Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of April 6

... in which ...

166 new members joined.
604 posts were made.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
9 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
8 plants were added to the Plants Database.
13 comments were added to the Plants Database.
87 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
42 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
17 entries were added to Botanary.

happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.


A note from Dave

Good Morning. I apologize for this extra mailing - the first newsletter that was sent today was accidentally a repeat of the newsletter from 2 days ago. Somehow when sending it, my system got confused. Please do accept my apologies, and enjoy the (correct) newsletter for yesterday, April 6th.

Best,

Gardening Quote of the Day

"I have no plants in my house. They won't live for me. Some of them don't even wait to die, they commit suicide."

( -- Jerry Seinfeld, American comedian)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: NEW BABIES
By cottosnag


Plants Database Photo of the Day

String of Pearls, Banana Vine, Necklace Plant
Senecio radicans
By ohmysweetpjs

Forum Activity

A grand total of 604 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Photos142 posts.
Brugmansias and Friends66 posts.
Prayer Requests59 posts.
Garden Talk51 posts.
PDB Pictures46 posts.
Vines and Climbers32 posts.
Computer Talk21 posts.
Co-Op18 posts.
Parking Lot16 posts.
Pollbooth15 posts.
General Discussion13 posts.
Tropicals11 posts.
Identification11 posts.
Roses8 posts.
Seed Trading8 posts.
Water Gardens7 posts.
European7 posts.
Health and Dieting6 posts.
Farm Life5 posts.
Dave's Garden5 posts.
Perennials5 posts.
Heirlooms4 posts.
Handyman4 posts.
Camera Talk3 posts.
Organic Gardening3 posts.
Propagation3 posts.
Hostas3 posts.
Welcome Mat3 posts.
Home Decorating3 posts.
House Plants3 posts.
Orchids3 posts.
Frequently Asked Questions2 posts.
Pets2 posts.
Roundup2 posts.
Paper People2 posts.
Annuals2 posts.
Greenhouse2 posts.
Herbs2 posts.
Trees & Shrubs2 posts.
Garden Foes1 post.
Media1 post.
Vegetable Gardening1 post.
Butterflies and Hummers1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Batemanniabate-MAN-nee-uhNamed for James Bateman, 19th century English orchid enthusiast
Anonidiuman-no-NY-dee-umLike Annona (or Anona); means yearly produce
tubergenianumtoo-ber-gen-ee-AY-numNamed for Cornelius Gerrit van Tubergen and his nephews, Thomas M. Hoog and J M C Hoog, bulb growers in Haarlem, Holland
tubergenianatoo-ber-gen-ee-AY-nuhNamed for Cornelius Gerrit van Tubergen and his nephews, Thomas M. Hoog and J M C Hoog, bulb growers in Haarlem, Holland
tubergeniitoo-ber-GEN-ee-eyeNamed for Cornelius Gerrit van Tubergen and his nephews, Thomas M. Hoog and J M C Hoog, bulb growers in Haarlem, Holland
Brachycorythisbrack-ee-ko-RYE-thisFrom the Greek brachy (short) and corys (helmet), referring to the flower shape
trollifoliumtroll-ee-FOH-lee-umHaving leaves like Trollius (Latinized genus name for Globe flower)
Bothriochilusbah-three-oh-KYE-lusFrom the Greek bothri (pit, trench) and cheilus (lip), referring to the nectary pit at the base of the lip
Adenanthea-den-ANTH-eeFrom the Greek aden (gland) and anthos (flower)
iteophylluseye-tee-oh-FIL-usWillow-leaved
iteophyllumeye-tee-oh-FIL-umWillow-leaved
iteophyllaeye-tee-oh-FIL-uhWillow-leaved
Beckmanniabek-MAH-nee-uhnamed for Johann Beckmann, 19th century German scientist and agriculturist
Quivisianthekwiv-is-ee-ANTH-eeFrom the Latin quivis (whichever) and anthos (flower)
Allostigmaal-loh-STIG-muhDifferent stigma
Prinsepiaprin-SEE-pee-uhNamed for James Prinsep, 19th century Secretary of the Asiatic Society of Bengal
Baldelliabal-DEL-ee-uhnamed for Count Bartolomeo Bartolini-Baldelli, 19th century Italian botanist

