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  3. 30 Years !

    in General Carnivorous Plant Discussion

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    Same here, had the vft at 7 and went form there. At that time there was nothing even approaching a quarter of what's around now, and the only chance we had to see the rare species were in some of the books, especially one or two Japanese titles which had sometimes grainy shots taken in habitat.

    Glad I bought most of these when they were published, judging by the cost of them now.

    Its amazing how things have changed, I remember the first time I saw a Heliamphora in the flesh, and how incredible it was, having only been privvy to a couple of old photos!

    Nigel

  9. Offer (Still), and News

    in Carnivorous Plant Websites

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    I still have the offer of the 20% discount on website orders which is open until 10th April. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the code HCCPSPR14 in the coupon code box which appears at the top of the shopping cart page, before you go through the address details.

    I have also created a new facebook page which can be found here facebook.com/hccarnivorousplants

     

    Please consider following us as I'll post news, the odd offer, and may even find the time to answer questions!

     

    Regards

     

    Nigel HC

  15. New CP Books delay again

    in General Carnivorous Plant Discussion

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    Fred-Absolutely, the costs associated with producing these kinds of publications are huge and a degree or pre-orders will help offset that expense. It's especially important as we're not dealing with a large publishing house here, rather a small number of dedicated and hardworking individuals who have the balls to put large sums of their own money in to the kind of projects that most companies wouldn't touch with a barge pole, as there is such a limited market and therefore minimal print run.

    Nigel HC

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  18. New CP Books delay again

    in General Carnivorous Plant Discussion

    Posted

    Well said Marcel. The same thing happens with us nurseries-how many times have I heard people complaining that the nurseries are expensive, when you can go on ebay and buy a plant for sod-all?

    Who introduces plants to cultivation? Who has the trial and error process to go through to succeed in growing a particular plant? The same people who have the high overheads as we are effectively businesses, rather than someone with a couple of surplus plants to get shot of.

    I'd like to see someone run my operation and sell plants for a couple of pounds per shot!

    Nigel HC

  19. New CP Books delay again

    in General Carnivorous Plant Discussion

    Posted

    Hi All,

    I spoke to Stewart the other morning. The issue was the fact he was waiting for a few final images which had been held up, and which he now has.

    Those of us who have been around long enough will recall the inordinate wait between Allen's volume 2 in '89 and the long anticipated volume 3 in '98.

    Frustrating yes, but worth the wait? Undoubtedly yes again.

    Nigel HC

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  23. New Paraffin Heater

    in Greenhouses - Cultivation & Equipment

    Posted

    Hi Chris,

    As mentioned if it's just for Sarracenia and temperate Drosera don't bother wasting your money on heating it. I let the nursery go cold-couldn't afford to heat it!

    You will also find a nasty sticky orange residue coats the pots by the spring as well. Gas is a better bet if electricity is not an option as it burns more cleanly, is more controllable, and cheaper nowadays than paraffin.

    Nigel H-C

  24. Images Wanted

    in Bog Gardens

    Posted

    Hi All,

    I currently working on an article for publication and am looking for good quality high resolution images of bog gardens and container grown cp's. Ideally I am after images of plants grown in Europe and the US, and any used will be credited to the owner.

    If you have anything suitable you're willing to share with the world, please send them to me at sales(at)hccarnivorousplants.co.uk

    Thanks in advance

    Nigel

  25. Any Bonsai Hobbyists Here?

    in Other Plants

    Posted

    Hi Richard,

    A friend of mine who also attends the flower shows has without doubt the best trees in the UK. He also runs many workshops for the complete beginner right through to master classes and maintains a number of high profile trees in other personal collections.

    Garden centre trees, like any plants, are a false economy. Buy from an expert, and this guy really can make a silk purse from a sows ear.

    PM me and I'll give you his details.

    Nigel HC

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