Pitcher Plant Diary is a hobbyist’s growing journal dedicated to Sarracenia — the North American pitcher plants that have a habit of becoming a quiet obsession. What started as a small collection has gradually filled a greenhouse with species, hybrids and batches of seedlings at every stage of development, and this blog exists to document the whole slow, rewarding process.
You’ll find photo journals tracking pitchers through the seasons, notes on growing from seed, thoughts on particular species and hybrid crosses, and the occasional hard-won lesson from things that didn’t quite go to plan. It’s written as an enthusiast’s notebook rather than a textbook — practical, honest and rooted in real greenhouse experience.
Whether you’re just getting started with carnivorous plants or you’re already deep into building your own collection, there’s something here for you. Pull up a chair, have a look through the gallery, and feel free to get in touch if you’d like to share notes.