Black Glass Flower

I came across this gorgeous "Gold and Silver Fumed Black Glass Flower" on Etsy the other day, created by James Lais (borobomb), who makes and sells all kinds of beautiful glass items with borosilicate glass. I think this flower would make for some epic home decor and is definitely an interesting conversation piece!!

[Link to borobomb's shop on Etsy]

[via Etsy]

SSWC Botany: Carnivorous Plants

Isn't nature fascinating? :-)

Above is a video from BBC Earth that you may remember called The Secret Life of Plants. It features the Venus Fly Trap and also the Trumpet Pitcher Plant capturing and devouring their respective prey (unfortunately no time lapse insect digestion), while Sir David Attenborough narrates. You can visit the BBC Earth websites below for more stunning natural history videos!

My favourite Venus Fly Trap video is actually done by BBC One, and I've provided the link below as well for even more detailed, insectivorous glory!

[Link to Venus Fly Traps: Jaws of Death - BBC One video]

[Link to the BBC Earth website]

[Link to BBC Earth on Youtube]

The Alnwick Poison Gardens