The PlantFiles Newsletter

Covering the events of December 18, 2008, on which 69 members joined. 		PF Logo

Gardening Quote of the Day

"We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children."

(Ancient Indian Proverb)

Activity Report:

60 new plants were added to the database.
23 new descriptions were added.
59 new images were added.
717 new options were checked off.

Comments

Member Addition Description
Milanart Neutral CommentApple 'Dorsett Golden'
(Malus x domestica)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentSummer Squash Zucchini 'Bonus'
(Cucurbita pepo)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCantaloupe 'Acoronel'
(Cucumis melo)
MotherNature4 Positive CommentCalamondin Orange, Panama Orange, Calamansi
(X Citrofortunella mitis)
sanannie Positive CommentHosta 'Elvis Lives'
(Hosta )
begoniacrazii Positive CommentVariegated Flax Lily 'Yellow Stripe'
(Dianella tasmanica)
Lakeside3 Positive CommentChina Fir
(Cunninghamia lanceolata)
veronagardener Positive CommentDaylily 'Avis Jean'
(Hemerocallis )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPole Bean, Snap bean 'Mantra RZ'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBroccoli 'Emerald Crown'
(Brassica oleracea)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBroccoli 'Elsinore'
(Brassica oleracea)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBroccoli 'Bay Meadows'
(Brassica oleracea)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBrussels Sprout 'Capitola'
(Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera )
glowspicey Positive CommentTomato 'Cuban Yellow Grape'
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentBrussels Sprout 'Cumulus'
(Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera )
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Jetma'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage 'Toughma'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCabbage, Red 'Redma'
(Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentCauliflower 'Casper'
(Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)
Farmerdill Neutral CommentPak Choy , Bok Choi, Yu Tsai. 'Win Win'
(Brassica rapa var. chinensis)
Lakeside3 Neutral CommentHinoki False Cypress 'Templehof'
(Chamaecyparis obtusa)
Lakeside3 Positive CommentHinoki False Cypress 'Gracilis'
(Chamaecyparis obtusa)
Lakeside3 Neutral CommentJapanese Cedar 'Black Dragon'
(Cryptomeria japonica)

Images

Member Addition Description
sanannieImageHosta 'Allegan Emperor'
(Hosta )
sanannieImageHosta 'Allegan Fog'
(Hosta )
sanannieImageHosta 'Arc de Triomphe'
(Hosta )
sanannieImageHosta 'Aureo-maculata'
(Hosta ventricosa)
sanannieImageHosta 'Azure Snow'
(Hosta )
Lakeside3ImageWhite Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae, American Arborvitae 'Golden Globe'
(Thuja occidentalis)
Lakeside3ImageWhite Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae, American Arborvitae 'Golden Globe'
(Thuja occidentalis)
Lakeside3ImageArizona Cypress, Smooth Cypress, Smooth-barked Arizona Cypress 'Carolina Sapphire'
(Cupressus glabra)
sanannieImageHosta 'Beckoning'
(Hosta )
jambetmunchkinImageZinnia 'Big Red'
(Zinnia elegans)
jambetmunchkinImageZinnia 'Big Red'
(Zinnia elegans)
amorecuoreImageAmaryllis 'Rembrandt Van Rijn'
(Hippeastrum )
sanannieImageHosta 'Black Hills'
(Hosta )
widowspitImageItalian Stone Pine, Umbrella Pine, Parasol Pine, Pignolia Nut Pine
(Pinus pinea)
sanannieImageHosta 'Blonde Elf'
(Hosta )
sanannieImageHosta 'Blue Haired Lady'
(Hosta )
jambetmunchkinImageBlanket Flower, Indian Blanket 'Arizona Sun'
(Gaillardia )
dahlia_fanaticImageFormal Decorative Dahlia 'Duet'
(Dahlia )
claypaImageMountain Holly, Cat Berry
(Nemopanthus mucronatus)
claypaImagePagoda Dogwood, Green Osier
(Cornus alternifolia)
DaveHImagePassion Flower, Passionflower
(Passiflora x exoniensis)
DaveHImageVulcan Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet
(Brugmansia vulcanicola)
claypaImageSneezeweed, Helen's Flower, Dogtooth Daisy 'Autumn Lollipops'
(Helenium puberulum)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
kris_acharImagePalmyra Palm, Toddy Palm, Sugar Palm
(Borassus flabellifer)
echoesImageLongiflorum-Asiatic (L.A.) Hybrid Lily 'Evening Star'
(Lilium )
echoesImageLongiflorum-Asiatic (L.A.) Hybrid Lily 'Evening Star'
(Lilium )
langbrImageAmaryllis 'Lemon Star'
(Hippeastrum )
DaMaVista85ImageCoral Vine
(Antigonon leptopus)
amorecuoreImageTropical Hibiscus 'Pocahantas'
(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
wormfoodImageEncephalartos, Cyad
(Encephalartos macrostrobilus)
wormfoodImageEncephalartos, Cyad
(Encephalartos macrostrobilus)
wormfoodImageEncephalartos, Cyad
(Encephalartos macrostrobilus)
DonnaMackImageChinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Festiva Maxima'
(Paeonia lactiflora)
DonnaMackImageChinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt'
(Paeonia lactiflora)
DonnaMackImageChinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt'
(Paeonia lactiflora)
ursImageBlack False Hellebore
(Veratrum nigrum)
mgarrImageBosnian Pine
(Pinus heldreichii)
mgarrImageBosnian Pine
(Pinus heldreichii)
kennedyhImageMurchison Claw Flower
(Calothamnus homalophyllus)
kennedyhImageSilky-leaved Blood Flower
(Calothamnus sanguineus)
kennedyhImage
(Calothamnus torulosus)
kennedyhImageDwarf Wedge-pea
(Gompholobium ecostatum)
kennedyhImageDwarf Wedge-pea
(Gompholobium ecostatum)

