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Dave's Garden Newsletter for March 8, 2010

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Covering the events of March 8, 2010

... in which ...
2,119 posts were made.
3 plants were added to PlantFiles.
11 comments were added to PlantFiles.
197 checkboxes were added to PlantFiles.
25 snapshots were added to PlantFiles.
1 entry was added to Botanary.
0 companies were added to the Garden Watchdog.
13 ratings were added to the Garden Watchdog.
0 books were added to the Garden Bookworm.
0 ratings were added to the Garden Bookworm.

"For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God..."

Gardening Quote of the Day

"A rose by any other name would still attract aphids"

( -- Unknown)

Forum Activity

A grand total of 2,119 posts were made yesterday.

ForumPosts
Northeast Gardening 218 posts
Games 155 posts
Pacific Northwest Gardening 113 posts
Poultry and Livestock 90 posts
Plant and Tree Identification 76 posts
Mid-Atlantic Gardening 69 posts
Bird Watching 68 posts
Vegetable Gardening 57 posts
Florida Gardening 54 posts
Mid-South Gardening 49 posts
Pets 49 posts
Group Trades, Swaps and Round Robins 43 posts
California Gardening 43 posts
Australian Gardening 41 posts
Sewing and Quilting 40 posts
Lilies 34 posts
Hostas 31 posts
Irises 31 posts
Southwest Gardening 30 posts
Annuals 30 posts
Begonias 28 posts
PlantFiles Pictures 28 posts
Cacti and Succulents 24 posts
Bulbs 23 posts
Beginner Vegetables 22 posts
Clematis 22 posts
Healthy Living 22 posts
Winter Sowing 21 posts
Trash to Treasure 21 posts
Photos 20 posts
Seed Trading 20 posts
Ohio River Valley Gardening 20 posts
Daylilies 18 posts
Weather 17 posts
Cut Flowers and Floral Design 15 posts
Books, Movies, and TV 15 posts
Caudiciforms 15 posts
Texas Gardening 14 posts
Cottage Gardening 14 posts
Beginner Houseplants 14 posts
Central Midwest Gardening 13 posts
Tropical Zone Gardening 12 posts
Container Gardening 12 posts
Beginner Gardening Questions 11 posts
Tropical Plants 11 posts
Morning Glories 11 posts
Homesteading 10 posts
Fuchsias 10 posts
Propagation 10 posts
African Violets and Gesneriads 10 posts
Hoyas 9 posts
Happy Birthday 9 posts
Strawbale Gardening 9 posts
Garden Talk 9 posts
Japanese Maples 9 posts
Seed Germination 9 posts
Canadian Gardening 8 posts
Roses 8 posts
Orchids 8 posts
Voting Booth 8 posts
Garden Design 8 posts
Brugmansias 8 posts
Sustainable Alternatives 7 posts
Garden Art 7 posts
Beginner Flowers 7 posts
Tomatoes 7 posts
Upper Midwest Gardening 6 posts
Recipes 6 posts
Michigan Gardening 6 posts
Rocks, Minerals and Gems 6 posts
Soil and Composting 6 posts
Aroids 6 posts
Water Gardens 6 posts
Peonies 5 posts
Hibiscus 5 posts
Rock and Alpine Gardening 5 posts
Grass and Bamboo 5 posts
Bloom of the Day Photos 5 posts
Fruits and Nuts 4 posts
Mosaics and Stained Glass 4 posts
BirdFiles Pictures 4 posts
Garden Products 4 posts
Insect and Spider Identification 4 posts
Equine Forum 4 posts
Shady Gardens 4 posts
Orchid Cactus 4 posts
Carolina Gardening 4 posts
Perennials 4 posts
Georgia Gardening 3 posts
Beginner Landscaping 3 posts
Cooking 3 posts
Pottery, Clay and Ceramics 3 posts
Bird Identification 3 posts
Farm Life 3 posts
Plant Trading 3 posts
Swaps, Trades and Giveaways 2 posts
Wildlife Gardening 2 posts
Heirloom Vegetables 2 posts
Clean and Clutter-free 2 posts
Classified Ads 2 posts
Outdoor Living: porches, decks, patios, pools, etc 2 posts
Carnivorous Plants 2 posts
Cars and Trucks 2 posts
Rocky Mountain Gardening 2 posts
Accessible Gardening 2 posts
Palms and Cycads 1 post
Agastaches and Salvias 1 post
Plumerias 1 post
Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening 1 post
Herbs 1 post
Peppers 1 post
Amaryllis and Hippeastrums 1 post
Greenhouse 1 post
Vines and Climbers 1 post
Construction Zone: building, remodeling, additions 1 post
Cameras and Photography 1 post
Jokes & Humor 1 post
Fragrant Gardening 1 post
Garden Pests and Diseases 1 post
Vacations and Travel 1 post
Beekeeping 1 post
Hydrangeas 1 post

New Botanary Words

NamePronunciationMeaning
freycinetianum frey-ce-NEE-te-num this genus reffers to Henri Louis Claude de Saulces de Freycinet, a 19th century French explorer

PlantFiles Activity:

3 new plants.
11 new descriptions were added.
25 new images were added.
197 new content were checked off.

