Megan has been growing carnivorous plants for 10 years now and within that time has built a collection of several hundred carnivorous plants.

Due to her love of propagation and research, Megan decided to study Horticulture at Writtle University in 2018 to better understand the industry.

Whilst at university Megan focused on building out her carnivorous plant collection, investing in a greenhouse and began producing YouTube videos and Instagram posts under the name of carnivorous_plant_girl – in order to show care guides, propagation and tours of carnivorous plants.

Megan graduated from Writtle University in 2021 with a First and soon after won the Aberconwy Award for her work regarding carnivorous plants. This was awarded for the best dissertation submitted by a Student or Horticulturist under the age of 30.

Megan’s thesis was titled: “The Morphological Plasticity of Sarracenia Seedlings in Response to Supplementary Nutrients”.

Experience

In addition to her practical experience of having grown hundreds of carnivorous plants in her greenhouse, Megan also has experience working with plant nurseries and garden centres in the UK:

• Production Assistant – Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens (Current)
• Plant Area Assistant – Perrywood Garden Centre & Nurseries (3.5 Years)
• Nursery Volunteer – Beth Chatto Plants & Gardens (1 Year)

Megan also works as an author, vlogger, podcaster and speaker on the subject of carnivorous plants.

Education, Memberships & Awards

• BSc (Hons) Horticulture (1st); Writtle University College
• Garden Centre Association Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Horticulture at Writtle University College
• Sanderson Cup Most Outstanding Final on the BSc Horticulture
• Alan Martin Award for Demonstrating A Love of Horticulture
• Aberconwy Award for my thesis ‘The Morphological Characteristics of Sarracenia Seedlings in Response to Supplementary Nutrients’
• PA1 Safe Use of Pesticides; Writtle University College