Journal Activity

45 new items.
69 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

8 new plants.
13 new descriptions were added.
42 new images were added.
87 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
hanifordCommentChoke Cherry, Virginia bird cherry
(Prunus virginiana)
juggyCommentTropical Hibiscus
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
philomelCommentEvergreen clematis
(Clematis armandii)
kathi817CommentNight Blooming Jasmine
(Cestrum nocturnum)
LynneMCommentHosta 'Sparky'
(Hosta )
CountryGardensCommentIvy-leaf Geranium 'Tornado Mixed'
(Pelargonium x peltatum)
LophophoraCommentTachitsubo Sumire, Violet
(Viola grypoceras var. exilis)
docoraCommentEpiscia, Flame Violet 'Pink Panther'
(Episcia cupreata)
jkom51CommentEvergreen clematis
(Clematis armandii)
poorgeorgeCommentRed Buckeye
(Aesculus splendens)
kimcheCommentZZ Plant, Aroid Palm, Succulent Philodendron
(Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
keeksterCommentClary Sage, Painted Sage, Hormium Sage
(Salvia viridis)
DLSLandscapeCommentGiant Leopard Plant 'Gigantea'
(Farfugium japonicum)
MitjoImage
Toothache plant
(Spilanthes oleracea)
MitjoImage
Tamarind Tree
(Tamarindus indica)
MitjoImage
Papyrus
(Cyperus papyrus)
MitjoImage
Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower
(Platycodon grandiflorus)
MitjoImage
Balloon Flower, Chinese Bellflower, Japanese Bellflower
(Platycodon grandiflorus)
MitjoImage
Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea)
MitjoImage
Cassia
(Senna spectabilis)
MitjoImage
Ivy-leaved Morning Glory
(Ipomoea hederacea)
MitjoImage
Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'
(Ipomoea purpurea)
MitjoImage
Coffee
(Coffea arabica)
MitjoImage
Hollyhock 'The Watchman'
(Alcea rosea nigra)
MitjoImage
Common Sage, Garden Sage
(Salvia officinalis)
MitjoImage
Tamarind Tree
(Tamarindus indica)
MitjoImage
Tamarind Tree
(Tamarindus indica)
philomelImage
Evergreen clematis
(Clematis armandii)
LynneMImage
Hosta 'Sparky'
(Hosta )
LynneMImage
Hosta 'Teaspoon'
(Hosta )
LynneMImage
Hosta 'Blue Splendor'
(Hosta )
MossRoseImage
Sedum 'Blue Spruce'
(Sedum reflexum)
MossRoseImage
Showy Stonecrop 'Frosty Morn'
(Sedum spectabile)
LynneMImage
Hosta 'Polar Moon'
(Hosta )
LynneMImage
Hosta 'Fan Dance'
(Hosta )
LynneMImage
Hosta 'Blue Shadows'
(Hosta )
brankaImage
White Snakeroot 'Chocolate'
(Eupatorium rugosum)
LophophoraImage
Tachitsubo Sumire, Violet
(Viola grypoceras var. exilis)
OlgaNImage
Jacaranda, Bignonia
(Jacaranda mimosifolia)
BaaImage
Queen's Tears, Friendship Plant
(Billbergia nutans)
BaaImage
Alpine Clematis 'Constance'
(Clematis alpina)
BaaImage
Tuberous Comfrey
(Symphytum tuberosum)
BaaImage
Hellebore
(Helleborus x hybridus)
BaaImage
Bugleweed 'Valfredda (aka Chocolate Chip)'
(Ajuga reptans)
poorgeorgeImage
Red Buckeye
(Aesculus splendens)
jules_jewelImage
Tree Peony
(Paeonia suffruticosa)
JeborosImage
Cane Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia
(Begonia coccinea)
jules_jewelImage
Tree Peony
(Paeonia suffruticosa)
kennedyhImage
Great Burdock, Edible Burdock, Cockle-Button, Beggar's Buttons
(Arctium lappa)
kennedyhImage
Ciliolate Aster, Lindley's Aster, Northern Heart-leaved Aster
(Symphyotrichum ciliolatum)
kennedyhImage
Ciliolate Aster, Lindley's Aster, Northern Heart-leaved Aster
(Symphyotrichum ciliolatum)
kennedyhImage
Heath Aster, Squarrose White Aster, Tufted White Prairie Aster
(Symphyotrichum ericoides)
kennedyhImage
New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)
kennedyhImage
New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)
MOLLYBEEImage
Narcissus, Hoop-Petticoat Daffodil
(Narcissus bulbocodium)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
jesupPositiveSpring Hill Nurseries Caution
JudithShinnNeutralGardenGuides.com Good Rating
WildscaperNeutralDirect Gardening Caution
mngardenaddictPositiveJung Seed Good Rating
mngardenaddictPositiveMcClure & Zimmerman Quality Flowerbulb Brokers Good Rating
mngardenaddictPositiveRice Creek Gardens Inc. Good Rating
yschafferNegativeRichard Owen Nurseries, Inc. Caution
garyj59NegativePark Seed Company Good Rating
texas_witchPositivePinetree Garden Seeds Good Rating

Final Notes

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

 

And that's the way it was... April 6, 2003