PlantFiles Additions:

MemberAdditionDescription
nrymig Comment Zamia
Zamia polymorpha
BPluckylady Comment Lawn Orchid, Soldier Orchid, Soldier's Orchid, Centipede Grass Orchid
Zeuxine strateumatica
waplummer Comment Northern Maidenhair Fern, Five-finger fern, Five-fingered Maidenhair, American Maidenhair
Adiantum pedatum
nanajoana Comment Chameleon Plant 'Chameleon'
Houttuynia cordata
Farmerdill Comment Bell Pepper 'Cajun Bell'
Capsicum annuum
BayAreaTropics Comment Northern Maidenhair Fern, Five-finger fern, Five-fingered Maidenhair, American Maidenhair
Adiantum pedatum
turektaylor Comment Hebe 'Red Edge'
Hebe albicans
drdeadlift Comment Agave
Agave celsii
Caedi25 Comment Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak 'Winter Glow'
Bergenia cordifolia
ExoticRainforest Comment Plumeria 'Hilo Beauty'
Plumeria rubra
meintsm Comment Portuguese Squill, Caribbean Lily, Cuban Lily, Giant Squill, Hyacinth of Peru
Oncostema peruviana
garryendson10 Image
Image of Cycas Cycas debaoensis
Cycas debaoensis
(Cycas Cycas debaoensis)
CactusJordi Image
Image of Stapeliopsis urniflora
Stapeliopsis
(Stapeliopsis urniflora)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Adenia perrieri
Adenia
(Adenia perrieri)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Astroloba deltoidea
Astroloba
(Astroloba deltoidea)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Carruanthus peersii
Carruanthus
(Carruanthus peersii)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Crassula tecta
Crassula
(Crassula tecta)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Cyphostemma simulans
Cyphostemma
(Cyphostemma simulans)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Haworthia marginata
Haworthia
(Haworthia marginata)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Jensenobotrya lossowiana
Jensenobotrya
(Jensenobotrya lossowiana)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Monilaria pisiformis
Monilaria
(Monilaria pisiformis)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Othonna pachypoda
Othonna
(Othonna pachypoda)
WUVIE Image
Image of Phaseolus vulgaris
Dry Bean 'Vermont Appaloosa'
(Phaseolus vulgaris)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Pelargonium spinosum
Geranium, Pelargonium
(Pelargonium spinosum)
michaelmalice Image
Image of Duvaliandra dioscoridis
Duvaliandra
(Duvaliandra dioscoridis)
PedricksCorner Image
Image of Fuchsia
Fuchsia 'Ted Sweetman'
(Fuchsia )
turektaylor Image
Image of Lysimachia congestiflora
Dense-flowered Loosestrife 'Persian Chocolate'
(Lysimachia congestiflora)
turektaylor Image
Image of Hebe albicans
Hebe 'Red Edge'
(Hebe albicans)
turektaylor Image
Image of Hebe albicans
Hebe 'Red Edge'
(Hebe albicans)
kennedyh Image
Image of Cassinia arcuata
Drooping Cassinia, Chinese Scrub
(Cassinia arcuata)
kennedyh Image
Image of Cassinia arcuata
Drooping Cassinia, Chinese Scrub
(Cassinia arcuata)
kennedyh Image
Image of Cassinia arcuata
Drooping Cassinia, Chinese Scrub
(Cassinia arcuata)
kennedyh Image
Image of Wahlenbergia ceracea
Waxy Bluebell
(Wahlenbergia ceracea)
kennedyh Image
Image of Wahlenbergia ceracea
Waxy Bluebell
(Wahlenbergia ceracea)
plantaholic186 Image
Image of Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Thunder'
(Rhododendron )
plantaholic186 Image
Image of Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Thunder'
(Rhododendron )

Garden Watchdog Activity:

No new companies were added to the database.
13 new ratings/comments were added to the database.

MemberAdditionDescription
AS Neutral Stark Brothers Nurseries & Orchards Company
ssmith39 Negative Outdoor Distributors
quaintcharm Negative Thompson and Morgan (US)
mnorberry Positive The Lily Garden
thegladiator Neutral Park Seed Company (aka Park's Gardens)
Maridian88 Positive Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.
kimskreations Positive SRQHoyas
OkieMel Positive Onalee's Home-Grown Seeds & Plants
4cornersgarden Negative Thompson and Morgan (US)
4cornersgarden Negative Plants of the Southwest
4cornersgarden Positive Western Native Seed
chris_himself Positive Sarracenia Northwest
kimberlihiggins Positive Antique Rose Emporium

Garden Bookworm Activity:

No new books were added to the database.
No new ratings/comments were added to the database.

Final Notes

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Have a good day, and happy gardening!

Dave

 

And that's the way it was... March 8, 2010


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