Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of June 21

... in which ...

190 signed up. Our membership grew by 0.35% yesterday.
744 posts were made.
1 company was added to the Garden Watchdog.
14 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
7 plants were added to the Plants Database.
7 comments were added to the Plants Database.
48 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
50 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
20 entries were added to Botanary.

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Gardening Quote of the Day

"The family that rakes together, aches together"

( -- Unknown)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: Seedling bloomed
By TLynn


Plants Database Photo of the Day

Ghost Orchid, Frog Orchid
Polyrrhiza lindenii
By cousy2

Forum Activity

A grand total of 744 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Brugmansias and Friends102 posts.
Photos78 posts.
Parking Lot76 posts.
PDB Pictures65 posts.
General Discussion39 posts.
Tropicals36 posts.
Pets31 posts.
Health and Dieting28 posts.
Jokes and Chat25 posts.
Identification19 posts.
Prayer Requests19 posts.
Garden Talk18 posts.
Plant Trading17 posts.
Water Gardens16 posts.
Disabled Gardeners11 posts.
Roses11 posts.
Farm Life11 posts.
Roundup11 posts.
Geraniaceae10 posts.
Home and Crafts10 posts.
Computer Talk9 posts.
Day Lilies8 posts.
Co-Op8 posts.
Seed Trading7 posts.
Vegetable Gardening7 posts.
Master Gardeners6 posts.
Wild Life5 posts.
Trees & Shrubs5 posts.
Annuals5 posts.
Recipes5 posts.
Dirt Cheap5 posts.
Welcome Mat4 posts.
Canadian Trading3 posts.
Hostas3 posts.
Perennials3 posts.
Bulbs3 posts.
Market Growers3 posts.
Propagation3 posts.
Dave's Garden2 posts.
Handyman2 posts.
Container Gardening2 posts.
Media2 posts.
Grass and Bamboo2 posts.
Frequently Asked Questions1 post.
Gourds and Melons1 post.
European1 post.
Pollbooth1 post.
Vines and Climbers1 post.
Garden Foes1 post.
Heirlooms1 post.
Tomatoes1 post.
Saving Seeds1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
Ammochloaam-MOH-kloh-uhFrom the Greek ammos (sand) and chloa (grass)
alienaa-LY-en-uhFrom the Latin, meaning stranger, exile, unrelated
alienuma-LY-en-umFrom the Latin, meaning stranger, exile, unrelated
alienusa-LY-en-usFrom the Latin, meaning stranger, exile, unrelated
oreganumor-reh-GAH-nuhDerivation of oregonum, of or from Oregon (U.S.), or the old Oregon Territory (later divided into the states of Washington and Oregon)
oreganus or-reh-GAH-nusDerivation of oregonus, of or from Oregon (U.S.), or the old Oregon Territory (later divided into the states of Washington and Oregon)
oregonaor-reh-GAH-nuhOf or from Oregon (U.S.), or the old Oregon Territory (later divided into the states of Washington and Oregon); also spelled oregana
oregonumor-reh-GAH-numOf or from Oregon (U.S.), or the old Oregon Territory (later divided into the states of Washington and Oregon); also spelled oreganum
oregonusor-reh-GAH-nusOf or from Oregon (U.S.), or the old Oregon Territory (later divided into the states of Washington and Oregon); also spelled oreganus
Alloispermumal-loy-SPER-mumFrom the Greek alloi (different type, kin) and spermum (seed)
dalecarlicadal-le-KAR-lee-kuhOf or from Dalecarlia (or Dalarna), a province in Sweden
dalecarlicumdal-le-KAR-lee-kumOf or from Dalecarlia (or Dalarna), a province in Sweden
dalecarlicusdal-le-KAR-lee-kusOf or from Dalecarlia (or Dalarna), a province in Sweden
Machaerocereusmak-ee-roh-SEE-ree-usFrom the Greek machaira (dagger, sword) and cereus (cactus), referring to the spines

