Dave's Garden Newsletter

Covering the events of July 18

... in which ...

161 signed up. Our membership grew by 0.27% yesterday.
862 posts were made.
2 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
11 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
18 plants were added to the Plants Database.
24 comments were added to the Plants Database.
183 checkboxes were added to the Plants Database.
40 snapshots were added to the Plants Database.
11 entries were added to Botanary.

happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.


Gardening Quote of the Day

"Let everyone mind his own business, and the cows will be well tended. (from Old Farmer's Almanac Proverbs, 1898) "

( -- Unknown)

Forum Photo of the Day

Subject: Isabella Blooming
By Padre


Plants Database Photo of the Day

Peruvian Daffodil
Hymenocallis festalis
By haighr

Forum Activity

A grand total of 862 posts were made yesterday.

Forum Posts
Brugmansias and Friends126 posts.
Photos103 posts.
PDB Pictures56 posts.
Pets52 posts.
Computer Talk44 posts.
Prayer Requests38 posts.
Geraniaceae25 posts.
General Discussion25 posts.
Health and Dieting25 posts.
Tropicals24 posts.
Parking Lot23 posts.
Vines and Climbers21 posts.
Landscaping20 posts.
Vegetable Gardening19 posts.
Day Lilies16 posts.
Garden Talk15 posts.
Camera Talk13 posts.
Grass and Bamboo13 posts.
Plant Trading12 posts.
Identification12 posts.
Container Gardening11 posts.
Water Gardens11 posts.
Fruit Trees10 posts.
Farm Life10 posts.
Jokes and Chat10 posts.
Hostas10 posts.
Recipes9 posts.
Canadian Trading9 posts.
Roundup8 posts.
Perennials8 posts.
Roses8 posts.
Home and Crafts8 posts.
Co-Op8 posts.
Dave's Garden7 posts.
Propagation6 posts.
Welcome Mat4 posts.
Seed Trading4 posts.
Master Gardeners4 posts.
Trees & Shrubs4 posts.
Wild Life4 posts.
Gourds and Melons3 posts.
Dirt Cheap3 posts.
Annuals3 posts.
Frequently Asked Questions3 posts.
Soil3 posts.
Garden Foes2 posts.
European2 posts.
Pollbooth2 posts.
Market Growers2 posts.
House Plants1 post.
Saving Seeds1 post.
Bulbs1 post.
Mail Call!1 post.

New Botanary Words

Name Pronunciation Meaning
festivus fes-TEE-vusFestive, gay; bright
calathinakal-ath-EYE-nuhFrom the Greek kalathos (basket); basket-like
calathinumkal-ath-EYE-numFrom the Greek kalathos (basket); basket-like
calathinuskal-ath-EYE-nusFrom the Greek kalathos (basket); basket-like
barometzBAR-oh-metzFrom a Tartar word meaning lamb, referring to the woolly rootstock of this fern considered to be half plant/half animal
fascicularefas-sik-yoo-LAY-reeClustered or grouped together in bundles
fascicularisfas-sik-yoo-LAY-rissClustered or grouped together in bundles
graecizansGRAY-kih-zansGreek; grecian
matsudanamat-soo-DAY-nuhNamed for Japanese botanist Sadahisa Matsudo, who cataloged many plants of China
caldasiikal-DAZ-ee-eyeNamed for Francisco José de Caldas, 19th century Columbian naturalist and explorer
festivafes-TEE-vuhFestive, gay; bright

Journal Activity

6 new items.
10 new entries.

Plants Database Activity:

18 new plants.
24 new descriptions were added.
40 new images were added.
183 new content were checked off.

