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Overwintering Temperate Carnivorous Plants in an Unheated Garage in Zone 6

A Staten Island, NY (zone 6) grower with four Sarracenia, one VFT, and one hardy sundew (with live sphagnum top dressing) asked about garage overwintering after first frost.

Garage Method

Good if temperatures don't drop to single digits.
Clip dead leaves; spray sulfur fungicide.
Keep soil moist (not waterlogged) all winter.
If a deep freeze threatens, throw a tarp over the plants.

This simple approach works well for zone 6 collections.

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