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Post by debradenzer on Mar 5, 2010 3:33:08 GMT
Hi, I am looking for any insight on creating a successful outdoor bog in Wisconsin. I have a native plant list. Many of the plants are not available form reputable growers. I also understand the light requirements. What I am most interested in is a good size for public viewing, whether or not holes should be cut into the liner, and a good all purpose mix to use. I would also like to know if I can use well water to fill the bog.
This bog is being built in a children's botanic garden. I would really like it to be as successful as I can make it.
Thanks!
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Post by Wayne Jenski on Mar 5, 2010 13:50:58 GMT
Hi debradenzer, I plan to make a bog soon, too. This might be helpful to you; the guys at Black Jungle in Massachusetts documented their outdoor bog here: www.blackjungle.com/outdoorboggarden.htmlI don’t know where you are in Wisconsin, but it is likely a bit colder there than here. However, I don’t think that Mike and Richard mulch it in the winter. You might have success with a similar set up if you did. Good luck! And be sure to post any insights you might have while making your bog! By the way, Welcome to the forum! |
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Post by debradenzer on Mar 6, 2010 1:06:34 GMT
Thanks for the info and the welcome! We are a solid zone 4b or 5a depending on who you talk to. I will post pictures as I get them.
Good luck to you, too!
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Post by mrobey on Mar 12, 2010 21:19:01 GMT
Hi My son finished a bog in the Fall of 2009 for his Eagle Scout project at "New Pond Farm" -- educational facility -- in Redding , CT. He used a butyl pond liner for the 14 X 14 bog and filled it with 2/3 peat and 1/3 sand to a depth of 24 inches. He made slits 12 inches from the top to keep the bottom wet. I highly recommend that you install a fence around the bog to protect it from animals (he used a split rail w/ galvanized wire stapled to it). No mulching needed as he used CT natives: S.Pupurea, D rotundifolia, D intermedia and D filliformis. Here are some pictures: s804.photobucket.com/albums/yy321/mrobey/KyleEagleProject/Good luck! Matt |
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Post by Adammmm on Mar 13, 2010 14:01:22 GMT
It looks great mrobey...
I know don schnells carnivorous plants of the us and canada has a range for all the plants listed...
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Post by jfowler on Mar 14, 2010 22:20:46 GMT
It does look great! It has the plants planted in such a random pattern that it looks very natural. I'd be interested in seeing what it looks like when the plants are blooming. Please keep us posted.
Jim Fowler, Greenville, SC
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Post by debradenzer on Mar 22, 2010 12:04:06 GMT
Wow Matt! Kudos to your son! It looks great. Thanks for sharing. I would like to see pictures as it grows and blooms.
Deb
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Post by mrobey on Mar 22, 2010 19:40:48 GMT
Thanks....we checked out the bog over the weekend...it looks like they wintered over just fine. I'll take some pics and post them while in bloom --- late April/early May here in cold + wet CT!
Matt
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