Post by karenmichelle on May 14, 2007 15:36:14 GMT
Hello everybody.
My name is Karen and I live about an hour's drive south of Rochester, NY. I've lived in the most western part of the Finger Lakes region my whole life.
I want to express my gratitude for everything your has Society has done for me. My first CPs were obtained from a Lowe's Home Improvement several years ago and they quickly perished because I knew absolutely nothing about their care. I thought flytraps were tropical.
Two years ago, again at Lowe's, I bought two Dionaea, a Drosera (later identified as a D. adelae) and a Sarracenia rubra. These plants are alive today because of you. Your website is loaded with so much great information. I don't think I would've gotten this far if it wasn't for you. Thank you to all involved in making this site and forum a possibility.
A second, more serious attempt at carnivory led me to purchase a few essential reading materials, the works of Schnell, Slack, D'Amato and Rice. Joining the ICPS was a must. I've learned a lot from these resources and by growing from seed. A tight budget allows little room for purchasing plants through a specialized nursery, but I do have time and room to germinate seeds. My CP collection is modestly small; Additions have been made by purchasing plants from Lowe's (and even Walmart). The best plants I have are those I have grown from the ICPS' seed stock.
I consider myself more of a "jack of many interests, master of none". I enjoy hiking with my canines, creekwalking, fishing, exploring our local swamps, playing with plants, watching National Geographic/Discovery, keeping cichlids, .... Basically anything outdoorsy-related gets my attention.
Like so many other habitats, my favorite hiking site could be plowed over at this time next year. I've "thought" about getting involved in conservation a hundred times, but never seriously considered doing anything until now. I'm also a member of TNC and Sierra Club and they have actively been involved in the preservation of the 2 lakes under threat. From what I understand, TNC is investing $1M into 1000 acres, hoping to accrue an upwards of 2500 acres. I would really like to post info under the "Conservation" topic, but hesitate because would this be appropriate? I've been half-expecting to find sundews and hoping to see S. purpurea but haven't seen either yet. I stick to the trails and don't dare venture out on my own. Being in NY and considering the quality of water involved, I wouldn't be surprised at all if there were bladderworts here - I have recently been informed by a reliable source that Utricularia vulgaris roams the waters. Bald eagles have peristently nested at this site my entire life.
Anyhow ....
I'm looking forward to participating in this forum. I've learned so much from the Society and its members. I want to contribute back to the people who have my journey possible.
Karen S
My name is Karen and I live about an hour's drive south of Rochester, NY. I've lived in the most western part of the Finger Lakes region my whole life.
I want to express my gratitude for everything your has Society has done for me. My first CPs were obtained from a Lowe's Home Improvement several years ago and they quickly perished because I knew absolutely nothing about their care. I thought flytraps were tropical.
Two years ago, again at Lowe's, I bought two Dionaea, a Drosera (later identified as a D. adelae) and a Sarracenia rubra. These plants are alive today because of you. Your website is loaded with so much great information. I don't think I would've gotten this far if it wasn't for you. Thank you to all involved in making this site and forum a possibility.
A second, more serious attempt at carnivory led me to purchase a few essential reading materials, the works of Schnell, Slack, D'Amato and Rice. Joining the ICPS was a must. I've learned a lot from these resources and by growing from seed. A tight budget allows little room for purchasing plants through a specialized nursery, but I do have time and room to germinate seeds. My CP collection is modestly small; Additions have been made by purchasing plants from Lowe's (and even Walmart). The best plants I have are those I have grown from the ICPS' seed stock.
I consider myself more of a "jack of many interests, master of none". I enjoy hiking with my canines, creekwalking, fishing, exploring our local swamps, playing with plants, watching National Geographic/Discovery, keeping cichlids, .... Basically anything outdoorsy-related gets my attention.
Like so many other habitats, my favorite hiking site could be plowed over at this time next year. I've "thought" about getting involved in conservation a hundred times, but never seriously considered doing anything until now. I'm also a member of TNC and Sierra Club and they have actively been involved in the preservation of the 2 lakes under threat. From what I understand, TNC is investing $1M into 1000 acres, hoping to accrue an upwards of 2500 acres. I would really like to post info under the "Conservation" topic, but hesitate because would this be appropriate? I've been half-expecting to find sundews and hoping to see S. purpurea but haven't seen either yet. I stick to the trails and don't dare venture out on my own. Being in NY and considering the quality of water involved, I wouldn't be surprised at all if there were bladderworts here - I have recently been informed by a reliable source that Utricularia vulgaris roams the waters. Bald eagles have peristently nested at this site my entire life.
Anyhow ....
I'm looking forward to participating in this forum. I've learned so much from the Society and its members. I want to contribute back to the people who have my journey possible.
Karen S
