Tucker's Pond & Predatory Plants
Chronicling the growth and changes in Tucker's Pond in hopes of spreading the joy of man made ponds, bogs, and carnivorous plants. This past spring saw a complete revamp of the pond. We made it bigger and added three different types of filters. The pond contains two biofilters - one in the waterfall and one inside the skimmer, a 3/4 inch pea gravel bog filter and a skimmer to remove any floating debris. We added pond comets, frogs, crayfish and snails in May. June added my first Carnivorous plants and Tucker's Pond was born.
This coming spring will add a few additional projects. Changing the pea gravel bog into a more traditional peat bog where we should be able to plant the Sarracenia and fly traps directly into the medium. Would also like to add an additional bog area to expand the growth and production of additional Carnivorous species.
Hopefully the future will hold a new business where we can provide plants, pond / bog supplies and installation, or just good conversation.
A quick look as we prepare for winter
Bog barrel care for June 2025.
April 2025
Sarracenia Flowers around the Pond
Gorgeous Dwarf Water Lillies
July 4th look at the pond
a quick look at the pond on early June
Pond Check for May 19th, 2023
How does the amount of direct sun affect your carnivorous plants? Let's find out.
The pond and plants are waking up.
Are you ready for Spring.
Are your carnivorous plants ready for Spring?
Rock Gardening with Carnivorous Plants
Late spring pond check for Tucker's Pond in Anne Arundel County Maryland.
Spring check on the pond. 4/23/21
Tucker's Pond spring check
Shout out to The Otherside Nursery.
Breaking Dormancy
Carnivorous Plant Rescue
Start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.
On Frozen Pond
Tucker's Pond in mid winter