Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of May 8

... in which ...

102 new members joined.
488 posts were made.
1 company was added to the Garden Watchdog.
35 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
0 plants were added to the Plants Database.
0 comments were added to the Plants Database.
0 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
0 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
11 entries were added to Botanary.

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


Gardening Quote of the Day

"Nature is God's greatest evangelist. "

( -- Jonathan Edwards, American theologian, philosopher (born 10/5/1703))

Forum Photo of the Day

In reply to: Check out the tendrils on the inner skirt!
By Glory


Forum Activity

A grand total of 488 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Brugmansias and Friends73 posts.
Photos64 posts.
Co-Op56 posts.
Bulbs33 posts.
General Discussion29 posts.
Tropicals19 posts.
Geraniaceae18 posts.
Dave's Garden16 posts.
Plant Trading14 posts.
European12 posts.
Garden Talk12 posts.
Roses11 posts.
Prayer Requests11 posts.
Farm Life11 posts.
Hostas9 posts.
Vines and Climbers8 posts.
Water Gardens7 posts.
Perennials7 posts.
Computer Talk7 posts.
Seed Trading6 posts.
Propagation6 posts.
Roundup5 posts.
Shady Gardens5 posts.
Identification5 posts.
Pets5 posts.
Fruit Trees4 posts.
Health and Dieting4 posts.
Pollbooth4 posts.
House Plants3 posts.
Recipes3 posts.
Parking Lot3 posts.
Trees & Shrubs3 posts.
Cactus and Succulents2 posts.
Annuals2 posts.
Legumes2 posts.
Mail Call!2 posts.
Jokes and Chat2 posts.
Dirt Cheap1 post.
Frequently Asked Questions1 post.
Media1 post.
PDB Pictures1 post.
Tomatoes1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Amphineuronam-fee-NOOR-onFrom the Greek amphi (double) and neuron (vein, nerves)
Camoensiakam-oh-ENS-ee-uhNamed for Luis de Camoens, 16th century Portugese poet and author
plantago-aquaticaplan-TA-go a-KWA-tee-kuhWater plantain
Elaphoglossumel-af-oh-GLOSS-umFrom the Greek elaphos (stag) and glossa (tongue), referring to the shape of the fronds
Argyroglottisar-gy-roh-GLOT-issFrom the Greek argyro (silver) and glottis (tongue)
Dichaeady-KEE-uhHaving two parts
Hemipteleahem-ee-TEE-lee-uhFrom the Greek hemi (half) and ptelea (elm), referring to the fruit that have a wing on only the upper half
lobeliilow-BEL-ee-eyeNamed for Mathias de L'Obel, 16th century Belgian botanist
rufinerveroo-fi-ner-veeHaving red veins
rufinervisroo-fi-ner-vissHaving red veins
crux-andraeakruks AN-dray-uhSt. Andrew's cross

Journal Activity

38 new items.
17 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

No new plants.
No new descriptions were added..
No new images were added.
No new content were checked off.


Garden Watchdog Activity:

1 new company was added to the database.
35 new ratings/comments were added to the database.

Member Addition Description
TalaPositiveWolf River Valley Farms Good Rating
jdandjhPositiveDirect Source Hostas Good Rating
donnleyPositiveGraceful Gardens Good Rating
amr0719PositiveBluestone Perennials Good Rating
daisydolphinPositiveHallson Gardens Good Rating
YahootsNegativeHolt Geraniums Caution
YahootsPositiveParadise Garden Good Rating
mizfinneyPositiveOld Heirloom Roses Good Rating
AtlantanPositiveMichaels Premier Roses Caution
AtlantanPositiveMary's Plant Farm Nursery Good Rating
AtlantanPositiveMcClure & Zimmerman Quality Flowerbulb Brokers Good Rating
OutofnameNegativeRogers & Webster Miracle Bush Tomato (also dba PublishersChoice.com) Caution
RichmondResNegativeLandPlanFran.com Caution
weezerPositiveSeeds Blum Good Rating
GandyISMPNegativeFour Seasons Nursery Caution
JCRXXPositiveChef's Garden, The Good Rating
simbaNeutralSmith & Hawken Caution
mulchladyPositiveGunning River Herbs Good Rating
BrugmaniaPositiveJunglecactus.com Good Rating
DaisyPeachPositiveHallson Gardens Good Rating
DaisyPeachPositiveNaylor Creek Nursery Good Rating
greenleaf52PositiveCrownsville Nursery Good Rating
DaisyPeachPositiveSinging Springs Nursery Good Rating
DaisyPeachPositiveWhite Oak Nursery Good Rating
DaisyPeachNegativeWhite Flower Farm Good Rating
DaisyPeachNegativeJackson and Perkins Good Rating
DaisyPeachPositiveDutch Gardens Holland Bulbs Good Rating
ConsumerNegativeRogers & Webster Miracle Bush Tomato (also dba PublishersChoice.com) Caution
pdkronesPositiveBrushwood Nursery Good Rating
LizzytishPositiveAntique Rose Emporium Good Rating
nevadagdnPositiveGoodwin Creek Gardens Good Rating
RIPPEDOFF2NegativeRogers & Webster Miracle Bush Tomato (also dba PublishersChoice.com) Caution
grannymarshPositiveBluestone Perennials Good Rating
golfPositiveParadise Garden Good Rating
garykleePositiveBluestone Perennials 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... May 8, 2003