Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of April 13

... in which ...

165 new members joined.
701 posts were made.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
6 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
12 plants were added to the Plants Database.
24 comments were added to the Plants Database.
112 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
47 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
5 entries were added to Botanary.

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


Gardening Quote of the Day

"It is always wise to stop wishing for things long enough to enjoy the fragrance of those now flowering. "

( -- Patrice Gifford)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: Dreamland
By Ludger


Plants Database Photo of the Day

Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
Prunus cistena
By Badseed

Forum Activity

A grand total of 701 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Photos111 posts.
Brugmansias and Friends105 posts.
PDB Pictures51 posts.
Pets43 posts.
Co-Op41 posts.
Prayer Requests28 posts.
Garden Talk27 posts.
Identification21 posts.
Pollbooth20 posts.
General Discussion20 posts.
Computer Talk17 posts.
European15 posts.
Parking Lot14 posts.
Seed Trading14 posts.
Wild Life13 posts.
Geraniaceae12 posts.
Greenhouse12 posts.
Vines and Climbers10 posts.
Water Gardens10 posts.
Mail Call!9 posts.
Roses9 posts.
Health and Dieting8 posts.
Tropicals8 posts.
Roundup Pictures7 posts.
Plant Trading7 posts.
Container Gardening7 posts.
Herbs5 posts.
Vegetable Gardening5 posts.
Test4 posts.
Cactus and Succulents4 posts.
Wild Plants4 posts.
Camera Talk3 posts.
Roundup3 posts.
Jokes and Chat3 posts.
Hostas3 posts.
Canadian Trading3 posts.
Trees & Shrubs3 posts.
Grass and Bamboo2 posts.
Perennials2 posts.
Handyman2 posts.
Dave's Garden2 posts.
Recipes2 posts.
Home and Crafts2 posts.
Disabled Gardeners2 posts.
Annuals1 post.
Media1 post.
Legumes1 post.
Market Growers1 post.
Frequently Asked Questions1 post.
Fruit Trees1 post.
House Plants1 post.
Home Decorating1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
subasperasub-AS-per-uhSomewhat rough
Poliominthapo-lee-oh-MIN-thaFrom the Greek polios (gray) and mentha (mint)
Rhynchostylisrin-koh-STY-lissFrom the Greek rhynchos (beak) and stylis (small pillar), referring to the beaked column of these plants
Octomeriaok-toh-MAY-ree-uhFrom the Greek okto (eight) and meris (part), referring to the eight pollen-bearing masses
Notyliano-TY-lee-uhFrom the Greek noton (back) and tylos (hump)

