bog gardener in Cleveland OH.

Dave's garden is a bit different from what I'm used to. I am in Parma Ohio and an absolute plant fanatic. In my real job I am Tree and Shrub care manager for a local lawn service, the rest of my waking hours are spent gardening. My gardens are not impressive, but I try to grow rare and very unusual plants. I have bog gardens with pitcher plants, sundews, venus fly traps (yes they're hardy here), a number of native orchids and as many rare and or unusual plants as I can possibly find.

I've also given lectures on bog gardening and growing and propagating native orchids. That's me sitting next to my bog with pitcher plants if full flower. I look forward to chatting with you and learning my way around DG.

Fred

Well Hello and welcome you handsome devil you! So glad to see you found DG. When my bogs grow up can they look like yours?

Hello and Welcome from Houston TX. Dave's Garden is a wonderful place to learn more about gardening and to make friends. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!
Rose318

Hi Bogman, you garden looks and sounds wonderful...gosh those flowers are pretty..we need MORE pics from you....and a list of all those bog plants..we'll keep you busy....:›))
Welcome to DG

Welcome from Iowa, Fred. Great picture.

welcome from new york

Bgmn, Welcome to another Ohioan! We almost have enough for a 'round up' now!

Don't be shy about sharing all that information you have about bog gardening and trees and shrubs! All will be appreciated. t.

welcome to dg from another ohioian. great picture. i would like to add a bog garden. need all the info i can get. will watch for your post and pictures. belinda

That is really impressive. I just may have to start a new project. I do have to finish a few dozen others first. Jessamine

Fred the Bogman, a hearty welcome! We NEED more bog information here.

Hello and welcome to DG, Fred!

I love your garden - would it be possible to see more pictures?

Greetings from Chile,

Ursula

Hi Fred
What makes you think rare and unusual is not impressive?
I volunteer at a demonstration garden in a state park. This summer we drained and relined our pond, and now we want to add some new and unusual things to the bog area. We've already got Showy Lady Slipper orchids growing in the area, some bog orchids would be a great addition.
Have you got some sources we can check out?

Shirley

Welcome from Corte Madera, CA.

Oh Fred, I'm so glad you've joined us, your Bog garden looks terrific, looking forward to close up pics, You will be an inspiration to us, I'm sure! And I love Orchids!!!!