Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of January 12.

119 members joined.


Gardening Quote of the Day

"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind."

( -- Unknown)

Forum Photo of the Day

In reply to: ABADS
By oblambert


Plants Database Photo of the Day

Congo Cockatoo
Impatiens niamniamensis
By tikaz

Forum Activity

A grand total of 631 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
PDB Pictures70 posts.
Photos63 posts.
Brugmansias and Friends57 posts.
General Discussion57 posts.
Garden Talk46 posts.
Pets29 posts.
Identification27 posts.
Home and Crafts22 posts.
Wild Life20 posts.
Jokes and Chat16 posts.
Prayer Requests14 posts.
Vegetable Gardening12 posts.
Camera Talk12 posts.
European12 posts.
Heirlooms11 posts.
Dave's Garden11 posts.
Tropicals10 posts.
Seed Trading10 posts.
Bulbs9 posts.
Cactus and Succulents9 posts.
Handyman8 posts.
Propagation8 posts.
Home Decorating8 posts.
Welcome Mat8 posts.
Health and Dieting7 posts.
Dirt Cheap7 posts.
Farm Life7 posts.
Parking Lot6 posts.
Roses6 posts.
Pollbooth6 posts.
Master Gardeners5 posts.
Media4 posts.
Butterflies and Hummers4 posts.
Plant Trading3 posts.
Garden Foes3 posts.
Herbs3 posts.
Gourds and Melons3 posts.
Trees & Shrubs3 posts.
Day Lilies2 posts.
Greenhouse2 posts.
Recipes2 posts.
Hostas2 posts.
Shady Gardens2 posts.
Test1 post.
Stay at Home Moms1 post.
Orchids1 post.
Market Growers1 post.
Canadian Trading1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
secundumse-KUN-dumHaving leaves in a row, on one side (secund)
secundusse-KUN-dusHaving leaves in a row, on one side (secund)
contaminatakon-tam-in-AY-tuhContaminated, defiled
contaminatumkon-tam-in-AY-tumContaminated, defiled
contaminatuskon-tam-in-AY-tusContaminated, defiled
ellottianael-lot-ee-AH-nuhNamed for Captain Elliott, English collector of rare plants
Conyzakon-NY-zuhFrom the Greek konops (flea), used by Pliny as a name for a fleabane
conyzoideskon-ny-ZOY-deezResembling Conyza (a type of fleabane)

Journal Activity

18 new items.
29 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

17 new plants.
26 new descriptions were added.
40 new images were added.
601 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
mysticCommentOrnamental Basil 'Ebony Wonder'
(Ocimum basilicum)
WeezingreensCommentFennel
(Foeniculum vulgare)
jodyCommentHosta 'Yankee Blue'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Yankee Clipper'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Yankee Doodle'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Yankee Pedler'
(Hosta )
jkom51CommentVariegated Alpine strawberry ''Variegated''
(Fragaria Vesca)
jodyCommentHosta 'Yakushima Mizu'
(Hosta )
Doug1101CommentFennel
(Foeniculum vulgare)
CanniboxCommentLindenleaf Sage, Tarahumara Chia
(Salvia tiliifolia)
jodyCommentHosta 'Zuni'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zuzu's Petals'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zowie'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zounds'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zoroaster'
(Hosta )
BaaCommentWhite Chinese Ground Orchid
(Bletilla striata f. alba)
jodyCommentHosta 'Zodiac'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zippy Zepps'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zippity Do Dah'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Zion'
(Hosta )
BernJCommentDevil's Trumpet, Jimsonweed
(Datura stramonium)
IndigoblueCommentHyacinth Bean
(Dolichos lablab)
jkom51CommentLace Fern 'Lace Fern'
(Microlepia strigosa)
mysticCommentBasil 'Cuban'
(Ocimum basilicum)
sclarkeCommentRex Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia
(Begonia rex)
sclarkeCommentCane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
jkom51Image
Salvia 'Icterina'
(Salvia officinalis)
jkom51Image
Lace Fern 'Lace Fern'
(Microlepia strigosa)
jkom51Image
Lace Fern 'Lace Fern'
(Microlepia strigosa)
jkom51Image
Corsican Hellebore, Corsican Rose
(Helleborus argutifolius)
jkom51Image
Bloomingdale Ranunculus
(Ranunculus asiaticus)
jkom51Image
Bloomingdale Ranunculus
(Ranunculus asiaticus)
jkom51Image
Coral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Amber Waves'
(Heuchera )
ButterflyGardnrImage
Firecracker Shrub, Mexican Firebush, Scarlet Bush, Hummingbird Bush
(Hamelia patens)
jkom51Image
Variegated Wallflower ''Variegata''
(Erysimum Linifolium)
jkom51Image
Purple Coral Pea
(Hardenbergia violacea)
jkom51Image
Purple Coral Pea
(Hardenbergia violacea)
jkom51Image
Geranium
(Pelargonium hortorum)
UlrichImage

(Bryophyllum marnierianum)
yvanaImage
Greater Periwinkle
(Vinca major)
yvanaImage
Geum
(Geum chiloense)
yvanaImage
Gazania 'Daybreak'
(Gazania rigens)
yvanaImage
Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Talent'
(Gazania rigens)
yvanaImage
Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Talent'
(Gazania rigens)
yvanaImage
Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Talent'
(Gazania rigens)
yvanaImage
Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Talent'
(Gazania rigens)
haighrImage
Joshua Tree
(Yucca brevifolia)
vinceImage

(Kalanchoe ?)
EvertImage
Glory Pea, Sturt's Desert Pea
(Clianthus formosus)
jkom51Image
Goldencup, Mexican Tulip Poppy
(Hunnemannia fumariifolia)
jkom51Image
Bacopa ''Gold 'n' Pearls''
(Sutera cordata)
jkom51Image
Marshall Chamomile
(Anthemis marschalliana)
jkom51Image
Sulfur Buckwheat 'Shasta Sulfur'
(Eriogonum umbellatum)
jkom51Image
Squirrel's Foot Fern 'Squirrel's Foot Fern'
(Davallia trichomanoides)
jkom51Image
Variegated Alpine strawberry ''Variegated''
(Fragaria Vesca)
jkom51Image
Sunrose, Rock Rose
(Helianthemum nummularium)
jkom51Image
Boxleaf Hebe 'Boxleaf hebe'
(Hebe buxifolia)
jkom51Image
Coralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root 'Snow Angel'
(Heuchera sanguinea)
sclarkeImage
Mother of Thousands, Mexican Hat Plant
(Kalanchoe daigremontiana)
sclarkeImage
Rex Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia
(Begonia rex)
sclarkeImage
Rex Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia
(Begonia rex)
sclarkeImage
Cane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
sclarkeImage
African Mask
(Alocasia amazonica)
sclarkeImage
Elephant Ear
(Alocasia plumbea)
sclarkeImage
Aloe Vera, Medicinal Aloe
(Aloe barbadensis)
sclarkeImage
White-Veined Arrowhead Vine, Nephthytis
(Syngonium podophyllum)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

No new companies were added to the database.
6 new ratings/comments were added to the database.

Member Addition Description
the_herbinatorPositiveWhatcom Seed Co. Good Rating
RyanBPositiveMiller, J.E. Nurseries Good Rating
go_volsCompany MessageIvy Garth Perennials Neutral rating
bakiwiPositivePeaceful Valley Farm Supply Good Rating
gardengirl10NegativeeSeeds.com Caution
hfayNeutralRoots and Rhizomes Caution

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... January 12, 2002