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Feb 17, 2012 10:42 PM CST
Plants Admin Emeritus
Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)
Charter ATP Member Aroids Irises I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tropicals Vermiculture
Foliage Fan Bulbs Hummingbirder Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Composter Plant Identifier
Mine changes frequently. Today it's the "Random Plant". I learned Polyscias balfouriana has the coolest foliage thanks Lin,

and African Violets have much funkier blooms than I realized.
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Feb 17, 2012 10:45 PM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
That's really neat - Like you, I like watching the new photos come in because I see so many things that I've never seen before.

I also like the "Recent Threads" on the front page. It helps me see threads in forums that I don't visit very often.

The Gardening Tip of the Day is still a really neat feature to me, too. Smiling

I could go on. I don't have a favorite. Hilarious!
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Feb 17, 2012 11:03 PM CST
Plants Admin Emeritus
Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)
Charter ATP Member Aroids Irises I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Tropicals Vermiculture
Foliage Fan Bulbs Hummingbirder Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Composter Plant Identifier
I agree
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Feb 18, 2012 10:29 AM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
Morning Glories Critters Allowed Birds Houseplants Butterflies Garden Photography
I like the random plant feature, I get to see a lot of lovely plants that I would not normally see.
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Feb 18, 2012 10:53 AM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Like Dave, I don't have a favorite but I love the tip of the day and the random plant feature.
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Feb 18, 2012 3:12 PM CST
Name: Susie
Phoenix AZ (Zone 9a)
Southwest Gardening~ moderator/ATP.
Forum moderator Charter ATP Member Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Level 2 Region: Southwest Gardening Roses
Birds Hummingbirder Garden Art Dog Lover Daylilies Region: United States of America
I like Tip O'day and Articles. And of course, the many emoticons!
“Don't give up too quickly"... unknown, I heard it somewhere.
~ All Things Plants, SOUTHWEST GARDENING ~Cubits.org ENERGY & POWER
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Feb 18, 2012 3:29 PM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Plant Identifier I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
Thumbs up
I garden for the pollinators.
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Feb 18, 2012 4:06 PM CST
Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
Aquarium Plants Bookworm Snakes Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Heucheras
Echinacea Hellebores Dog Lover Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Hostas Region: New Jersey
May not be a feature but my favorite thing is all the people on the site. What a great group we have here.
Always like to check out the newest images.


Tee the new avatar is great.
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Feb 18, 2012 4:35 PM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Plant Identifier I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
Thanks, Bob.

One feature I really like is that, to me, it's very easy to find my way around on the site
I garden for the pollinators.
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Feb 18, 2012 5:44 PM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
dave said:That's really neat - Like you, I like watching the new photos come in because I see so many things that I've never seen before.

I also like the "Recent Threads" on the front page. It helps me see threads in forums that I don't visit very often.

The Gardening Tip of the Day is still a really neat feature to me, too. Smiling

I could go on. I don't have a favorite. Hilarious!


I agree
And I like the random photos. And like NJBob I am crazy about the group of people we have here on ATP.

OH! I DO have a favorite! It's Dave & Trish who are responsible for making this site ALL the things we love. Lovey dubby
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Feb 18, 2012 6:08 PM CST
Name: Sherry
Northern California
Sunset Zone 17
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Pacific Northwest Seed Starter Region: California Plant Identifier
NJBob said exactly what I was going to say...lol...Best 'feature' of all is the people.......from DG to Cubits to here, what a group!
I could be wrong...
and.....
"maybe I should have kept my mouth shut....."
The Urge for Seeds is Strong in This One.....
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Feb 18, 2012 8:33 PM CST
Name: Sandi
Austin, Tx (Zone 8b)
Texas Gardening
Forum moderator Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Plant Identifier Master Gardener: Texas
Region: Texas Tropicals Plumerias Ferns Greenhouse Garden Art
Well, I'm late to the party, but I have to say Dave and all our members. I know that no matter what time I sign in, someone is already there to help me! And, of course, I love that Dave always listens to the masses and tries to appease us all. (Trish, are you checking his blood pressure?) I also have to say, I like that Dave keeps us "up on all the new computer info," so that I can amaze my family with all my new found knowledge!
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Feb 18, 2012 10:15 PM CST
Garden.org Admin
Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
Region: Texas Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Tomato Heads Vermiculture Garden Research Contributor
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
I was thinking about this and realized I didn't mention the articles. Articles were my initial thought when I first started thinking about creating ATP. I don't write nearly enough, but when I do I get an immense enjoyment out of the process. I love reading all the articles that our talented writers create!
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Feb 19, 2012 5:15 AM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
I agree
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Feb 19, 2012 5:37 AM CST
Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Cut Flowers Winter Sowing Charter ATP Member Seed Starter Echinacea
Plant and/or Seed Trader Region: Ohio Region: United States of America Butterflies Hummingbirder Celebrating Gardening: 2015
I love the random plant too. Some new-to-me plant is always reaching out to grab me.

I also love recently added images to the database. I often browse the new plants added to the database as well as images awaiting approval. Like a little kid, I'm drawn to pretty pictures.

Karen
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Feb 19, 2012 5:56 AM CST
Name: Gone Tropical
Orlando, Florida (Zone 9b)
Amaryllis Plant and/or Seed Trader Roses Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Ponds Plumerias
Organic Gardener Orchids Native Plants and Wildflowers Irises Hummingbirder Region: Florida
I especially enjoy the tip of the day and the database. And what is really great are the members, I am part of the ATP family and I love it!
One who plants a garden, plants happiness.
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Feb 19, 2012 5:57 AM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
Hurray! Evelyn!
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Feb 19, 2012 6:01 AM CST
Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Garden Sages Plant Identifier I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Avid Green Pages Reviewer
I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Garden Ideas: Master Level Cat Lover Birds Region: Tennessee Echinacea
wcgypsy said:NJBob said exactly what I was going to say...lol...Best 'feature' of all is the people.......from DG to Cubits to here, what a group!


LOL, you're one of the "old" folks, Sherry. Not all of us came by that route. I didn't. That's why I'm so pleased with how easy it is to maneuver around. I've been on a couple other gardening sites where the interface was absolutely awful. What were they thinking?? I'm not talking about DG but some of the others ... ugh.

I figure if I find this site easy, everyone else surely will too. I'm no tech whiz, that's for sure. Green Grin!
I garden for the pollinators.
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Feb 19, 2012 8:24 AM CST
Name: josephine
Arlington, Texas (Zone 8a)
Hi Everybody!! Let us talk native.
Native Plants and Wildflowers Organic Gardener Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Butterflies Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! I helped plan and beta test the plant database. Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Birds Cat Lover
I think all of it is wonderful, and I like how Dave and Trish pay close attention to all of our requests, but I think the thumbs up and the acorns are the most fun and unique features. Thumbs up
Wildflowers are the Smiles of Nature.
Gardening with Texas Native Plants and Wildflowers.
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Feb 19, 2012 9:31 AM CST
Name: Sherry
Northern California
Sunset Zone 17
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Region: Pacific Northwest Seed Starter Region: California Plant Identifier
Well, apparently the best thing is Dave. It would seem that wherever he has led us, we've followed...lol..
I could be wrong...
and.....
"maybe I should have kept my mouth shut....."
The Urge for Seeds is Strong in This One.....

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