Dave's Garden Newsletter for August 10: covering the events of yesterday.

http://davesgarden.com

Table of contents:
1.  Gardening Quote of the Day
2.  Summary
3.  Detailed News
4.  Final Notes

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Section 1: Gardening Quote of the Day:

"Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul." - The Koran

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Section 2: News Summary:

2a. Traffic Activity:
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28178 pageviews yesterday.
24 member signups.

2b. Forum activity:
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http://davesgarden.com/forums/

The Photos forum had 134 posts.
The General Discussion forum had 116 posts.
The Identification forum had 58 posts.
The Seed Trading forum had 51 posts.
The Brugs and Friends forum had 35 posts.
The Garden Talk forum had 26 posts.
The Dave's Garden forum had 16 posts.
The Vines and Climbers forum had 15 posts.
The Stay at Home Moms forum had 13 posts.
The Plant Trading forum had 13 posts.
The Recipes forum had 12 posts.
The Bulbs forum had 11 posts.
The Perennials forum had 10 posts.
The Brug and Datura Contest forum had 10 posts.
The Tropicals forum had 9 posts.
The Shady Gardens forum had 9 posts.
The House Plants forum had 9 posts.
The Computer Talk forum had 9 posts.
The Tomatoes forum had 8 posts.
The Trees & Shrubs forum had 7 posts.
The Propagation forum had 7 posts.
The Mail Call! forum had 7 posts.
The Pests and Diseases forum had 6 posts.
The Wild Life forum had 5 posts.
The Seed Saving forum had 5 posts.
The Farm Life forum had 5 posts.
The Book Worms forum had 5 posts.
The Succulents forum had 4 posts.
The International Trading forum had 4 posts.
The Hydrangeas forum had 4 posts.
The Dirt Cheap forum had 3 posts.
The Herbs forum had 2 posts.
The Day Lilies forum had 2 posts.
The Co-Op forum had 2 posts.
The Roses forum had 1 post.
The Master Gardeners forum had 1 post.
The Hands on Home forum had 1 post.
The Greenhouse forum had 1 post.
The Annuals forum had 1 post.

2c. Journal Activity:
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http://davesgarden.com/gj/

0 new items.
10 new entries.
4 new images.

2d. Plants Database activity:
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http://davesgarden.com/plants/

50 additions to the master plants database
40 descriptions were added.

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Section 3: Detailed News:

3a. Plants Database Changes or Additions:
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http://davesgarden.com/plants/

jeannesuesmith added the following plant:
Common name: Pearl Essence
Genus: Hybrid Tea
Species: 
Category: Roses
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/786.html

jeannesuesmith added the following plant:
Common name: Kaleidoscope
Genus: Rosa
Species: Shrub
Category: Roses
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/787.html

MzMunchken added the following plant:
Common name: Rose of Sharon, Althea
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: syriacus
Category: Shrubs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/788.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Spider Lily
Genus: Hymenocallis
Species: speciosus
Category: Bulbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/789.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Japense Hibiscus, Japanese Lanterns, Fringed Hibiscus
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: schizopetalus
Category: Tropicals
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/790.html

eltel added the following plant:
Common name: Indian Mallow
Genus: Abutilon
Species: x suntense
Category: Shrubs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/791.html

eltel added the following plant:
Common name: Velvet leaf, Butter print, China jute
Genus: Abutilon
Species: theophrasti
Category: Shrubs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/792.html

go_vols added the following plant:
Common name: Toadshade, Wake Robin, Sweet Betsy
Genus: Trillium
Species: cuneatum
Category: Wildflowers
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/793.html

go_vols added the following plant:
Common name: Money Plant, Honesty
Genus: Lunaria
Species: annua (or biennis)
Category: Biennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/794.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Maidenhair Fern
Genus: Adiantum
Species: capillus-veneris
Category: Ferns
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/795.html

killerdaisy added the following plant:
Common name: Kolomikta Vine, Kiwi Vine
Genus: Actinidia
Species: Kolomikta
Category: Vines and Climbers
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/796.html

MzMunchken added the following plant:
Common name: Violet Stem Taro,
Genus: Colocasia
Species: esculenta 'Fontanesii'
Category: Tropicals
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/797.html

Badseed added the following plant:
Common name: Northern Sea Oats-grass
Genus: Chasmanthium latifolium
Species: syn. Uniola latifolia
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/798.html

