Your All Things Plants weekly news

for December 26, 2015

The most popular images last week from our plant database:

Photo of Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Chrysocarpa')
By clintbrown:

Photo of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Mixed Signals')
By KentPfeiffer:

Photo of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Black Lipstick')
By KentPfeiffer:

Photo of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Idle Rich')
By KentPfeiffer:

Photo of Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Jardins Du Botrain')
By daroy:

Photo of Daylily (Hemerocallis 'L'Ajonc')
By danielmatton:

Photo of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Ransom Note')
By KentPfeiffer:

Photo of Hellebore (Helleborus niger Gold Collection® Jacob Royal)
By bonitin:

Photo of Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red')
By clintbrown:

The most popular Multi-Plant Photos from last week:

Photo by cliftoncat:
Photo by greene:
Photo by Paul2032:
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Photo by molanic:
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Noteworthy acorn tips given this week:

4 people gave for post #1014042 in "Beefriends(tm) and other Garden Guests - threeeeeeeee!!" by William

4 people gave for post #1013381 in "2015 Asiatic Tango brushmark OT lily seedling photo dump" by hankz

3 people gave for a photo of Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata 'Chrysocarpa') by clintbrown

3 people gave for post #1012431 in "Banner for December 21, 2015 by clintbrown" by clintbrown

3 people gave for post #1013765 in "Mutiny at DG" by Calif_Sue

3 people gave for post #1015053 in "Banner for December 25, 2015 by dirtdorphins" by dirtdorphins

3 people gave for post #1011695 in "Beefriends(tm) and other Garden Guests - threeeeeeeee!!" by molanic

3 people gave for post #1013526 in "Mutiny at DG" by Moonhowl

2 people gave for a photo of Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Silk and Honey') by Paul2032

2 people gave for a photo of Daylily (Hemerocallis 'L'Ajonc') by danielmatton

The most active threads this week:

Subject OP Area Replies
Weather In Your Garden ~ Winter 2015CharDaylilies forum91
Questions re: this swappoisondartfrogNot from the Seed Rack Seed Swap45
Merry Christmas everyone!GigiPlumeriaSandbox forum36
What's going on in our Winter/Spring Vegetable Gardens?NewyorkritaVegetables and Fruit forum33
Microwaving potting mix to sterilize itbeckygardenerDaylilies forum32
What's your weather like on Christmas Eve?XeramtheumSandbox forum32
My new batch of seedlingsAdeniumgirlAdeniums forum27
Applique DayliliesMarylDaylilies forum25
Congratulations to the winners!zuzuThe Contest is Over! Associating Forum Images with Plants was a Huge Success!22

Some new reviews from the ATP Green Pages:

Ecscuba recommended Tropical Plants & More and wrote:

Was I ever surprised at the size and beauty of these HUGE bromeliads that arrived today from Ken (Tropical Plants & More). They're in a temporary container just until I can get them properly situated. I was very comfortable ordering from him, especially since he is a master gardener. And I was acquainted from his posts (and help) on this site. He included an insert telling how to care for the plants - very helpful. You won't be disappointed if you order from him. Prices are very reasonable and quality is exceptional !

Henhouse recommended Superstition Iris Gardens and wrote:

One of the best growers/hybridizes out there. In addition to their many award-winning irises, they carry a great selection from other hybridizers, and quite a few historics as well. Tops in customer service too.

Henhouse recommended Napa Country Iris Garden and wrote:

My order and the service were everything you'd expect from a first rate grower. Gorgeous rhizomes, delivery as promised, and changes to my order were cheerfully accepted. The Painters are hybridizing some really nice Irises.

jvdubb recommended Seedaholic and wrote:

Ordered seeds this weekend. Had some technical difficulties but they were quickly solved as they were on my end with my antivirus software. Sue's customer service is of the highest level!! I cannot express how blown away I am by her customer service. I will post more when I receive my seeds.

We keep growing, because ATP is where all the excitement is these days! Check out these numbers from last week: