Last 2016 Visit to Cady's Falls Nursery

Sarracenia "Purpetrator"

It's that time of year again. It's fall! That's both exciting and disappointing. It's exciting because the rich fall colors of New England (and our bog gardens) really make the gardens pop. It's disappointing because snow is only a few short weeks away.

Sarracenia "Purpetrator"

Last weekend was the last weekend Cady's Falls Nursery's garden was open. (The nursery closed a couple months ago). I wanted to see how the gardens were shaping up for winter, so we made a short stop on our way through. 

Sarracenia oreophila

I, of course, was still amazed by the large clump of Sarracenia oreophila which was growing next to a short boardwalk. It was certainly late in the season, and the plant was headed towards dormancy, but the pitchers were still a nice yellow color.

Sarracenia flava

There was a small clump of Sarracenia flava growing here, too. The proprietors told me that they had been having an issue in winter with creatures eating the rhizomes, so their flavas weren't nearly as robust as they had been in the past.

Sarracenia minor

Perhaps most thrilling was this Sarracenia minor, which, despite being native to the Deep South and having no protection over last winter, still managed to survive and came back with a few nice pitchers this year. This was one of the most exciting sights for me, as it gave me great hope for my own plants.

Sarracenia purpurea

Most plants in the bog were, of course, Sarracenia purpurea, and all those looked good for fall.

Sarracenia minor

But they weren't nearly as exciting as this Sarracenia minor.

Sarracenia purpurea hybrid

There were also some Sarracenia purpurea hybrids doing well.

Pinguicula grandiflora

Strangely, the Pinguicula grandiflora hasn't started forming hibernacula, yet. Mine hasn't either, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I do hope that happens before the snow hits, but we'll see. (I guess they're pretty hardy so I shouldn't worry too much).

Sarracenia purpurea hybrid

Such great plants! Too bad the snow is on its way.

A view of the bog

I do love visiting this bog garden. It's quite stunning.