Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of March 18

... in which ...

140 new members joined.
673 posts were made.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
15 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
6 plants were added to the Plants Database.
11 comments were added to the Plants Database.
61 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
20 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
18 entries were added to Botanary.

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Gardening Quote of the Day

"If you would be happy all your life, plant a garden"

( -- Chinese Proverb)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: Storm Damage
By Brugmania


Forum Activity

A grand total of 673 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Prayer Requests72 posts.
Brugmansias and Friends68 posts.
Co-Op44 posts.
Parking Lot38 posts.
PDB Pictures36 posts.
Photos35 posts.
Garden Talk34 posts.
Computer Talk33 posts.
Tropicals25 posts.
Pets21 posts.
Wild Life21 posts.
Farm Life20 posts.
General Discussion20 posts.
Identification19 posts.
Seed Trading16 posts.
Bulbs15 posts.
Roundup14 posts.
European12 posts.
Paper People11 posts.
Health and Dieting10 posts.
Dave's Garden10 posts.
Water Gardens9 posts.
Gourds and Melons8 posts.
Recipes7 posts.
Hostas6 posts.
Canadian Trading6 posts.
Market Growers5 posts.
Soil4 posts.
Vines and Climbers4 posts.
Frequently Asked Questions4 posts.
Shady Gardens4 posts.
Greenhouse4 posts.
Butterflies and Hummers4 posts.
Home and Crafts4 posts.
Welcome Mat3 posts.
Pollbooth3 posts.
International Trading3 posts.
Jokes and Chat3 posts.
Cactus and Succulents3 posts.
Plant Trading3 posts.
Geraniaceae2 posts.
Handyman2 posts.
Legumes2 posts.
Heirlooms1 post.
Roses1 post.
Container Gardening1 post.
Wild Plants1 post.
Mail Call!1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
seifriziisee-FRIDZ-ee-eyeNamed for William Siefriz, 20th century American botanist and author
pseudoplatanumsoo-doh-PLAT-uh-numFalse Platanus (the Greek name for the Plane Tree)
pseudoplatanussoo-doh-PLAT-uh-nusFalse Platanus (the Greek name for the Plane tree)
Yucaratoniayoo-kar-uh-TOH-nee-uhFrom the South American word yucaratόn (a plant that kills mice)
Acrocephalusak-roh-SEF-uh-lusFrom the Greekakros (terminal) and kephale (head)
Leucocrinumlew-koh-KRY-numFrom the Greek leukos (white) and krinon (lily)
erumpensee-RUM-penzFrom the Latin erumpo (bursting forth, breaking forth, erupting)
caribaeakuh-RIB-ee-uhOf or from the Caribbean area
caribaeumkuh-RIB-ee-umOf or from the Caribbean area
caribaeuskuh-RIB-ee-usOf or from the Caribbean area
Metasequoiamet-uh-see-KWOY-uhFrom the Greek meta (akin to) and Sequoia (named for Sequoia, a famous Native American of the Cherokee tribe)
Baeolepisbay-ee-oh-LEP-issfrom the Greek baeo (little) and lepis (scale)
betleBET-leeFrom the Portugese (or Malayan) name
Chrysocephalumkry-soh-SEF-uh-lumFrom Greek chryso (golden) and kephale head)
Micromyrtusmy-kroh-MUR-tusFrom the Greek micro (small) and myrtus (myrtle)
Ampelocissusam-pel-oh-KISS-usfrom the Greek ampelos (vine) and Cissus (Latin name for ivy)
Blumenbachiabloo-men-BAH-kee-uhnamed for Dr. Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, 19th century German naturalist and zoologist
Physocarpusfy-so-KAR-pusFrom Greek phusa or physa (bladder) and karpos (fruit)

Journal Activity

37 new items.
53 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

6 new plants.
11 new descriptions were added.
20 new images were added.
61 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
htopCommentThryallis, Golden Thryallis
(Galphimia gracilis)
grdnmuseCommentTuberose
(Polianthes tuberosa)
karbbearCommentPorterweed
(Stachytarpheta jamaicensis)
snapper122502CommentMother of Thousands, Mexican Hat Plant
(Bryophyllum daigremontianum)
iiivlaserCommentAlgerian Ivy
(Hedera canariensis)
diray59CommentSnow on the Mountain
(Euphorbia marginata)
kennedyhCommentAristea
(Aristea ecklonii)
UlrichCommentSpring Starflower
(Ipheion uniflorum)
kennedyhCommentMaroonhood
(Pterostylis pedunculata)
Bug_GirlCommentEuropean Lily of the Valley, May Bells, Our Lady's Tears
(Convallaria majalis)
kennedyhCommentFriar's Cowl
(Arisarum vulgare)
kennedyhImage
Cantaloupe
(Cucumis melo)
Bug_GirlImage
Yellow Trout Lily, Yellow Dog Tooth Violet
(Erythronium rostratum)
kennedyhImage
Maroonhood
(Pterostylis pedunculata)
kennedyhImage
Maroonhood
(Pterostylis pedunculata)
kennedyhImage
Friar's Cowl
(Arisarum vulgare)
kennedyhImage
Friar's Cowl
(Arisarum vulgare)
UlrichImage
Spring Starflower
(Ipheion uniflorum)
kennedyhImage
Aristea
(Aristea ecklonii)
LavandaImage
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
(Sansevieria cylindrica)
NagualaImage
Peyote
(Lophophora williamsii)
kennedyhImage
Aristea
(Aristea ecklonii)
butchpoodleImage
Morning Glory 'Kniola's Black'
(Ipomoea purpurea)
butchpoodleImage
Morning Glory 'Tie Dye'
(Ipomoea nil)
butchpoodleImage
Cardinal Climber
(Ipomoea x multifida)
kennedyhImage
Wild Angelica
(Angelica sylvestris)
butchpoodleImage
Pansy 'Antique Shades'
(Viola x wittrockiana)
kennedyhImage
Wild Chervil
(Anthriscus sylvestris)
MitjoImage
Silk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
kennedyhImage
Maroonhood
(Pterostylis pedunculata)
Bug_GirlImage
Yellow Trout Lily, Yellow Dog Tooth Violet
(Erythronium rostratum)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
ewatersPositiveStark Brothers Good Rating
ewatersPositiveHarris Seeds Good Rating
jesupPositiveBreck's Bulbs Good Rating
spudnikPositiveHarmony Farm Supply & Nursery Good Rating
bob331PositivePine Island Nursery Good Rating
nathalynPositiveCalas Tropicals Good Rating
MyHorseNutmegPositiveSeedlings.com Good Rating
SujaPositiveBluestone Perennials Good Rating
LeighsterPositiveYardiac.com Good Rating
SujaPositiveOakes Daylilies Good Rating
SujaNeutralWayside Gardens Caution
TerryCompany MessageFloralight Gardens Neutral rating
SamTunnellPositiveHartmann's Plant Company Good Rating
KelliPositiveHappiness Farms, Inc. Caladium Bulbs Good Rating
groovinPositiveViolet Barn Good Rating

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

 

And that's the way it was... March 18, 2003