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Oct 5, 2016 10:45 AM CST
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Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
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With the sadness of 'our' Sharon's recent passing, I'm wondering about including an in memoriam forum, which could simply have a thread for each NGA member's passing with the date and cause of death (if appropriate) as a place to 'gather' for sharing memories, date/time of services, photographs, a link to the member's profile, etc. The Sandbox seems too frivolous, and no other forum really fits either. I would suggest (if possible) only allowing an admin to start a thread and to limit each passing member to one thread. Many of us have established full and lasting cyber-relationships with folks from all around the world, some we've actually met, others not. I realize this falls somewhat beyond 'gardening' but it would seem to be a respectful tribute to long time garden members. ?
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Oct 5, 2016 10:59 AM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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I was wondering what to do with Sharon's thread once it slowed down enough to seem to be ready to be "archived". A like the idea of having a special forum for archiving these kinds of things.
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Oct 5, 2016 11:02 AM CST
Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)
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I agree Great suggestion!
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Oct 5, 2016 11:13 AM CST
Name: Betty
MN zone 4b
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I agree Wonderful idea!
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Oct 5, 2016 11:51 AM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

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A "Memory Garden" Forum ... Love that idea! Lovey dubby
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Oct 5, 2016 2:42 PM CST
Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
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@plantladylin has it. I agree
It could be the "Memory Garden Forum" with one thread devoted to each of our friends who may be gone but will never be forgotten. Thumbs up
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Oct 5, 2016 3:14 PM CST
Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)
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A "Memory Garden" forum. Yes.
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Oct 5, 2016 5:07 PM CST
Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
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Which might inspire actual memory gardens or plantings...

The thread "Polly Kinsman (PollyK)" in Garden of Memories forum
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Oct 5, 2016 6:41 PM CST
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Name: Zuzu
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"Memory Garden" is the DG name for that forum. It might be better to choose another name.
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Oct 5, 2016 6:52 PM CST
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
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Whatever it's called -- I also think this would be a great idea Thumbs up
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Oct 5, 2016 7:00 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
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I guess I don't see a conflict with using the same name as DG. But perhaps we can barn-storm something different? Memorial Gardens. In Remembrance of. Fondly Remembering.

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Oct 5, 2016 7:12 PM CST
Name: Cinda
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Oct 5, 2016 7:14 PM CST
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DG might see a conflict and start leveling charges of plagiarism or intellectual property theft. Glare

Memorial Garden sounds good, or Garden of Memories.

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Oct 5, 2016 7:18 PM CST
Name: Cinda
Indiana Zone 5b
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Faded Flowers
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Oct 5, 2016 7:23 PM CST
Name: Karen
New Mexico (Zone 8a)
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I like Cherished Memories, which was Cinda's idea.
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Oct 5, 2016 7:30 PM CST
Name: Audrey
Central Texas (Zone 8a)
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zuzu said:DG might see a conflict and start leveling charges of plagiarism or intellectual property theft. Glare

Memorial Garden sounds good, or Garden of Memories.


I like Garden of Memories ZuZu. It sounds peaceful and respectful.
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Oct 5, 2016 7:36 PM CST
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I agree I also like "Garden of Memories".
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Oct 5, 2016 7:36 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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I like Garden of Memories, too.
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Oct 5, 2016 8:15 PM CST
Name: Connie
Willamette Valley OR (Zone 8a)
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Sounds perfect to me!
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Oct 5, 2016 8:16 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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Oh, I like "Garden of Memories"! We sure don't want the same name as something on DG. I didn't remember a memory garden there but I like Garden of Memories better anyway! Smiling
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


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