Journal Activity

19 new items.
34 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

7 new plants.
7 new descriptions were added.
50 new images were added.
48 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
EvelynDeRCommentVariegated Spider plant, Airplane Plant
(Chlorophytum comosum)
DrSalCommentPurslane
(Portulaca oleracea)
planter64CommentBistort, Easter Ledges, Dragonwort, Snake Weed
(Persicaria bistorta)
bobbixCommentWhite Fawn Lily, Oregon Fawn Lily, Dog's Tooth Violet
(Erythronium oregonum)
carolannCommentTall Bearded Iris 'Wide Horizons'
(Iris )
carolannCommentDaylily 'Matt'
(Hemerocallis )
Debbie21921CommentFlowering Almond
(Prunus triloba)
jkom51Image
Parrot's Beak, Coral Gem, Pelican's Beak
(Lotus berthelotii)
jkom51Image
Parrot's Beak, Coral Gem, Pelican's Beak
(Lotus berthelotii)
jo2incImage
Blue Potato Bush
(Lycianthes rantonnetii)
planter64Image
Franklinia Tree
(Franklinia alatamaha)
jo2incImage
Snail Vine
(Phaseolus caracalla)
jo2incImage
Black-Eyed Susan Vine
(Thunbergia alata)
flwrlady60Image
Tall Bearded Iris 'Black Taffeta'
(Iris )
greygirlImage
Eastern Purple Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea)
planter64Image
Tall Bearded Iris 'Black Taffeta'
(Iris )
planter64Image
Tall Bearded Iris 'Black Taffeta'
(Iris )
planter64Image
Paperbark maple
(Acer griseum)
planter64Image
Paperbark maple
(Acer griseum)
planter64Image
Oriental White Oak
(Quercus aliena)
planter64Image
Bistort, Easter Ledges, Dragonwort, Snake Weed
(Persicaria bistorta)
planter64Image
Mountain Cornflower, Mountain Bluet, Perennial Cornflower
(Centaurea montana)
planter64Image
Mountain Cornflower, Mountain Bluet, Perennial Cornflower
(Centaurea montana)
planter64Image
Hosta 'Golden Tiara'
(Hosta )
ThaumaturgistImage
Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower, Pentas
(Pentas lanceolata)
ThaumaturgistImage
Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower, Pentas
(Pentas lanceolata)
ThaumaturgistImage
Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower, Pentas
(Pentas lanceolata)
ThaumaturgistImage
Egyptian Star Cluster, Star Flower, Pentas
(Pentas lanceolata)
planter64Image
Chinese Lilac 'President Hayes'
(Syringa x chinensis)
planter64Image
Chinese Lilac 'Alba'
(Syringa x chinensis)
planter64Image
Clematis 'Gillian Blades'
(Clematis )
planter64Image
European Beech
(Fagus sylvatica)
carolannImage
Tall Bearded Iris 'Wide Horizons'
(Iris )
bobbixImage
Dragon Flower
(Dracunculus vulgaris)
bobbixImage
Dragon Flower
(Dracunculus vulgaris)
Bug_GirlImage
Mountain sandwort
(Arenaria montana)
bobbixImage
Southern Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily, Yellow Cow Lily
(Nuphar lutea)
langbrImage
Spiderwort
(Tradescantia virginiana)
langbrImage
Spiderwort
(Tradescantia virginiana)
bobbixImage
Southern Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily, Yellow Cow Lily
(Nuphar lutea)
bobbixImage
Southern Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily, Yellow Cow Lily
(Nuphar lutea)
vroompImage
Blue Passion Flower, Hardy Passion flower
(Passiflora caerulea)
bobbixImage
White Fawn Lily, Oregon Fawn Lily, Dog's Tooth Violet
(Erythronium oregonum)
bobbixImage
Rose 'Camelia Rose (1830)'
(Rosa China (OGR))
bobbixImage
Wild Iris, Blue Flag
(Iris setosa)
cousy2Image
Ghost Orchid, Frog Orchid
(Polyrrhiza lindenii)
carolannImage
Daylily 'Chicago Flapper'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Chinese Pavilion'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Breakaway'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Artistic Masterpiece'
(Hemerocallis )
CarenaImage
Purple-leaf Mimosa Tree 'Summer Chocolate'
(Albizia julibrissin)
CarenaImage
Purple-leaf Mimosa Tree 'Summer Chocolate'
(Albizia julibrissin)
UlrichImage
Cherimoya, Custard Apple
(Annona cherimola)
NancymoImage
Tall Bearded Iris 'Lace Artistry'
(Iris )
CGREEN6233Image
Cockscomb, Plume Plant, Flamingo Celosia
(Celosia argentea)
NancymoImage
Tall Bearded Iris 'Lion's Share'
(Iris )
NancymoImage
Tall Bearded Iris 'Living Legacy'
(Iris )

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
thekathyilPositiveDean Swift Seed Company Good Rating
thekathyilPositiveSelect Plus International Lilac Nursery Good Rating
LouisianaSweetPeaPositiveS&W Greenhouse Good Rating
mocloaPositivePuddle and Pond Good Rating
Vasha710NegativeBluestone Perennials Good Rating
Vasha710PositiveFlower Scent Gardens Good Rating
Vasha710PositivePinetree Garden Seeds Good Rating
IzziePositiveVariegated Foliage Nursery Good Rating
la_gunPositiveEarthBox Good Rating
IreneSPositiveGurney Seed & Nursery Caution
IreneSPositiveSolana Seeds Good Rating
nursechrisPositiveCottage Gardens Good Rating
markrjcNeutralTrillium Gardens Good Rating
LilliputPositiveBluestone Perennials Good Rating

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

 

And that's the way it was... June 21, 2003