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Gardening Quote of the Day

"If you would have a mind at peace, a heart that cannot harden, go find a door that opens wide upon a lovely garden."

(Unknown)

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Activity Report:

91 new plants were added to the database.
83 new descriptions were added.
85 new images were added.
834 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Clovis'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Hispalis'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Locris'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Kandi7 Positive CommentHybrid Tea Rose 'Bella'roma'
(Rosa )
distantkin Neutral CommentBlanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Torchlight'
(Gaillardia x grandiflora)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Memphis'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCarrot 'Tino'
(Daucus carota)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCarrot 'Nanco'
(Daucus carota)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Bea'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCarrot 'Tempo'
(Daucus carota)
sanannie Positive CommentHimalayan Knotweed, Himalayan Fleece Flower 'Darjeeling Red'
(Persicaria affinis)
saya Positive CommentHybrid Hummingbird Mint 'Linda'
(Agastache )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentChinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Greenish'
(Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentChinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Green Master'
(Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Ursula Positive CommentLibertia
(Libertia formosa)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentChinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Affection'
(Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentChinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'All-In'
(Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentChinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Ally'
(Brassica rapa var. pekinensis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentHot Pepper 'Flame'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentHot Pepper 'A-May'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentHot Pepper 'Zoey'
(Capsicum annuum)
xaia Positive CommentQueen of the Night, Dutchman's Pipe Cactus, Night blooming Cereus
(Epiphyllum oxypetalum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Green Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
68trojans Positive CommentSummer Snowflake, Snowbell, Dewdrop
(Leucojum aestivum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Royal Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSweet Pepper 'Mellow Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Purple Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Sweetie Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Bright Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Golden Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBell Pepper 'Red Star'
(Capsicum annuum)
RonniePitman Positive CommentGraptoveria 'Fred Ives'
(X Graptoveria )
QCHammy Positive CommentCrested Medusae Head
(Euphorbia flanaganii f. cristate)
NoLawns Negative CommentPurple Ninebark 'Diabolo'
(Physocarpus opulifolius)
QCHammy Positive CommentChinese Radish 'Rose Heart'
(Raphanus sativus)
vixinsu Positive CommentDawn Redwood
(Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
mustangman826 Positive CommentHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
Marilynbeth Neutral CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Hollywood Nights'
(Iris )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentRadish, Oriental, Daikon 'Forward'
(Raphanus sativus)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentRadish, Oriental, Daikon 'Mary 2'
(Raphanus sativus)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash Zucchini 'Cute Fancy'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash Zucchini 'Sweet Fancy'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Rojita'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Chica'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Malus2006 Positive CommentCoral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Green Spice'
(Heuchera americana)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Solar'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Malus2006 Positive CommentFoamflower, Foam Flower
(Tiarella wherryi)
Malus2006 Positive CommentAllegheny Foamflower, False Mitrewort, Running Foam Flower
(Tiarella cordifolia)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Golden Sweet'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
parkersford Negative CommentSilk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris
(Albizia julibrissin)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Aria'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Farmers 933'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Malus2006 Negative CommentCoral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root
(Heuchera sanguinea)
saya Positive CommentCranesbill, Hardy Geranium 'Jolly Bee'
(Geranium )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Liking'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Sensation'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Malus2006 Neutral CommentHairy Alumroot, Maple Leaf Alumroot 'Caramel'
(Heuchera villosa)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentTomato 'Royalty'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Malus2006 Neutral CommentCoral Bells, Alumroot, Coralbells, Alum Root 'Bressingham Hybrids'
(Heuchera )
Malus2006 Positive CommentRed-margined Dracaena, Dragon Tree 'Tricolor'
(Dracaena marginata)
distantkin Neutral CommentIndian Teasel
(Dipsacus sativus)
NatureWalker Neutral CommentSnow on the Mountain
(Euphorbia marginata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentAsparagus 'Andreas'
(Asparagus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentAsparagus 'Jaleo'
(Asparagus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentAsparagus 'Mondeo'
(Asparagus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentAsparagus 'NJ 953'
(Asparagus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentAsparagus 'NJ 977'
(Asparagus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentAsparagus 'Primaverde'
(Asparagus )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentEggplant, Aubergine 'Lucina'
(Solanum melongena var. esculentum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCarrot 'Concerto'
(Daucus carota)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Crenoline'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Ecrine'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Goldwin'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Platine'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Yellowstar'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBelgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Zilia'
(Cichorium intybus var foliosum)
turgidcelery Positive CommentPeace Lily
(Spathiphyllum wallisii)
1913cat Neutral CommentTall Bearded Iris 'Rainbow Room'
(Iris )
trioadastra Positive CommentHosta 'Revolution'
(Hosta )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Bodilis'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Chrzanowski Positive CommentEnglish Rose, Austin Rose 'Fair Bianca'
(Rosa )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Boris'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Cendris'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Images

