Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of January 25.

92 members joined.


Gardening Quote of the Day

"Hoeing: A manual method of severing roots from stems of newly planted flowers and vegetables."

( -- Henry Beard, American author)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: it got me
By irish


Plants Database Photo of the Day

Spurge
Euphorbia characias wulfenii
By Cactus_Joe

Forum Activity

A grand total of 771 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
General Discussion112 posts.
Prayer Requests79 posts.
Brugmansias and Friends74 posts.
Garden Talk43 posts.
Co-Op41 posts.
PDB Pictures34 posts.
Photos34 posts.
Pets32 posts.
Parking Lot28 posts.
Tropicals27 posts.
Identification24 posts.
Wild Life21 posts.
Computer Talk20 posts.
Jokes and Chat18 posts.
Seed Trading17 posts.
Welcome Mat16 posts.
Roses13 posts.
Container Gardening12 posts.
Tomatoes11 posts.
Home and Crafts9 posts.
Farm Life9 posts.
Paper People9 posts.
Canadian Trading8 posts.
Health and Dieting8 posts.
European7 posts.
Annuals7 posts.
Plant Trading6 posts.
Water Gardens6 posts.
Hostas5 posts.
Bulbs4 posts.
Cactus and Succulents4 posts.
Perennials3 posts.
Pollbooth3 posts.
Market Growers3 posts.
Home Decorating2 posts.
Trees & Shrubs2 posts.
Recipes2 posts.
Vines and Climbers2 posts.
Camera Talk2 posts.
Propagation2 posts.
Stay at Home Moms2 posts.
Roundup2 posts.
Dirt Cheap1 post.
House Plants1 post.
Dave's Garden1 post.
Heirlooms1 post.
Herbs1 post.
Orchids1 post.
Shady Gardens1 post.
Vegetable Gardening1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
ShotiaSHOT-ee-uhNamed for Richard van der Schot, 18th century gardener and explorer in South Africa with Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin
calcitrappakal-kee-TRAH-puhFrom the Medieval Latin calcatrippa (thistle), a compound of calyx (heel) or calcare (to tread), and trapa, a Germanic word meaning trap
acanthoidesa-KAN-thoy-deezResembling Acanthus (meaning spike or spine)
biebersteiniiby-ber-STY-nee-eyeNamed for Baron Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein, 19th century German explorer in southern Russia
tenuiflorusten-yoo-ee-FLOR-uhSlender flowered
tenuiflorumten-yoo-ee-FLOR-umSlender flowered
tenuifloraten-yoo-ee-FLOR-uhSlender flowered
x grandiflorumgran-dih-FLOR-umHybrid having large flowers
x morifoliummor-ee-FOH-lee-umHybrid having leaves like Morus (Mulberry)
camporumKAM-por-umObscure meaning; possibly a derivation of camphorum, alluding to the aromatic properties of the species
megacephalummeg-uh-SEFF-uh-lumFrom the Greek mega (large) and kephale (head)
huegeliihew-GEL-ee-eyeNamed after Baron Karl von Huegel, 19th century Austrian naturalist
megacephalusmeg-uh-SEFF-uh-lusFrom the Greek mega (large) and kephale (head)
lewtoniilew-TON-ee-eyeNamed for F.L. Lewton, who collected plants in the late 19th century
angustataan-gus-TAY-tuhNarrowed
angustatuman-gus-TAY-tumNarrowed
angustatusan-gus-TAY-tusNarrowed
pugnaxPUG-naksFrom the Latin pugnare, meaning stubborn, contentious

