Date: Thu, 23 Jul 98 16:45 EDT From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2447$foo@default> Subject: Re: Suggestions for backyard bog.
Hello Matt,
> From: "Matt Stetson" <spectre@EVCOM.NET>
> Subject: Suggestions for backyard bog.
>
> Hi!
>
> I'm a newbie to both the list and CP's in general. I have two (I
> think) simple questions. First, I am in the process of building my first
> backyard bog. I live in Florida and am looking for design possibilities.
> Someone I spoke with once thought that digging a 6" hole and dropping a
> plastic liner before throwing the soil back in the hole would be a great
> way of making the bog. Is this a good idea?
Yes!
> Better ideas out there?
Yes, I think you should make it at least 18 inches deep. Often,
Sarracenia can have roots over two feet long. Also, if it's too
shallow, the bog will be prone to quickly drying out! When you line
a bog with plastic, keep the soil level up a couple inches above
surrounding soil. This will keep the crowns of your Sarracenia and
everything else, just above the water line where they seem to like
it best!
> Also, being in Florida, I would prefer easier species of plants that
> are possibly native to the tropics/sub-tropics and perhaps even
> Florida (remember, these have to be easier plants to raise. I don't
> want the deaths of a bog full of innocent CP's on my hands).
Well, that depends on where in FL you live. Along the Panhandle you
can find at about two dozen species of carnivorous plants: Pinguicula,
Sarracenia, Drosera, and Utricularia; not to mention introduced VFT,
and others. The number of species decreases as you move down the
peninsula.
Dave Evans
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