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Post by dwgrant on Aug 5, 2015 20:58:11 GMT -5
Hello All, I have been reading posts for a few weeks, so it is time to introduce myself.
My name is Darrell and I live in St. Catharines, ON. I had acquired two VFTs and two Saracenia named clones this summer, then I met Carl (Purpman). Courtesy of his recent bog makeover and sale, I now have about twenty CPs in total. I was a bit overwhelmed with his generosity (I got more plants than I paid for and his prices were low to start with).
I am growing in pots in water trays outside and plan to overwinter in the garage using the "pink box method". Carl doesn't use that method but he gave me some pointers. In the past I have grown rhododendrons from seed and orchids from flask, so I am sure I will try my hand at raising CPs from seed in the future, but for now I am content with what I have and I am looking forward to seeing how things do next spring.
Love the pictures that several members post, and a thank-you to the people that maintain this forum.
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Post by WillyCKH on Aug 5, 2015 21:07:20 GMT -5
Welcome, Darrell! Look forward to see pictures of your plants too!
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Post by H2O on Aug 5, 2015 21:14:42 GMT -5
Welcome Darrel!
I used to live in St Kitts a couple year ago, Carl is always extremely generous with his plants and you're lucky to still live close to him! Another member here that lives down the road from Carl use the Pink Box method and he grows some amazing plants.
I'm glad you introduced yourself here and I can't wait to here more of your experiences.
Justin
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Post by lloyd on Aug 5, 2015 22:39:08 GMT -5
That's a great way to get some great plants.
Make sure the garage stays above around -3C. Last winter's prolonged deep freezes did a lot of damage to my Sarrs in my garage.
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Post by bcmosaic on Aug 6, 2015 14:05:25 GMT -5
Welcome aboard! Sounds like you got a great start here! Cheers from BC
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Post by ontariotraps on Aug 6, 2015 21:55:41 GMT -5
Welcome & good luck with the pink box
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Post by dwgrant on Aug 7, 2015 20:26:59 GMT -5
Thank-you for the welcome everyone.
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