Member Addition Description
htopImageHardy Begonia
(Begonia grandis)
XenomorfImageBush Pencil Cholla, Branched Pencil, Bush Cholla, Pencil Cholla, Chollita, Chumbera, Tasajo
(Cylindropuntia arbuscula)
DebinSCImageRuellia, Wild Petunia
(Ruellia elegans)
sanannieImageTriumph Tulip 'Rosalie'
(Tulipa )
GardenGuyKinImageCamas Lily
(Camassia quamash)
DaylilySLPImageMiltonidium Bartley Schwarz
(Miltonidium Bartley Schwarz)
DaylilySLPImageVandopsis, Orchid
(Vandopsis gigantea)
DaylilySLPImageLaeliocattleya Ann Akagi
(Laeliocattleya )
valleyrimgirlImageDaylily 'Potentate'
(Hemerocallis )
frostweedImageWinter Honeysuckle
(Lonicera fragrantissima)
frostweedImageWinter Honeysuckle
(Lonicera fragrantissima)
frostweedImageWinter Honeysuckle
(Lonicera fragrantissima)
pajaritomtImageTall Bearded Iris 'Mango Madness'
(Iris )
pajaritomtImageBorder Bearded Iris 'Minneola'
(Iris )
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
mustangman826ImageHawaiian Ti, Ti Tree, Good Luck Tree 'Tricolor'
(Convallaria fruticosa)
GardenGuyKinImageSweet Violet, English Violet, Garden Violet
(Viola odorata)
GardenGuyKinImageWhite Fawn Lily, Oregon Fawn Lily, Dog's Tooth Violet
(Erythronium oregonum)
GardenGuyKinImageWhite Fawn Lily, Oregon Fawn Lily, Dog's Tooth Violet
(Erythronium oregonum)
Aloe_megaImageAloe
(Aloe melanacantha var. erinacea)
pajaritomtImageTall Bearded Iris 'Messy Jessi'
(Iris )
abfabjigletImageRosary Vine, String of Hearts
(Ceropegia woodii)
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Helvetia
(Paphiopedilum )
giancarloImagePhilodendron
(Philodendron ungulatum)
DaylilySLPImage 'Perfection'
(Paphiopedilum Harbor)
DaylilySLPImage 'Fireball'
(Stenosarcos vanguard)
DaylilySLPImageDendrobium Oriental Smile 'Fantasy'
(Dendrobium )
DaylilySLPImageOdontocidium Catatante 'Solar Flare'
(Odontocidium )
DaylilySLPImageEpidendrum Ballerina
(Epidendrum )
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Aladin 'Meteor'
(Paphiopedilum )
QCHammyImageEnglemann's Prickly Pear Cactus, Texas Prickly Pear Cactus, Cactus Apple
(Opuntia engelmannii)
QCHammyImageEnglemann's Prickly Pear Cactus, Texas Prickly Pear Cactus, Cactus Apple
(Opuntia engelmannii)
QCHammyImageEnglemann's Prickly Pear Cactus, Texas Prickly Pear Cactus, Cactus Apple
(Opuntia engelmannii)
fleuroneImageAmazon Lily
(Eucharis grandiflora)
fleuroneImageAmazon Lily
(Eucharis grandiflora)
fleuroneImageAmazon Lily
(Eucharis grandiflora)
sanannieImageLewisia, Cliff Maids, Siskiyou Lewisia, Siskiyou Bitterroot 'Rainbow'
(Lewisia cotyledon)
palmbobImageAloe
(Aloe betsileensis)
palmbobImageDwarf Variegated Century Plant 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa aka 'Cornelius''
(Agave americana)
palmbobImageAloe
(Aloe ambigens)
sanannieImageLeopard Plant 'The Rocket'
(Ligularia stenocephala)
sanannieImageMagnolia 'Elizabeth'
(Magnolia )