Member Addition Description
bayouposteCommentAngelonia, Summer Snapdragon 'AngelMist White'
(Angelonia angustifolia)
desertpeteCommentPurslane
(Portulaca oleracea)
BougiKatCommentShort Leaf Wild Petunia, Tropical Wild Petunia, Tropical Monkey Plant
(Ruellia brevifolia)
gregspamCommentMexican Petunia, Desert Petunia, Florida Bluebells
(Ruellia brittoniana)
PattieKCommentLamium
(Lamium garganicum)
lmsmith4CommentEdelweiss
(Leontopodium alpinum)
lmsmith4CommentThreadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed 'Moonbeam'
(Coreopsis verticillata)
lmsmith4CommentGayfeather, Blazing Star, Button Snakeroot
(Liatris spicata)
Gabriels_GardenCommentWater Hyacinth
(Eichhornia crassipes)
bfguyCommentJerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
(Helianthus tuberosus)
TerryCommentCorkscrew Willow, Curly Willow, Pekin Willow, Hankow Willow, Twisted-Twig Willow 'Scarlet Curls'
(Salix matsudana)
daveCommentWatermelon 'Cooter Black'
(Citrullus vulgaris)
ibcaCommentTropical Snow Bush, Hawaiian Leaf Flower, Snow-on-the-Mountain, Fire-on-the-Mountain
(Breynia nivosa)
kennedyhCommentSmall-leaved Clematis
(Clematis microphylla)
kennedyhCommentWestern Clematis
(Clematis pubescens)
MaudieCommentBoston Ivy
(Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
kennedyhCommentFieldia
(Fieldia australis)
kennedyhCommentHemp Bush
(Gynatrix pulchella)
creekpersonCommentCitrosa Geranium, Mosquito Plant, Deodorizer Plant, Citronella Plant
(Pelargonium citrosum)
MonocromaticoCommentMing Aralia
(Polyscias fruticosa)
kennedyhCommentAustral Stork's Bill, Ivy Geranium
(Pelargonium australe)
LenjoCommentMontbretia, Crocosmia
(Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora)
LenjoCommentYellow Loosestrife
(Lysimachia punctata)
thelaughingkoiCommentPrairie Dock
(Silphium terebinthinaceum)
stevenovaImage
Ladybird Orchid
(Zygopetalum hybrid)
BougiKatImage
Passion Flower 'Elizabeth'
(Passiflora x hybrid)
SunshineSueImage
Blue Lungwort, Blue Cowslip
(Pulmonaria angustifolia)
ThaumaturgistImage
Guava 'Pink'
(Psidium guajava)
AlyssumImage
Daylily 'Chicago Scintillation'
(Hemerocallis )
AlyssumImage
Lobelia, Trailing 'Sapphire'
(Lobelia erinus)
AlyssumImage
Morning Glory 'Early Call'
(Ipomoea nil)
SILadyImage
Mexican Petunia, Hardy Petunia 'Mexican Carpet'
(Ruellia brittoniana)
SILadyImage
Mexican Petunia, Hardy Petunia 'Mexican Carpet'
(Ruellia brittoniana)
SILadyImage
Montbretia, Crocosmia
(Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora)
SILadyImage
Montbretia, Crocosmia
(Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora)
SILadyImage
Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage 'Black and Blue'
(Salvia guaranitica)
AlyssumImage
Daylily 'Countess Carrots'
(Hemerocallis )
AlyssumImage
Daylily 'Vintage Wine'
(Hemerocallis )
moonlightingImage
Bat-Face Cuphea, St. Peter's Plant, Tiny Mice, Bunny Ears
(Cuphea llavea)
TwinLakesChefImage
Daylily 'Dacquiri'
(Hemerocallis )
stevenovaImage
Hardy Fuchsia
(Fuchsia magellanica)
stevenovaImage
Hardy Fuchsia
(Fuchsia magellanica)
stevenovaImage
Hardy Fuchsia
(Fuchsia magellanica)
nosushi00Image
Common Dog Violet, Wood Violet
(Viola riviniana)
nosushi00Image
Common Dog Violet, Wood Violet
(Viola riviniana)
yvanaImage
Dusty Miller, Silver Ragwort
(Senecio cineraria)
nkerrImage
Flowering Quince
(Chaenomeles speciosa)
nkerrImage
Flowering Quince
(Chaenomeles speciosa)
nkerrImage
Flowering Quince
(Chaenomeles speciosa)
carolannImage
Daylily 'Camden Gold Dollar'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Pasha's Passport'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Bubbly'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Mokan Butterfly'
(Hemerocallis )
carolannImage
Daylily 'Clinch Mountain Aurora'
(Hemerocallis )
daveImage
Watermelon 'Cooter Black'
(Citrullus vulgaris)
daveImage
Watermelon 'Cooter Black'
(Citrullus vulgaris)
kennedyhImage
Small-leaved Clematis
(Clematis microphylla)
kennedyhImage
Western Clematis
(Clematis pubescens)
kennedyhImage
Fieldia
(Fieldia australis)
kennedyhImage
Hemp Bush
(Gynatrix pulchella)
kennedyhImage
Austral Stork's Bill, Ivy Geranium
(Pelargonium australe)
mysticImage
Daylily 'Joan Senior'
(Hemerocallis )
AmblerImage
Daylily 'Siloam Red Toy'
(Hemerocallis )
thelaughingkoiImage
Prairie Dock
(Silphium terebinthinaceum)

Garden Watchdog Activity:

2 new companies were added to the database.
11 new ratings/comments were added to the database.

Member Addition Description
Bunny2PositiveAnioleka Seed Company (Seed Fest) Good Rating
Shelly221PositiveAmerican Nursery Products Good Rating
nevadagdnNegativeGarden and Landscape Design Book Club Caution
klz001PositiveMiller, J.E. Nurseries Good Rating
goatPositiveHouse of Wesley Caution
klz001NeutralPlantron Inc. Caution
KL_travelPositiveBrugmansias etc Good Rating
KL_travelNegativeHarborcrest Gardens/African Violets by Mail Caution
vanskiPositiveHouse of Wesley Caution
chamucaNegativeWhatcom Seed Co. Good Rating
mytoesPositiveMountain Crest Garden Gifts Good Rating

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave Whitinger, StandardOut.com

 

And that's the way it was... July 18, 2003