I am saddened by the recent news of Bob Hanrahan’s passing. This is a great loss to the carnivorous plant community. My deep and sincere condolences to Bob’s family. Bob is a legend and has been such an inspiration to so many, including myself. He will be missed.
Mike Wilder in the post said, “Directly or indirectly, I believe just about everyone in the hobby has a plant that passed through Bob’s hands.” This is true for me. Plants for me are, in a sense, a living repository for our stories and memories. Moments are hidden away in each leaf blade and in each petal. Part of the joy of growing is being able to share these stories and moments with others. In fact, my very first division of S. ‘Adrian Slack’ came directly from him. We’ve had a few communications back and forth, but I regret not being able to take him up on his offer to visit his plantation. Back in 2010, Bob sent me a CD full of photos from his Carnivorous Plantation. I was living vicariously through those photos and had to do something with it. I made a (long) slideshow with the photos he sent me and I am sharing it here once again. Rest in peace Bob, and thank you so much for everything.
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