A carnivorous plant, roundleaf sundew, in front, grows along side with Sphagnum papillosum, seen in the background. Photo courtesy Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org We need to protect peat bogs. Learn more about that in the article “Peat Moss and Sustainability” by Kathy Contrino, Master Gardener in Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Peat moss, which is used to help soil retain moisture, is grown in peat bogs. However, peat moss grows slowly and it grows only if the conditions are…