Plants Added Yesterday:

Plant
Scots pine 'Saxatilis'
Pinus sylvestris
Dwarf Greek Stone Pine 'Nana'
Pinus peuce
Dwarf Norway spruce 'Pumila Glauca'
Pinus abies
Summer Squash Zucchini 'Bonus'
Cucurbita pepo
Cantaloupe 'Acoronel'
Cucumis melo
Cabbage 'Rivera'
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Mibuna, Mibu Greens 'Mibu'
Brassica rapa var. japonica
Cucumber 'Green Fingers'
Cucumis sativus
Cucumber, Bush Cucumber 'Saber'
Cucumis sativus
Winter Squash, Butternut Squash 'Honey Nut'
Cucurbita moschata
Pumpkin 'Cider Jack'
Cucurbita pepo
Pumpkin 'Success'
Cucurbita pepo
Delicata Squash, Winter Squash 'Sugar Dumpling'
Cucurbita pepo
Winter Squash, Acorn Squash 'Sweet Reba'
Cucurbita pepo
Summer Squash, Patty Pan Squash, Scallop Squash 'Yellow Scallopini'
Cucurbita pepo
Carrot 'Necoras'
Daucus carota
Edamame, Edible Soy Bean 'Fiskeby'
Glycine max
Sunflower 'Goldy'
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower 'Jerusalem Sunrise Lemon'
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower 'Zohar'
Helianthus annuus
Lettuce 'Blade'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Emerald Oak'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Bergam's Green'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Galactic'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Lettony'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Magenta'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Red Tide'
Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Sylvesta'
Lactuca sativa
Garden Cress 'Persian Broadleaf'
Lepidium sativum
Eggplant 'Black Opal'
Solanum melongena var. esculentum
Sweet Corn 'Sugar Pearl'
Zea mays
Impatiens 'Alba'
Impatiens arguta
Lenten Rose 'Double Integrity'
Helleborus orientalis
Pole Bean, Snap bean 'Mantra RZ'
Phaseolus vulgaris
Murchison Claw Flower
Calothamnus homalophyllus
Broccoli 'Emerald Crown'
Brassica oleracea
Silky-leaved Blood Flower
Calothamnus sanguineus
Broccoli 'Elsinore'
Brassica oleracea
Broccoli 'Bay Meadows'
Brassica oleracea
Justicia
Justicia petiolaris

Calothamnus torulosus
Brussels Sprout 'Capitola'
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Stonecrop,Sedum
Sedum fosterianum
Brussels Sprout 'Cumulus'
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Cabbage 'Jetma'
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Crownbeard
Verbesina turbascensis
Cabbage 'Toughma'
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Lenten Rose 'Double Melody'
Helleborus orientalis
Cabbage, Red 'Redma'
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cauliflower 'Casper'
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
False Red Yucca 'Martin Graham Hybrids'
Beschorneria
Tulbaghia
Tulbaghia acutiloba
Balsam, Busy Lizzy, Buzzy Lizzy, Impatiens
Impatiens irvingii
Speedwell, Veronica 'Alba'
Veronica longifolia
Wild White Petunia
Petunia axillaris
Pak Choy , Bok Choi, Yu Tsai. 'Win Win'
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Cliff Desertdandelion
Malacothrix saxatilis var. implicata
Dwarf American Arborvitae 'Globosa Rheindiana'
Thuja occidentalis
Norway Spruce 'Pumila Glauca'
Picea abies
Oregon Grape
Mahonia moranensis

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... December 18, 2008