MzMunchken added the following plant:
Common name: Horsemint, Spotted Beebalm
Genus: Monarda
Species: punctata
Category: Herbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/799.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Lemon Lime Warneckii
Genus: Dracaena
Species: deremensis 'lemon and lime'
Category: Tropicals
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/800.html

Badseed added the following plant:
Common name: Mexican Hats/ Grey Headed Coneflower
Genus: Ratibida
Species: columnifera
Category: Wildflowers
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/801.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Stanhopea tigrina
Genus: Stanhopea
Species: tigrina
Category: Orchids
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/802.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Pineapple
Genus: Ananas
Species: comosus
Category: Tropicals
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/803.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Edelweiss
Genus: Leontopodium
Species: alpinum
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/804.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Leontopodium japonicum
Genus: Leontopodium
Species: japonicum
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/805.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Witch Hazel
Genus: Hamamelis
Species: virginiana
Category: Shrubs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/806.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Amaryllis
Genus: Hippeastrum
Species: rutilum (or striatum )
Category: Bulbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/807.html

evert added the following plant:
Common name: Beach Morning Glory, bayhop, railroad vine
Genus: Ipomoea
Species: pes-caprae
Category: Vines and Climbers
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/808.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Spurge
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: characias ssp wulfenii
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/809.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Wild Rocket Salad, Arugula, Roquette
Genus: Eruca
Species: vesicaria ssp. sativa
Category: Herbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/810.html

mystic added the following plant:
Common name: Balsam pear,Bitter melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa
Genus: Momordica
Species: charantia
Category: Vines and Climbers
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/811.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: mustard greens
Genus: brassica
Species: juncea
Category: Fruits and Vegetables
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/812.html

eyesoftexas added the following plant:
Common name: Himalayan Cinquefoil
Genus: 
Species: perennial
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/813.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Sweet Bay
Genus: Laurus
Species: Nobilus
Category: Herbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/814.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Sweet Cicely
Genus: Myrrhis
Species: odorata
Category: Herbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/815.html

Lilith added the following plant:
Common name: Salad Burnet
Genus: Poterium
Species: sanguisorba
Category: Herbs
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/816.html

eyesoftexas added the following plant:
Common name: Nerine, Guernsey Lily, Spider Lily
Genus: Nerine
Species: bowdenii
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/817.html

eyesoftexas added the following plant:
Common name: Red Hot Poker ,  Torch Lily
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: uvaria
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/818.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Scottish Thistle
Genus: Onopordum
Species: acanthium
Category: Biennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/819.html

MzMunchken added the following plant:
Common name: Pygmy Date Palm
Genus: Phoenix
Species: roebelenii
Category: Tropicals
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/820.html

eyesoftexas added the following plant:
Common name: Mountain Fleece
Genus: amplexicaule
Species: atrosanguinea
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/821.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Toadflax (Perennial)
Genus: Linaria
Species: purpurea
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/822.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Elecampagne
Genus: Inula
Species: Helenium
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/823.html

eyesoftexas added the following plant:
Common name: 
Genus: 
Species: 
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/824.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Cushion Spurge
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: polychroma
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/825.html

eyesoftexas added the following plant:
Common name: Italian Bugloss, Italian Alkanet, Summer Forget-Me-Not
Genus: Anchusa
Species: azurea
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/826.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Sea Holly
Genus: Eryngium
Species: planum
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/827.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Corydalis
Genus: Corydalis
Species: lutea
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/828.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Russian Virgin's Bower
Genus: Clematis
Species: tangutica
Category: Vines and Climbers
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/829.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Japanese Thistle
Genus: Cirsium
Species: japonicum
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/830.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Yellow Hardhead/ Giant Knapweed
Genus: Centaurea
Species: macrocephala
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/831.html

jeannesuesmith added the following plant:
Common name: Baby Blanket
Genus: Groundcover
Species: 
Category: Roses
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/832.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Spotted Bellflower
Genus: Campanula
Species: punctata
Category: Perennials
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/833.html

jeannesuesmith added the following plant:
Common name: Billy Graham
Genus: Hybrid Tea
Species: 
Category: Roses
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/834.html

poppysue added the following plant:
Common name: Prickly Poppy
Genus: Argemone
Species: pliecantha
Category: Annuals
URL: http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/835.html

talinum added: "General Description" to the 
Dwarf Cleome, Clammy Weed (Polanisia dodecandra   (formerly Cleome marshalli)):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/785.html

talinum added: "How to germinate from seed" to the 
Dwarf Cleome, Clammy Weed (Polanisia dodecandra   (formerly Cleome marshalli)):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/785.html

