Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of June 9

... in which ...

251 signed up. Our membership grew by 0.48% yesterday.
961 posts were made.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
22 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
5 plants were added to the Plants Database.
21 comments were added to the Plants Database.
156 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
36 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
10 entries were added to Botanary.

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


Gardening Quote of the Day

"I am not a greedy person except about flowers and plants, and then I become fanatically greedy."

( -- May Sarton, American author (born 5/3/1912))

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: Unknown plant
By OlgaN


Plants Database Photo of the Day

Loquat, Japanese Plum
Eriobotrya japonica
By Floridian

Forum Activity

A grand total of 961 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Photos162 posts.
Brugmansias and Friends102 posts.
PDB Pictures72 posts.
Identification67 posts.
Co-Op54 posts.
Parking Lot50 posts.
General Discussion46 posts.
Tropicals37 posts.
Prayer Requests37 posts.
Plant Trading25 posts.
Roses20 posts.
Water Gardens18 posts.
Welcome Mat18 posts.
Pollbooth18 posts.
Pets17 posts.
Garden Talk14 posts.
Cactus and Succulents13 posts.
Health and Dieting12 posts.
Dave's Garden11 posts.
Seed Trading11 posts.
Geraniaceae11 posts.
Vines and Climbers9 posts.
Garden Foes9 posts.
Propagation9 posts.
Computer Talk8 posts.
Gourds and Melons8 posts.
Landscaping8 posts.
Farm Life8 posts.
Home and Crafts7 posts.
Mail Call!7 posts.
Butterflies and Hummers6 posts.
Wild Life6 posts.
Hostas6 posts.
Jokes and Chat6 posts.
European5 posts.
Bonsai5 posts.
Legumes5 posts.
Roundup5 posts.
Test4 posts.
Vegetable Gardening4 posts.
Disabled Gardeners3 posts.
Perennials3 posts.
Handyman3 posts.
Canadian Trading2 posts.
Paper People2 posts.
Stay at Home Moms2 posts.
Herbs1 post.
Annuals1 post.
Bulbs1 post.
Greenhouse1 post.
Recipes1 post.
Day Lilies1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Actinoserisak-tin-oh-SER-issFrom the Greek aktinos (ray) and seris (genus name for a lettuce-like plant)
Pellaeape-LEE-uhFrom the Greek pellos (dark-coloured, dusky), referring to the dark stem
ibotaeye-BOH-tuhThe Japanese name of this species of Ligustrum
Labichealah-BESH-uhNamed for Labiche, a 19th century French naval officer
kalmiifloruskal-mee-eye-FLOR-usWith flowers like Kalmia (genus named for Pehr Kalm, 18th century Swedish naturalist traveling in Canada)
kalmiiflorumkal-mee-eye-FLOR-umWith flowers like Kalmia (genus named for Pehr Kalm, 18th century Swedish naturalist traveling in Canada)
cachemiricakash-MY-rik-uhOf Kashmir, a mountain region north of Pakistan
jackiiJAK-ee-eyeNamed for John George Jack, 20th century Canadian dendrologist at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston, Massachusettes
x jackmaniijak-MAN-ee-eyeNamed for George Jackman and his son George Jackman, Jr., 19th century nurserymen at Woking, Surrey, England
kalmiiflorakal-mee-eye-FLOR-uhWith flowers like Kalmia (genus named for Pehr Kalm, 18th century Swedish naturalist traveling in Canada)

