Michigan Noob

[mass]

Hey guys,
Just starting in the hobby. I've tried to grow Nepenthes, Sarracenia, and flytraps in the past.. with no success. So I decided to do some research for a couple years before trying again. Well, it's time to give it another shot. I've just ordered a N.ventricosa, and a Cephalotus. I may be getting in over my head, but IMO opinion the best way to learn how to swim is to dive in head first.

 

[Hermopolis]

Buy the book Savage Garden by Peter D'Amato, which is the best general beginner's book. And ask lots of questions.

 

[Drew]

to tf

 

[RL7836]

Hey guys,
Just starting in the hobby. I've tried to grow Nepenthes, Sarracenia, and flytraps in the past.. with no success. So I decided to do some research for a couple years before trying again.

A good place to start is Barry's faq. Lots of great info - if you haven't purchased any books yet (& good info even if you have books!).

Welcome aboard - hopefully the community can help your plants thrive this time around.

 

[mass]

I just ordered the eBook "Secrets To Growing Carnivorous Plants " by Jeff Dallas & Jacob Farin. Along with an N.ventricosa to start out. They should arrive sometime this coming week..

 

[swampdonkey]

Welcome to the forum, P Breeder...

 

[jimscott]

Welcome to TF! Does your forum name refer to the genus of livebearing tropical fish?

 

[mass]

Welcome to TF! Does your forum name refer to the genus of livebearing tropical fish?

no, it referred to the tarantula family Poecilotheria. They are a large family from India that I specialize in. As you may have noticed however, I have since changed my name to my "usual" user name. This was the first time I've ever used "Poec.Breeder", and it just didn't sit right.

Feel free to take a look at some of my hobby pics on my site www.massmorels.com. Nothing fancy, just a photography based website I've put together over the years. Enjoy!!

 

[jimscott]

BTW, Jacob Farin is a very well respected hobbyist / supplier... and a nice guy!

 

[mass]

BTW, Jacob Farin is a very well respected hobbyist / supplier... and a nice guy!

I've spoke with a few people so far.. Jacob Farin, Michael Szesze, and Jeremiah Harris are the only names I can remember right off hand. And I must say,.. everyone has been very nice and quite helpful to a noob like myself. I think I'm really going to enjoy this hobby!

 

[SDCPs]

Hello and happy growing!

 

[mass]

Hello and happy growing!

THANKS!!

 

[Fryster]

A very late and happy to a fellow Michigander‼