Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of May 16

... in which ...

126 new members joined.
473 posts were made.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
18 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
2 plants were added to the Plants Database.
4 comments were added to the Plants Database.
14 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
18 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
14 entries were added to Botanary.

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

Gardening Quote of the Day

"Carpe rutila! (translated: 'Seize the spade') "

( -- David Hobson, Canadian columnist, gardener)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: Creamsickle
By Calalily

Plants Database Photo of the Day

Spotted Dead Nettle
Lamium maculatum
By poorgeorge

Forum Activity

A grand total of 473 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts

Photos 61 posts.

Brugmansias and Friends 59 posts.

Dave's Garden 46 posts.

Roses 25 posts.

PDB Pictures 23 posts.

General Discussion 23 posts.

Hostas 20 posts.

Co-Op 18 posts.

Prayer Requests 17 posts.

Tropicals 16 posts.

Dirt Cheap 14 posts.

Plant Trading 13 posts.

Identification 11 posts.

Garden Talk 9 posts.

Parking Lot 9 posts.

Vines and Climbers 9 posts.

Farm Life 8 posts.

European 8 posts.

Water Gardens 8 posts.

Landscaping 7 posts.

Seed Trading 7 posts.

Pets 7 posts.

Tomatoes 7 posts.

Camera Talk 6 posts.

Perennials 5 posts.

Bonsai 5 posts.

Saving Seeds 4 posts.

Day Lilies 3 posts.

Trees & Shrubs 3 posts.

Home and Crafts 3 posts.

Geraniaceae 3 posts.

Computer Talk 3 posts.

Pollbooth 2 posts.

Roundup 2 posts.

Bulbs 2 posts.

Wild Plants 1 post.

Cactus and Succulents 1 post.

Wild Life 1 post.

Shady Gardens 1 post.

Grass and Bamboo 1 post.

Frequently Asked Questions 1 post.

Gourds and Melons 1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning

Amphipetalum am-fee-PET-al-lum From the Greek amphi (double) and petalum (petal)
Anisochilus an-is-oh-KY-lus Unequal lip
Cyrtopodium sir-to-POH-dee-um From the Greek kyrtos (arched) and pous (foot)
abdita AB-dee-tuh Hidden, concealed or secret
abditus AB-dee-tus Hidden, concealed or secret
lonchitis lon-KY-tiss Spear-shaped
cacaliifolia ka-kal-ee-FOH-lee-uh Alternate spelling of cacaliaefolia, (having leaves like Cacalia)
cacalioides ka-kal-ee-OY-deez Resembling Cacalia
Mallotus mal-LOH-tus Fleecy, referring to the seed capsule
Oxera oks-ER-uh From the Greek oxys (acid), referring to the sour sap
pabularia pab-yoo-LAY-ree-uh Of fields or pastures
pabularium pab-yoo-LAY-ree-um Of fields or pastures
pabularius pab-yoo-LAY-ree-us Of fields or pastures
Streptanthus strep-TAN-thus From the Greek streptos (twisted) and anthos (flower)

Journal Activity

16 new items.
38 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

2 new plants.
4 new descriptions were added.
18 new images were added.
14 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
S_Haffner Comment Abyssinian Gladiolus, Peacock Orchid
(Gladiolus callianthus)
peggibeau Comment Pregnant Onion
(Ornithogalum longibracteatum)
beckykay Comment Oriental Lily 'Star Gazer'
(Lilium )
mcscience Comment Yard Long Bean, Asparagus Bean
(Vigna sesquipedalis)
dave Image
Prickly Pear
(Opuntia spp)
boisecees Image
Tall Bearded Iris 'Coral Point'
(Iris )
carolann Image
Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Red Eyelashes'
(Iris )
Brugmania Image
Florida Butterfly Orchid
(Encyclia tampensis)
poorgeorge Image
Spotted Dead Nettle
(Lamium maculatum)
Evert Image
Herb Paris
(Paris quadrifolia)
MOLLYBEE Image
Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket
(Gaillardia grandiflora)
MOLLYBEE Image
Globe Candytuft, Common Candytuft
(Iberis umbellata)
davidthomas Image
Bloodroot, Red Puccoon
(Sanguinaria canadensis f. multiplex)
carolann Image
Daylily 'American Folklife'
(Hemerocallis )
carolann Image
Daylily 'Homeward Bound'
(Hemerocallis )
george4tax Image
Most Beautiful Jewel Flower, Uncommon Jewelflower
(Streptanthus albidus ssp. peramoenus)
carolann Image
Daylily 'Charlie Pierce Memorial'
(Hemerocallis )
MOLLYBEE Image
Blanket Flower, Indian Blanket
(Gaillardia grandiflora)
MOLLYBEE Image
Missouri Evening Primrose, Ozark Sundrop
(Oenothera missouriensis)
MOLLYBEE Image
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
(Hesperis matronalis)
mystic Image
Grape Hyacinth 'Fantasy Creation'
(Muscari armeniacum)
mystic Image
Reblooming Tall Bearded Iris 'Champagne Elegance'
(Iris )

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
Rugosarugrat Positive Indiana Berry & Plant Co.
factorydriver Positive Paradise Garden
hedandan Positive Heirloom Seeds
JASchwartz Positive Heirloom Roses
Shepherdmw Negative Sand Hill Preservation Center
donnad Positive Cross Country Nurseries
chryblsm Negative Cottage Farms
viridia Positive Holt Geraniums
IndaShade Positive Art Gallery Gardens
IndaShade Positive Thoroughbred Daylilies
rick13dee9 Positive Plantron Inc.
woodsy Negative House of Wesley
amr0719 Positive Hosta La Vista, Baby!
mollis Positive Uncommon Rose, The
mollis Positive S&W Greenhouse
mollis Positive Mellinger's
nonnysgirl Positive Paradise Garden
mollis Positive Wayside Gardens

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

And that's the way it was... May 16, 2003