Journal Activity

68 new items.
31 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

10 new plants.
35 new descriptions were added.
15 new images were added.
828 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
jkom51CommentHeavenly Bamboo, Nandina
(Nandina domestica)
thoth777CommentHindu Datura 'Cornucopea'
(Datura metal)
lupineloverCommentGiant Dodder
(Cuscuta reflexa)
jodyCommentHosta 'Davidson Green'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Dazzling'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Dear Heart'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Debutante'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Decorata'
(Hosta )
LesadawnCommentHosta 'Blue Dimples'
(Hosta )
AbutilonCommentCanna Lily 'Tropical Sunrise'
(Canna x generalis)
AbutilonCommentCanna Lily 'Pride of India (Taj Mahal)'
(Canna x generalis)
1601CommentBlue Hibiscus, Lilac Hibiscus, Purple Hibiscus
(Alyogyne huegelii)
JeromeCommentTree Fuchsia, African Walnut, Weeping Boerboon
(Schotia brachypetala)
jodyCommentHosta 'David A. Haskell'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Dawn'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Dawn's Early Light'
(Hosta )
jodyCommentHosta 'Day Dream'
(Hosta )
Shirley1mdCommentClematis Niobe 'Niobe'
(Clematis )
Shirley1mdCommentCanna Lily 'Pride of India (Taj Mahal)'
(Canna x generalis)
lupineloverCommentDracula Corydalis 'GP Baker'
(Corydalis solida)
vroompCommentBlue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Black and Blue'
(Salvia guaranitica)
lupineloverCommentGiant Ragweed, Great Ragweed
(Ambrosia trifida)
lupineloverCommentCommon Ragweed, Annual Ragweed, Annual Bur-Sage
(Ambrosia artemisiifolia)
lupineloverCommentScarlet Pimpernel, Pimpernel, Adders Eyes
(Anagallis arvensis)
lupineloverCommentGreat Burdock, Edible Burdock, Cockle-Button, Beggar's Buttons
(Arctium lappa)
poppysueCommentRuby Leaf, Parrot Leaf, Joseph's Coat
(Alternanthera dentata)
lupineloverCommentEnglish Daisy, Lawn Daisy, Bruisewort
(Bellis perennis)
lupineloverCommentTickseed Sunflower, Bur Marigold, Swamp Beggarticks, Bearded Beggarticks
(Bidens aristosa)
poppysueCommentBeefsteak Plant, Bloodleaf
(Iresine herbstii)
lupineloverCommentShepherd's-purse
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
poppysueCommentBeefsteak Plant, Chicken Gizzard 'Aureoreticulata'
(Iresine herbstii)
lupineloverCommentBull Thistle
(Cirsium vulgare)
lupineloverCommentCanada Thistle, Creeping Thistle
(Cirsium arvense)
lupineloverCommentField Bindweed
(Convolvulus arvensis)
lupineloverCommentDwarf Morning Glory
(Convolvulus tricolor)
golddogImage
Goat's Beard
(Aruncus dioicus)
FloridianImage
Black Mangrove
(Avicennia germinans)
SeedsowerImage
Daylily 'Malaysian Monarch'
(Hemerocallis )
AbutilonImage
Banana Canna 'Musafolia'
(Canna edulis)
AbutilonImage
Canna Lily 'Tropical Sunrise'
(Canna x generalis)
crotonmaniaImage
Croton
(Codiaeum variegatum)
AbutilonImage
Canna Lily 'Pride of India (Taj Mahal)'
(Canna x generalis)
yvanaImage
Daylily 'Stella de Oro'
(Hemerocallis hybrid)
yvanaImage
Alpine Columbine
(Aquilegia alpina)
ulfhockeImage
Dracula Corydalis 'GP Baker'
(Corydalis solida)
ulfhockeImage
Tibetan Blue Poppy
(Meconopsis betonicifolia)
yvanaImage
Spearmint
(Mentha spicata)
george4taxImage
Christmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Zygocactus
(Schlumbergera x buckleyi)
george4taxImage
Christmas Cactus, Holiday Cactus, Zygocactus
(Schlumbergera x buckleyi)
yvanaImage
Common Mint
(Mentha arvensis)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

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

Member Addition Description
sig_garrettNegativeTea Herb Farm Caution
RodncarlaPositiveSnowpeak Iris and Daylilies Good Rating
elfeikNeutralStokes Seed (U.S. & Canada) Good Rating
elfeikNeutralThompson and Morgan (US) Good Rating
Sue_WAPositiveGardener's Supply Company Good Rating
clairewPositiveEastern Plant Specialties Neutral rating
bendrlPositiveRaintree Nursery Good Rating

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger

 

And that's the way it was... January 25, 2003