jeannesuesmith added: "General Description" to the 
Pearl Essence (Hybrid Tea ):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/786.html

talinum added: "Cultivar/Variety Name and Description" to the 
Dwarf Cleome, Clammy Weed (Polanisia dodecandra   (formerly Cleome marshalli)):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/785.html

jeannesuesmith added: "General Description" to the 
Kaleidoscope (Rosa Shrub):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/787.html

talinum added: "How to harvest seeds" to the 
Dwarf Cleome, Clammy Weed (Polanisia dodecandra   (formerly Cleome marshalli)):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/785.html

talinum added: "General Description" to the 
Brazillian Buttons (Centratherum intermedium):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/713.html

eltel added: "General Description" to the 
Flowering Maple, Abutilon (Abutilon vitifolium):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/725.html

eltel added: "General Description" to the 
Indian Mallow (Abutilon x suntense):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/791.html

eltel added: "General Description" to the 
Velvet leaf, Butter print, China jute (Abutilon theophrasti):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/792.html

go_vols added: "General Description" to the 
Toadshade, Wake Robin, Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/793.html

go_vols added: "General Description" to the 
Money Plant, Honesty (Lunaria annua (or biennis)):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/794.html

go_vols added: "How to germinate from seed" to the 
Money Plant, Honesty (Lunaria annua (or biennis)):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/794.html

killerdaisy added: "General Description" to the 
Kolomikta Vine, Kiwi Vine (Actinidia Kolomikta):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/796.html

killerdaisy added: "Alternative Propogation Methods" to the 
Kolomikta Vine, Kiwi Vine (Actinidia Kolomikta):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/796.html

killerdaisy added: "Cultivar/Variety Name and Description" to the 
Kolomikta Vine, Kiwi Vine (Actinidia Kolomikta):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/796.html

MzMunchken added: "General Description" to the 
Violet Stem Taro, (Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/797.html

Badseed added: "General Description" to the 
Northern Sea Oats-grass (Chasmanthium latifolium syn. Uniola latifolia):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/798.html

MzMunchken added: "General Description" to the 
Horsemint, Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/799.html

MzMunchken added: "Alternative Propogation Methods" to the 
Horsemint, Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/799.html

BotanyBob added: "General Description" to the 
Weeping Fig, Chinese Banyan (Ficus benjamina):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/719.html

BotanyBob added: "General Description" to the 
Polka-Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/752.html

Lilith added: "General Description" to the 
Spurge (Euphorbia characias ssp wulfenii):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/809.html

Lilith added: "General Description" to the 
Wild Rocket Salad, Arugula, Roquette (Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/810.html

Lilith added: "How to germinate from seed" to the 
Wild Rocket Salad, Arugula, Roquette (Eruca vesicaria ssp. sativa):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/810.html

mystic added: "General Description" to the 
Balsam pear,Bitter melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa (Momordica charantia):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/811.html

mystic added: "How to germinate from seed" to the 
Balsam pear,Bitter melon, Cundeamor, La-kwa (Momordica charantia):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/811.html

Lilith added: "General Description" to the 
mustard greens (brassica juncea):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/812.html

eyesoftexas added: "General Description" to the 
Himalayan Cinquefoil ( perennial):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/813.html

Lilith added: "General Description" to the 
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/815.html

Lilith added: "How to germinate from seed" to the 
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/815.html

eyesoftexas added: "General Description" to the 
Nerine, Guernsey Lily, Spider Lily (Nerine bowdenii):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/817.html

eyesoftexas added: "General Description" to the 
Red Hot Poker ,  Torch Lily (Kniphofia uvaria):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/818.html

MzMunchken added: "General Description" to the 
Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix roebelenii):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/820.html

eyesoftexas added: "General Description" to the 
Mountain Fleece (amplexicaule atrosanguinea):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/821.html

eyesoftexas added: "General Description" to the 
Italian Bugloss, Italian Alkanet, Summer Forget-Me-Not (Anchusa azurea):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/826.html

jeannesuesmith added: "General Description" to the 
Baby Blanket (Groundcover ):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/832.html

jeannesuesmith added: "General Description" to the 
Billy Graham (Hybrid Tea ):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/834.html

mystic added: "General Description" to the 
Candle Bush (Cassia alata):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/371.html

mystic added: "How to germinate from seed" to the 
Candle Bush (Cassia alata):
http://davesgarden.com/plants/go/371.html




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Section 4: Final Notes:

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Dave
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Dave Whitinger
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And that's the way it was...  August 9, 2001