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We will be at Haywood's Historic Farmer's Market every other Saturday from April through October! We will bring with us an assortment of carnivorous plants including Drosera, Sarracenia, Flytraps, and Nepenthes each week. Come often as the inventory is ever changing. Something new I'm really excited for this year- We are going to be selling "Bog Builder" kits for people who want to start their own carnivorous plant bog.  This is our first year being at this market and I can't wait to vend here. There are some really amazing people who sell everything from fresh fruits and veggies to...

We had the opportunity to attend the Flytrap Frolic this year in Wilmington, NC! It is a fundraiser hosted by the Coastal Land Trust, an amazing organization that works to conserve our beautiful Carolina coastline through education and stewardship. It is a free event that is great for the whole family featuring arts/crafts, face painting, games and guides that can answer all your burning carnivorous questions. We supplied the flytraps that were sold at the entrance to the event. They were completely SOLD OUT in the first 30 minutes!  Flytrap Frolic – NC Coastal Land Trust The Frolic took place...

We are participating in the Enka/Candler Tailgate Market this year! Come by every Thursday (rain or shine) from 3-6 and pick up your new favorite carnivorous plant. We typically have a variety of sundews, flytraps, nepenthes and sarracenia. If carnivorous aren't your thing- we also have begonias and other tropical houseplants. The Market is located at the Enka campus for AB Tech (across from Ingles)  1465 Sand Hill Rd, Candler, NC 28715

Venus Flytraps are one on the most recognized carnivorous plant on the planet. We even see them influence pop culture (think Mario Bros and Little Shop of Horrors). They have a reputation for being picky and difficult to care for but most of that comes from a lack of knowledge. Once you understand what the plants need and what they are telling you, you can grow them for years to come! First things first: Basic Care Watering: This is one of the most important pieces of information. They like to be moist and never dry out. Typically I like to...

Time for a plant giveaway!  I have two separate carnies that need a new home, one tropical and one temperate. All you have to do to enter is purchase $20 worth of plants between now and 8/19 and you will be entered to WIN! Here is how it works: I will put everyone's name in a bowl and draw out one winner. I will contact you and you get to choose which plant you would like. Then I will pick another name for the next plant. Make sure when you place your order to include contact information like an email address or...