sanannieImageMagnolia 'Elizabeth'
(Magnolia )
palmbobImageWolkberg Aloe
(Aloe vryheidensis)
sanannieImageEulalia, Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass 'Variegatus'
(Miscanthus sinensis)
sanannieImageEulalia, Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass 'Gracillimus'
(Miscanthus sinensis)
sanannieImageGoldlace Primrose 'Green Lace'
(Primula x polyanthus)
sanannieImageLungwort 'Silver Shimmers'
(Pulmonaria )
sanannieImagePincushion Flower 'Butterfly Blue'
(Scabiosa columbaria)
GardenGuyKinImageGold-Striped Hakone Grass, Golden Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola'
(Hakonechloa macra)
GardenGuyKinImageGold-Striped Hakone Grass, Golden Japanese Forest Grass 'Aureola'
(Hakonechloa macra)
DaylilySLPImageDendrobium Golden Aya
(Dendrobium )
DaylilySLPImageMasdevallia Circe
(Masdevallia )
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Darling
(Paphiopedilum )
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Dick Wagner
(Paphiopedilum )
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Olivia
(Paphiopedilum )
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Olivia
(Paphiopedilum )
DaylilySLPImagePaphiopedilum Saint Swithin
(Paphiopedilum )
DaylilySLPImageMiltonia Lennart Karl Gottling
(Miltonia )
valleyrimgirlImageStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Royal Overtime'
(Iris )
XenomorfImageBush Pencil Cholla, Branched Pencil, Bush Cholla, Pencil Cholla, Chollita, Chumbera, Tasajo
(Cylindropuntia arbuscula)
valleyrimgirlImageStandard Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Toy Boat'
(Iris )
XenomorfImageDense senna, Grey Desert Senna
(Senna artemisioides subsp. sturtii)
XenomorfImageDense senna, Grey Desert Senna
(Senna artemisioides subsp. sturtii)
XenomorfImageDense senna, Grey Desert Senna
(Senna artemisioides subsp. sturtii)
XenomorfImageTasajillo
(Cylindropuntia leptocaulis)
fleuroneImageNun's Orchid, Nun's Cap Orchid, Chinese Ground Orchid, Red Crane Orchid, Swamp lily, Veiled Nun Orch
(Phaius tankervilliae)
sanannieImageWaterlily Tulip 'Fashion'
(Tulipa kaufmanniana)
sanannieImageWaterlily Tulip 'Fashion'
(Tulipa kaufmanniana)
sanannieImageTriumph Tulip 'Shirley'
(Tulipa )
sanannieImageTurkish Speedwell
(Veronica liwanensis)
kennedyhImageSlender Dodder-laurel, Tangled Dodder-laurel
(Cassytha glabella)
kennedyhImageSlender Dodder-laurel, Tangled Dodder-laurel
(Cassytha glabella)
sanannieImageKale 'Redbor'
(Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
kennedyhImageSlender Platysace
(Platysace heterophylla)
kennedyhImageSlender Platysace
(Platysace heterophylla)
sanannieImageZinnia 'Magellan Coral'
(Zinnia elegans)
sanannieImageEvergreen Candytuft
(Iberis sempervirens)
kennedyhImageSlender Platysace
(Platysace heterophylla)
sanannieImageHimalayan Knotweed, Himalayan Fleece Flower 'Darjeeling Red'
(Persicaria affinis)

