tennesse, you should be able to grow lots of plants.
> Probably be able to grow most South Eastern U.S. Pinguicula (Butter-
> wort) or maybe some Mexican Pings. If it too cold for them in winter,
> then you could grow hardy Pinguicula, but they like their soil much
> better drained than most Sarracenia. I grow my in the bog on soil
> that's been raised up (about five inches) and held in place by patio
> blocks. The pitcher plants grow all around and they give the Pings
> enough shade.
>
> > And, how would i protect it from winter.
> > I live in Tennessee
>
> You won't need to protect it! That's one of the best parts of having
> a bog. :) The water (and surrounding soil) and Sphagnum moss protect
> the plants just fine.
>
> Dave Evans
>
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>
Interesting idea. I am kind of interested in this. I live in central
Illinois. Would I be able to start a bog and have anything survive the
winters? Are there special precautions that I would need to take for
the cold. Temp. can drop below 20 below and usually does once or twice
in the year.
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