Dave's Garden Newsletter Covering the events of March 28 ... in which ... 138 new members joined. 640 posts were made. 6 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog. 15 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog. 16 plants were added to the Plants Database. 16 comments were added to the Plants Database. 211 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database. 51 snapshots were added to the Plants Database. 22 entries were added to Botanary. happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Gardening Quote of the Day

( -- Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, philosopher)

Forum Photo of the Day

Plants Database Photo of the Day

Forum Activity

Forum Posts Photos 93 posts. PDB Pictures 74 posts. Brugmansias and Friends 64 posts. Prayer Requests 32 posts. Farm Life 29 posts. Hostas 28 posts. Roundup 24 posts. Co-Op 24 posts. Computer Talk 23 posts. Identification 19 posts. Water Gardens 17 posts. Seed Trading 16 posts. General Discussion 15 posts. Plant Trading 13 posts. Trees & Shrubs 12 posts. Orchids 11 posts. Propagation 10 posts. Welcome Mat 9 posts. Garden Foes 8 posts. Tropicals 8 posts. European 8 posts. Pollbooth 8 posts. Disabled Gardeners 8 posts. Health and Dieting 7 posts. Garden Talk 6 posts. Day Lilies 6 posts. Vines and Climbers 6 posts. Vegetable Gardening 5 posts. Mail Call! 5 posts. Roses 4 posts. Butterflies and Hummers 4 posts. Pets 4 posts. Wild Life 4 posts. Master Gardeners 4 posts. Greenhouse 4 posts. Dirt Cheap 4 posts. Perennials 4 posts. Cactus and Succulents 4 posts. Recipes 3 posts. Wild Plants 3 posts. International Trading 2 posts. Tomatoes 2 posts. Canadian Trading 1 post. Bulbs 1 post. Parking Lot 1 post. Jokes and Chat 1 post. Gourds and Melons 1 post. Herbs 1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning hyrcanicus hyr-KAY-nih-kus Of or from Hyrcania (Hircania), an ancient Persian region near present-day Iran hyrcanicum hyr-KAY-nih-kum Of or from Hyrcania (Hircania), an ancient Persian region near present-day Iran; also spelled hircanicum hyrcanica hyr-KAY-nih-kuh Of or from Hyrcania (Hircania), an ancient Persian region near present-day Iran murucuja mur-oo-KOO-juh The Brazilian vernacular name for the plant chloroticus klor-OH-tih-kus Yellow-green chloroticum klor-OH-tih-kum Yellow-green chlorotica klor-OH-tih-kuh Yellow-green Hylotelephium hy-loh-te-LEE-fee-um From the Greek hyle (a wood) and telephium (succulent), referring to the plant's preference for shade hircanicum hyr-KAY-nih-kum Variant of hyrcanicum; meaning of or from Hyrcania (Hircania), an ancient Persian region near present-day Iran Acrolophia ak-roh-LOH-fee-uh From the Greek akros (end, terminal) and lophos (mane, crest) fastigiata fas-tij-ee-AY-tuh Having erect, parallel branches clustered together, often forming a column fastigiatum fas-tij-ee-AY-tum Having erect, parallel branches clustered together, often forming a column fastigiatus fas-tij-ee-AY-tus Having erect, parallel branches clustered together, often forming a column metel MET-el The Arabic vernacular name for the fruit of this plant nanhoensis nan-ho-EN-sis Of or from Nanhoi, China ferruginosus fer-oo-gin-OH-sus Rusty ferruginosum fer-oo-gin-OH-sum Rusty ferruginosa fer-oo-gin-OH-suh Rusty Brachyelytrum brak-ky-el-LY-trum From the Greek brachy (short) and elutron (cover or husk), referring to the short glumes paeoniflorus pay-oh-nee-FLOR-us Having flowers like Peony (Paoneia named for Paeon, physician of the gods in Greek mythology; supposedly used this plant to treat their wounds after the battle of Troy) paeoniflorum pay-oh-nee-FLOR-um Having flowers like Peony (Paoneia named for Paeon, physician of the gods in Greek mythology; supposedly used this plant to treat their wounds after the battle of Troy) paeoniflora pay-oh-nee-FLOR-uh Having flowers like Peony (Paoneia named for Paeon, physician of the gods in Greek mythology; supposedly used this plant to treat their wounds after the battle of Troy)

