Pitcher Plants from Lowes

Photo: Pitcher Plant in homemade self-watering greenhouse

Last week I purchased a pitcher plant (Sarracenia Purpurea) from Lowes for $4.48.  This plant is supposed to be hardy in my zone.  I intend for this pitcher plant to stay outside on top or near the outdoor dining table so that it can eventually trap mosquitos or flies.

I transplanted it into a makeshift self-watering, greenhouse made out of soda bottles and yarn.  The soil has to be consistently moist so I kept the pitcher moss in Sphagnum moss and planted it in garden soil and topped it off with more moss.  The yarn that I intertwined in the soil leads to the water chamber below and will wick up water when the plant needs it.  The water chamber below holds fish water from my pond.  I take the cover off during the day, and replace it in the evening.  It is doing really well in this set up.
 

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'Wildman' Brill Edible Plants App

Photo: iPhone Screen Shots [Credit]

"Wildman" Steve Brill recently released his Wild Edibles app!  This app helps users identify edible, medicinal and poisonous plants in the wild.  It also includes harvesting methods, preparation instructions, and recipes to help prepare foraged foods.  The beginners version that contains the most common plants is free.  The full version currently costs $7.99.  For more information about "Wildman" Steve Brill and his apps click here.