Journal Activity

71 new items.
15 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

5 new plants.
21 new descriptions were added.
36 new images were added.
156 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
jonivyCommentSwedish Ivy, Swedish Begonia, Creeping Charlie
(Plectranthus verticillatus)
mikamouseCommentClematis 'Multi Blue'
(Clematis )
mikamouseCommentClematis 'Duchess of Edinburgh'
(Clematis )
EthylmargCommentHeavenly Bamboo 'Nana'
(Nandina domestica)
PetsitterbarbCommentClematis 'Belle of Woking'
(Clematis )
PetsitterbarbCommentSweet Autumn Clematis
(Clematis terniflora)
bruceyboyCommentWatermelon Begonia, Watermelon Peperomia
(Peperomia argyreia)
KK_MEMCommentRed Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar
(Juniperus virginiana)
zepedroCommentCork Oak
(Quercus suber)
MichaelECommentEnglish Lavender
(Lavandula angustifolia)
MichaelECommentRose 'Camelia Rose (1830)'
(Rosa China (OGR))
islandjimCommentFancy-Leafed Caladium
(Caladium bicolor)
wroemsCommentJade Plant
(Crassula ovata)
islandjimCommentApple Cactus, Peruvian Apple
(Cereus peruvianus)
FlyplantsmanCommentParrot Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia psittacina)
arsenicCommentJack in the Pulpit
(Arisaema clavatum)
elijahCommentBlue Evergreen Hydrangea
(Dichroa febrifuga)
LworthingtonCommentHosta 'Vera Verde'
(Hosta )
tgyCommentFlowering Almond
(Prunus triloba)
LavandaCommentYesterday, Today and Tomorrow
(Brunfelsia pauciflora)
sonygurlCommentCyclamen, Hardy Cyclamen
(Cyclamen mirabile)
OlgaNImage
Honeysuckle
(Lonicera caprifolium)
jonivyImage
Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage
(Plectranthus amboinicus)
jonivyImage
Swedish Ivy, Swedish Begonia, Creeping Charlie
(Plectranthus verticillatus)
islandjimImage
Fancy-Leafed Caladium
(Caladium bicolor)
jphoppeImage
Banana Shrub
(Michelia figo)
rlilyImage
Daylily 'Jeremy'
(Hemerocallis )
zepedroImage
Cork Oak
(Quercus suber)
asturnutImage
Spiderwort
(Tradescantia virginiana)
srgc_fayeImage
Shampoo Ginger
(Zingiber zerumbet)
OlgaNImage
Madagascar Jasmine
(Stephanotis floribunda)
islandjimImage
Apple Cactus, Peruvian Apple
(Cereus peruvianus)
seb_number1Image
Calypso Orchid
(Calypso bulbosa)
ElizaImage
African Violet
(Saintpaulia ionantha)
sodakineImage
Regal Pelargonium (UK), Martha Washington Pelargonium (US)
(Pelargonium x domesticum)
kennedyhImage
Hard Water Fern, Swamp Kiokio
(Blechnum minus)
kennedyhImage
Hard Water Fern
(Blechnum wattsii)
kennedyhImage
Man fern, soft tree fern, wooly tree fern
(Dicksonia antarctica)
kennedyhImage
Fee Sickle Fern
(Pellaea falcata)
UlrichImage
Peanut Cactus
(Echinopsis chamaecereus)
UlrichImage
Peanut Cactus
(Echinopsis chamaecereus)
BuriedTreasuresImage
Crepe Ginger
(Costus speciosus)
BuriedTreasuresImage
Fancy-Leafed Caladium
(Caladium bicolor)
BuriedTreasuresImage
Fancy-Leafed Caladium
(Caladium bicolor)
BuriedTreasuresImage
Fancy-Leafed Caladium
(Caladium bicolor)
jonivyImage
Swedish Ivy, Swedish Begonia, Creeping Charlie
(Plectranthus verticillatus)
FlyplantsmanImage
Parrot Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia psittacina)
FlyplantsmanImage
Trumpets, Watches, Biscuit-Flower, Yellow Pitcher Plant
(Sarracenia flava)
UlrichImage
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
(Brunfelsia pauciflora)
hczone6Image
Honeysuckle 'Gold Flame'
(Lonicera heckrottii)
hczone6Image
Rhododendron 'Mist Maiden'
(Rhododendron yakushimanum)
stellapathicImage
Torch Aloe, Tree Aloe
(Aloe arborescens)
stellapathicImage
Torch Aloe, Tree Aloe
(Aloe arborescens)
stellapathicImage
Torch Aloe, Tree Aloe
(Aloe arborescens)
jonivyImage
Spanish Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage
(Plectranthus amboinicus)
kenoImage
Weeping Lilac Standard 'Hers'
(Syringa juliana)
kenoImage
Weeping Lilac Standard 'Hers'
(Syringa juliana)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
CBHPositiveHomestead Farm Nurseries Good Rating
CBHNegativeGilbert H. Wild & Son Good Rating
GINNYBFIDNegativeSpring River Nurseries Inc Caution
jimdejagerNegativeRichard Owen Nurseries, Inc. Caution
chongqwuNegativeSpring River Nurseries Inc Caution
kxvdNegativeVermont Bean Seed Company Caution
daniellessardNegativeHortico Nurseries Inc. Caution
skmePositiveAloha Tropicals Good Rating
UnhappycamperNegativeRogers & Webster Miracle-Bush™ Tomatoes (also dba PublishersChoice.com) Caution
nevadagdnNeutralGilbert H. Wild & Son Good Rating
wildgeeseNegativeKrackin Premium Plants Caution
wildgeesePositiveGraceful Gardens Good Rating
DisappointedNegativeStandup Gardens Caution
littlerhodyPositiveWalter K. Morss & Son Good Rating
JoyLynnPositiveMountain Maples Good Rating
fabnebulaPositiveMountain Maples Good Rating
Judymary57NegativeRogers & Webster Miracle-Bush™ Tomatoes (also dba PublishersChoice.com) Caution
afton_knightPositiveAnythingGreen.com Good Rating
YahootsPositiveMooarhill Farm & Greenhouse Good Rating
RamnycNegativeDirect Gardening Caution
RamnycPositiveSelect Seeds Antique Flowers Good Rating
RamnycPositiveAlmost Eden 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... June 9, 2003