Journal Activity

47 new items.
57 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

12 new plants.
24 new descriptions were added.
47 new images were added.
112 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
MaudieCommentCrotolaria, Rattlebox, Rattleweed
(Crotalaria spectabilis)
fleuretteCommentTahitian Bridal Veil
(Gibasis geniculata)
philomelCommentClove Currant, Buffalo Currant, Yellow-flowered Currant, Missouri Currant
(Ribes odoratum)
greenhousegirlCommentHens and Chicks
(Sempervivum tectorum)
Michelle_HunzikerCommentFlowering Tobacco 'Lime Green'
(Nicotiana alata)
anderCommentDaylily 'Clown Capers'
(Hemerocallis )
anderCommentDaylily 'Amanda Nicole'
(Hemerocallis )
anderCommentDaylily 'Dinkum Aussie'
(Hemerocallis )
anderCommentDaylily 'Wine Delight'
(Hemerocallis )
anderCommentDaylily 'Mary's Gold'
(Hemerocallis )
mysticCommentGrape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
graffixalleyCommentTomato 'Sweet 100'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
graffixalleyCommentTomato 'Early Girl'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
graffixalleyCommentTomato 'Better Boy Hybrid'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
graffixalleyCommentTomatillo, Husk Tomato, Miltomate, Tomate de Fresadilla
(Physalis ixocarpa)
brankaCommentViper's Bugloss
(Echium russicum)
oppyCommentTomato 'Legand'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
oppyCommentTomato 'Manitoba'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
oppyCommentTomato 'Glacier'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
oppyCommentTomato 'Taxi'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
oppyCommentTomato 'Juliet'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Michelle_HunzikerCommentLoosestrife
(Lysimachia atropurpurea)
Michelle_HunzikerCommentLady Tulip
(Tulipa clusiana)
Michelle_HunzikerCommentCoralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root 'Stormy Seas'
(Heuchera )
mekiImage
Edelweiss
(Leontopodium alpinum)
mekiImage
Pawpaw
(Asimina triloba)
mekiImage
Pawpaw
(Asimina triloba)
mainfrogImage
Angel's Trumpet
(Brugmansia sanguinea)
philomelImage
Clove Currant, Buffalo Currant, Yellow-flowered Currant, Missouri Currant
(Ribes odoratum)
philomelImage
Clove Currant, Buffalo Currant, Yellow-flowered Currant, Missouri Currant
(Ribes odoratum)
maureentulipImage
Tulip, Triumph Hybrids 'Striped Belladonna'
(Tulipa hybrid)
maureentulipImage
Tulip, Triumph Hybrids 'Cassini'
(Tulipa hybrid)
maureentulipImage
Tulip, Triumph Hybrids 'Attilla'
(Tulipa hybrid)
MitjoImage
Voodoo Lily
(Sauromatum guttatum)
MitjoImage
Sea Poison Tree
(Barringtonia asiatica)
MitjoImage
Sea Poison Tree
(Barringtonia asiatica)
MitjoImage
Luffa
(Luffa aegyptiaca)
MitjoImage
Cocoa Tree, Cacao
(Theobroma cacao)
MitjoImage
Cotton
(Gossypium herbaceum)
MitjoImage
Voodoo Lily
(Sauromatum guttatum)
MitjoImage
Butterfly Pea, Blue Pea Vine
(Clitoria ternatea)
MitjoImage
Butterfly Pea, Blue Pea Vine
(Clitoria ternatea)
MitjoImage
Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
(Catharanthus roseus)
MitjoImage
Orchid
(Coelogyne flaccida)
MitjoImage
Baby Orchid
(Chysis bractescens)
Bug_GirlImage
Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'
(Camellia japonica)
Bug_GirlImage
Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'
(Camellia japonica)
Bug_GirlImage
Camellia 'Nuccio's Pearl'
(Camellia japonica)
hczone6Image
Siberian Bugloss, False Forget-Me-Not, Perennial Forget-Me-Not
(Brunnera macrophylla)
hczone6Image
Bald Cypress
(Taxodium distichum)
hczone6Image
Dawn Redwood
(Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
hczone6Image
Eastern Redbud
(Cercis canadensis)
hczone6Image
Creeping Phlox
(Phlox subulata)
hczone6Image
Creeping Phlox
(Phlox subulata)
EvertImage
Bleeding Heart Vine
(Clerodendrum thomsoniae)
EvertImage
Camellia
(Camellia japonica)
mysticImage
Grape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
mysticImage
Grape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
mysticImage
Grape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
mysticImage
Grape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
kennedyhImage
Garlic Mustard, Hedge Garlic, Jack-by-the-Hedge
(Alliaria petiolata)
kennedyhImage
American Cuckoo-Flower, Lady's Smock
(Cardamine pratensis)
kennedyhImage
Western Wallflower
(Erysimum asperum)
kennedyhImage
Western Wallflower
(Erysimum asperum)
kennedyhImage
Perennial Pepperweed, Dittander
(Lepidium latifolium)
kennedyhImage
Prince's Plume
(Stanleya pinnata)
kennedyhImage
Prince's Plume
(Stanleya pinnata)
brankaImage
Viper's Bugloss
(Echium russicum)
Michelle_HunzikerImage
Loosestrife
(Lysimachia atropurpurea)
Michelle_HunzikerImage
Lady Tulip
(Tulipa clusiana)
Michelle_HunzikerImage
Coralbells, Alumroot, Alum Root 'Stormy Seas'
(Heuchera )

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
bdelpNegativeSouthmeadow Fruit Gardens (also dba Grootendorst Nurseries) Caution
QuealaPositivePinetree Garden Seeds Good Rating
BetsieLTNegativeVermont Bean Seed Company Neutral rating
WaterlooLilyPositiveCalas Tropicals Good Rating
scutlerPositiveWayside Gardens Neutral rating
scutlerPositiveCottage Farms Good Rating

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

 

And that's the way it was... April 13, 2003