GARDENING in FLORIDA: Carnivorous Plants, Plantapalooza 1/11

In this episode of Gardening in Florida, host Nanette Wiser interviews Kenny Coogan, book author and expert in carnivorous plants. We learn about Florida’s endemic carnivorous plants in this exciting book written for the budding naturalist and hobbyist. Florida has dozens of native species of carnivorous plants––more than any other state in the United States—including sundews, butterworts, bladderworts, and pitcher plants. These plants use appealing scents, leaves, and sticky fluids to trap and imprison insects. Digestive fluids then absorb the prey giving the plant its nutrients. Many of these plants can be grown at home in the backyard, in rain gardens, or in some cases on the windowsill. Read his blogs: https://kennycoogan.com/blog/
***You can meet Coogan at Sunken Gardens' third annual PLANTAPOLOOZA, a local botanical event dedicated exclusively to Florida native plants. Saturday January 11, 10am-2pm. Coogan will be signing his book "Florida's Carnivorous Plants" and showcasing carnivorous plants for sale at his booth. 
***PLANTAPALLOZE was originated by The Community Wildlife Corridor. The event connects the wildlife populations in our largest parks with backyard native gardens.  Browse unique native plants, garden décor, & more and learn from local organizations who are working hard to protect Florida’s plants & pollinators.  Attend themed lectures by native plant experts.  Enjoy youth workshops and activities.  Take home free Florida native plant seedlings (while supplies last).  Enter for a chance to win a rain barrel from the City of St. Petersburg Water Resources Department (limited quantity).  
Featured vendors & organizations include Living Roots Eco Design & Plant Nursery,  Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, Art Stone Co., Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation,  Little Red Wagon Native Nursery, Wise Hands Native Plant Landscaping, Carnivorous Plants by Kenny Coogan, All Along the Treeline natural soaps, JP Charisma native plant grower, Rock Creations by Christine, Louise’s Healing Calendula Salve,  Florida Wildflower Foundation, Take MAR, A Piece of Tropical Paradise garden décor, Sunken Gardens Forever Foundation, UF-IFAS Extension, Pinellas County Farm Bureau, Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, City of St. Pete Water Resources
More event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1107039894356704)
 ***Kenny Coogan has a Master’s Degree in Global Sustainability and is passionate about Florida’s wildlife and plants. His professional experience with carnivorous plants started fifteen years ago when he cofounded the Western New York Carnivorous Plant club. Since then he has moved to Florida to teach middle school science and agriculture. He was awarded the Best Beginning Science Teacher for the state of Florida. He has published over 400 articles on pets, livestock, and gardening for publications including Countryside, Hobby Farms, Chickens, Backyard Poultry, and Florida Gardening magazines. Coogan is an active member with the International Carnivorous Plant Society, serving as the Education Director. He now runs a successful carnivorous plant nursery in Tampa, Florida.
https://kennycoogan.com/product/floridas-carnivorous-plants-understanding-identifying-and-cultivating-the-states-native-species/

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