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Salamander
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southeastern Nebraska
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![]() SAGA OF A NEW BOGGER Ever have an idea of something you'd like to try - Click here to read the entire garden article |
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#40
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tineckbone
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04-18-2010, 07:05 AM
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![]() I have been planning on a bog garden for a couple of years now. Mary (Bridget1964) told me that I should read this thread before I start digging. I am glad that she did because I am more confident now. I live near the Pine Barrens region, near as in the very northern-most end of it. We have been to a place called Pakim Pond that is a natural bog. It is about 10 minutes from the house. The soil and plant matter here are perfect for a bog. When I dug up the ground for my pond, it was about 99.99% sand. I have plenty of pine needles and oak leaves. I also have the perfect place for it, right behind my pond. I was planning on a much larger version than yours though because I was thinking of bordering the outside with cattails. once I start on my bog garden I will post pictures. Thanks for all the insight and inspiration!
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#41
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Staff
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04-18-2010, 09:30 AM
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![]() Peat Quality and CP Horticulture (Washing media) by Tamlin Dawnstar
TerraForums Peat Quality and CP Horticulture (Washing media) by Tamlin Dawnstar [Archive] - Terra Forums Carnivorous Plant Discussions excerpt from above: Quote:
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#42
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stapleton
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04-18-2010, 10:26 AM
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#43
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bridget1964
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04-20-2010, 08:02 PM
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![]() I am not as confident as John about building a bog. It really sounds like more work than he has time for! Sorry, honey! Just my honest opinion.
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#44
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Staff
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04-20-2010, 08:34 PM
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#46
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Equilibrium
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04-21-2010, 09:53 PM
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![]() Hey!!! I know Tamlin. He's a honey. He lives in NY and he shares plants. He's right but.... he's not growing Sarracenia but probably tropical Drosera and my bet is mostly pygmy Drosera. He's not into Sarracenia unless he changed his tastes in plants drastically in the last couple of years and the article didn't say what he was growing.... you'd have to know him to know he's pretty much only into Drosera just like I'm pretty much only into growing native temperates. My suggestion would be to stick to using only Canadian sphagnum peat when starting a bog. I never rinse my peat. If I was using peat from other locations, I would have to rinse it but.... think of the logistics of rinsing peat 2x in 5-gallon buckets for a 1000 gallon bog.... uh huh... no way... I'd never do it. Seriously>>> watch the type of sphagnum peat you buy, use only distilled or rain water, and rinse your sand until the water you're rinsing it in runs clear, and everyone should be fine for Sarracenia and temperate species Drosera. You'll all test out under 100 PPMs if you want to check.
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#48
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Equilibrium
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04-23-2010, 12:54 AM
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![]() You don't need a TDS meter. You're fine!!!! Bank the money you save not buying one. I think tineckbone should go for it too... once he goes "soggy" he'll never go back.
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#49
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tineckbone
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04-23-2010, 03:39 AM
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![]() Bridget1964 is right, I don't have a lot of time right now. I know that there is no way for me to get a bog in this season, maybe around the end of the year. She just scared of all the work that I would have to do :P
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