Journal Activity

20 new items.
15 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

Member Addition Description Kelli Comment Indian fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) Lavanda Comment Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) wakeling Comment Red Pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) randall769 Comment Pregnant Onion (Ornithogalum longibracteatum) Chamma Comment Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritimum) jody Comment Hosta 'Golden Medallion' (Hosta ) jody Comment Hosta 'Golden Melody' (Hosta ) jody Comment Hosta 'Golden Nugget' (Hosta ) jody Comment Hosta 'Golden Oriole' (Hosta ) jody Comment Hosta 'Golden Piecrust' (Hosta ) Kelli Comment Greater Periwinkle (Vinca major) jody Comment Hosta 'Golden Plum' (Hosta ) Kelli Comment Kikuyugrass (Pennisetum cladestinum) Maudie Comment Gardenia, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia augusta) rainertx Comment Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) EC Comment Four O'Clock (Mirabilis jalapa) Evert Image Love in a Puff, Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum) Evert Image Pansy 'Admiration' (Viola ) crotonmania Image Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) Kelli Image Violet Trumpet Vine, Painted Trumpet, Argentine Trumpet Vine (Clytostoma callistegioides) Chamma Image Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat (Acalypha wilkesiana) Chamma Image Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat (Acalypha wilkesiana) Chamma Image Copper Leaf, Jacob's Coat (Acalypha wilkesiana) Chamma Image Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Chamma Image Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritimum) Chamma Image Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Chamma Image Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Chamma Image African Tulip Tree, Flame of The Forest, Fountain Tree, Firebell (Spathodea campanulata) Chamma Image Edging Lobelia, Annual Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) Chamma Image Firecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) Chamma Image Edging Lobelia, Annual Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) Chamma Image Firecracker Plant, Coral Plant, Coralblow, Fountain Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) Chamma Image Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon rigidus) SShurgot Image Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean (Sophora secundiflora) SShurgot Image Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean (Sophora secundiflora) SShurgot Image Golden-Eye Phlox, Roemer Phlox (Phlox roemeriana) SShurgot Image Golden-Eye Phlox, Roemer Phlox (Phlox roemeriana) SShurgot Image Golden-Eye Phlox, Roemer Phlox (Phlox roemeriana) Kelli Image Solanum pyracanthum (Solanum pyracanthum) arsenic Image Ginger (Asarum maximum) arsenic Image Ginger (Asarum maximum) arsenic Image Ginger (Asarum maximum) arsenic Image Ginger (Asarum maximum) arsenic Image Ginger (Asarum maximum) Kelli Image Jupiter's Beard, Keys to Heaven, Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) arsenic Image Ginger (Asarum maximum) arsenic Image Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum robustum) arsenic Image Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum robustum) arsenic Image Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma henryi) Kelli Image Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpus) Kelli Image Indian fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) jody Image Hosta 'Korean Snow' (Hosta ) arsenic Image Fairy Bells (Melasphaerula ramosa) arsenic Image Fairy Bells (Melasphaerula ramosa) arsenic Image Fairy Bells (Melasphaerula ramosa) arsenic Image Autumn crocus (Crocus speciosus ssp. speciosus) arsenic Image Autumn crocus (Crocus speciosus ssp. speciosus) Kelli Image Pancake Cactus (Opuntia chlorotica) arsenic Image Gardenia, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia augusta) arsenic Image Gardenia, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia augusta) arsenic Image Gardenia, Cape Jasmine (Gardenia augusta) arsenic Image Butterwort 'Weser' (Pinguicula hybrid) arsenic Image Japanese Hardy Orange, Bitter Orange (Poncirus trifoliata) arsenic Image Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' (Narcissus hybrid (Division 4)) arsenic Image Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' (Narcissus hybrid (Division 4)) arsenic Image Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' (Narcissus hybrid (Division 4)) arsenic Image Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' (Narcissus hybrid (Division 4))

Garden Watchdog Activity:

Member Addition Description gardener413 Positive Antique Rose Emporium gardener413 Positive Wayside Gardens MCMOWRY Positive Limerock Ornamental Grasses, Inc. arsenic Positive Chen Yi Nursery (Kaichen Nursery) jimcarter Positive Vesey's prussell Negative Park Seed Company Imhotep Neutral Seymour's Selected Seeds hollyanne Positive Plant Ranch Gardengramma Negative Sunlight Gardens Nasouk Negative Harborcrest Gardens/African Violets by Mail Nasouk Positive Rainbow Gardens Bookshop kentmodglin Positive Sunlight Gardens chico13 Negative Michaels Premier Roses JJamaison Positive Canada's Bamboo World chico13 Positive Antique Rose Emporium

Final Notes

Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

And that's the way it was... March 28, 2003