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Summer Squash Zucchini 'Cute Fancy'
Cucurbita pepo
Indian Teasel
Dipsacus sativus
Cauliflower 'Bodilis'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Eggplant, Aubergine 'Lucina'
Solanum melongena var. esculentum
Castor OilBean
Zanzibarensis
Blue Honeysuckle, Edible Honeysuckle, Bearberry Honeysuckle, Honeyberry 'Berry Blue'
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica
Masdevallia Circe
Masdevallia
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Crenoline'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Chinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Greenish'
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Vandopsis, Orchid
Vandopsis gigantea
Chinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Green Master'
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Intermediate Bearded Iris 'Minion'
Iris
Chinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Affection'
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Chinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'All-In'
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Dendrobium Oriental Smile 'Fantasy'
Dendrobium
Chinese Cabage, Pei Tsai 'Ally'
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Hot Pepper 'Flame'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Jolly Yellow'
Capsicum annuum
Hot Pepper 'A-May'
Capsicum annuum
Odontocidium Catatante 'Solar Flare'
Odontocidium
Hot Pepper 'Zoey'
Capsicum annuum
Epidendrum Ballerina
Epidendrum
Paphiopedilum Aladin 'Meteor'
Paphiopedilum
Bell Pepper 'Green Star'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Royal Star'
Capsicum annuum
Sweet Pepper 'Mellow Star'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Purple Star'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Sweetie Star'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Bright Star'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Golden Star'
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper 'Red Star'
Capsicum annuum
Tall Bearded Iris 'Rainbow Room'
Iris
Tall Bearded Iris 'Mocambo'
Iris
Sweet Pepper 'Park's Orangesicle'
Capsicum annuum
Tomato 'Red Currant'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Gooseberry 'Red George'
Ribes uva-crispa
Blue Honeysuckle, Edible Honeysuckle, Bearberry Honeysuckle, Honeyberry 'Blue Velvet'
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica
Blue Honeysuckle, Edible Honeysuckle, Bearberry Honeysuckle, Honeyberry 'Blue Forest'
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica
Bower Actinidia, Hardy Kiwi, Tara Vine, Yang Tao 'Michigan State'
Actinidia arguta
Blue Honeysuckle, Edible Honeysuckle, Bearberry Honeysuckle, Honeyberry 'Zarnista'
Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica
Pole Bean, Yard-long Bean 'Red Noodle'
Phaseolus vulgaris
Pole Bean 'Ura'
Phaseolus vulgaris
Tomato 'Sensation'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Sunflower 'Sunny Smile'
Helianthus annuus
Petunia 'Baby Duck'
Petunia hybrida
Petunia 'Tie Dye'
Petunia
Petunia 'Pink Sunshine'
Petunia hybrida
Viola 'Psychedelic Spring'
Viola
Tall Bearded Iris 'Arctic Burst'
Iris
Dendrobium Golden Aya
Dendrobium
Tomato 'Royalty'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Paphiopedilum Darling
Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum Dick Wagner
Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum Olivia
Paphiopedilum
Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin
Paphiopedilum
Miltonia Lennart Karl Gottling
Miltonia
Radish, Oriental, Daikon 'Forward'
Raphanus sativus
Radish, Oriental, Daikon 'Mary 2'
Raphanus sativus
Summer Squash Zucchini 'Sweet Fancy'
Cucurbita pepo
Tomato 'Rojita'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato 'Chica'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato 'Solar'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato 'Aria'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato 'Farmers 933'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Tomato 'Liking'
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Gymnocalycium 'Nishiki'
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Asparagus 'Andreas'
Asparagus
Asparagus 'Jaleo'
Asparagus
Asparagus 'Mondeo'
Asparagus
Asparagus 'NJ 953'
Asparagus
Asparagus 'NJ 977'
Asparagus
Asparagus 'Primaverde'
Asparagus
Carrot 'Nanco'
Daucus carota
Carrot 'Concerto'
Daucus carota
Carrot 'Tempo'
Daucus carota
Carrot 'Tino'
Daucus carota
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Bea'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Ecrine'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Goldwin'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Platine'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Yellowstar'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Belgium Endive, Witloof Chicory 'Zilia'
Cichorium intybus var foliosum
Angel Trumpet 'Andrew's Gold'
Brugmansia
Hybrid Hummingbird Mint 'Linda'
Agastache
Cauliflower 'Boris'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower 'Cendris'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower 'Clovis'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower 'Hispalis'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower 'Locris'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower 'Memphis'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower 'Mont Blanc'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

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And that's the way it was... February 23, 2008