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By Dave Whitinger (dave)
August 2, 2007
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Starting today, we are re-launching our articles feature with a full lineup of authors who will be posting a brand new article each day.

Gardening picture Several weeks ago I sent out an "all call" for writers to come on board and produce articles for DG on a daily basis. Over 20 members responded and have formed a group of excellent writers, producing daily articles for DG! We've spent the last couple weeks nailing down all the details, working together to agree how we'll do things, and getting articles written and queued up. I'm glad to say that the final hurdles have been cleared and today the feature is launched!

Each article is written by a DG member that you probably know, and the articles can be commented on just like in the forums. Each day's article will appear in a box on your DG homepage (although you can get rid of it at this page, but why would you??) Each article will contain photos and around 500-1000 words (so they are easy and quick reads).

Check tomorrow for the first "real" article!


  About Dave Whitinger  
Dave WhitingerDave comes from a long line of gardeners and technologists, and is passionate about using technology to improve our lives through gardening. Following a successful career in technology, he founded DavesGarden.com in the summer of 2000, and since then has been working closely with gardeners from around the world to serve every facet of gardening. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the articles section of DG.

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Subject: landscape cloth


Posted by isnidever (from Alameda, CA) on February 5, 2008 at 11:35 AM:

Has anyone used landscape cloth in a rose garden & what was the result?

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Subject: Nice feature, but one concern

Posted by laurief (from Deer River, MN) on September 2, 2007 at 1:36 PM:

I think it's great to give the members an opportunity to learn from each other through these articles, but I do have one concern/request. Since photos are being taken from the PlantFiles to illustrate these articles, it seems only fair and appropriate that the photographers of the photos used be credited at the end of the article(s) in which their photos appear.

Laurie

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Subject: Great Feature!

Posted by staceysmom (from Appleton, WI) on August 2, 2007 at 11:39 AM:

Great feature, can't wait. So many new and wonderful things happen at Dave's Garden all the time! Love when new feaures come up. I am looking forward to reading these articles. Cool!

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Posted by dave (from Jacksonville, TX) on August 2, 2007 at 11:41 AM:

You're going to love them!

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Posted by carrielamont (from Milton, MA) on August 2, 2007 at 11:45 AM:

so... when?

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Posted by victorgardener (from Lower Hudson Valley, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 11:47 AM:

Can any member (not one of the established group) submit an article??

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Posted by Kathleen (from Panama, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 2:03 PM:



This message was edited Aug 2, 2007 2:05 PM

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Posted by Kathleen (from Panama, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 2:04 PM:

nice giraffe : )

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Posted by pirl (from Southold, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 2:08 PM:

New features are always welcome. It's so great to learn something new every day or see how others garden.

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Posted by threegardeners (from North Augusta, ON) on August 2, 2007 at 2:36 PM:

oooooo....can't wait!!!

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Posted by dave (from Jacksonville, TX) on August 2, 2007 at 3:22 PM:

Check tomorrow for the first "real" article!

We're not looking for any additional authors right now, but if we ever lose some of our current numbers, I'll put out another "all call" for more writers to join us.

best,
dave

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Posted by Sofonisba (from Putnam County, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 4:14 PM:

Great new feature Dave!

Harper

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Posted by laurawege (from Wayland, MA) on August 2, 2007 at 5:54 PM:

I can't wait!
laura

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Posted by roybird (from Santa Fe, NM) on August 2, 2007 at 6:59 PM:

Thanks, Dave. Good idea and I like the giraffe!

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Posted by glevely (from Sanford, MI) on August 2, 2007 at 7:55 PM:

can't wait I even cleaned my Glasses!!!!
Gloria

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Posted by lcosden (from Pawling, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 8:29 PM:

can't wait for the article but you could have posted a better picture.. like the giraffe was great but how about that one of you with the red dread-locks.. :) seems to recall a lot of people loving that picture.. :)

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Posted by nanny_56 (from Putnam County, IN) on August 2, 2007 at 8:30 PM:

cool!!!!

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Posted by victorgardener (from Lower Hudson Valley, NY) on August 2, 2007 at 8:31 PM:

I suggest using the most popular of these articles as subjects for videos.

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Posted by Sharran (from Calvert City, KY) on August 3, 2007 at 1:47 AM:

What a great addition to an already wonderful website. Thank you for this new idea.
Sorry I missed the "all call", it would be fun to participate, but even more fun to read all that is written.
Great idea, Dave.

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Posted by carrielamont (from Milton, MA) on August 5, 2007 at 9:42 AM:

I think these articles are wonderful but one a day is too much! I can't read that fast! What if I miss a day? What if the best article ever comes on a day I don't log on? I think every day is too frequent. How about every Thursday, or every Thursday and Saturday, or something? Can you possibly keep up with a supply of articles every day? I can't!


xxx, Carrie

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Posted by dave (from Jacksonville, TX) on August 5, 2007 at 9:52 AM:

You can always view the archives by clicking on the Articles tab at the top of DG. So feel free to read them in your leisure. Lots of folks like having a new article each day so we're not going to stop that schedule.

dave

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Posted by laurawege (from Wayland, MA) on August 5, 2007 at 10:19 AM:

I love the article a day feature! and so far they are great! such a talented bunch of people out here we are so lucky to have them lend us their expertise
laura

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Posted by pirl (from Southold, NY) on August 5, 2007 at 10:22 AM:

I like them, too, and enjoy reading it with my cup of coffee.

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Posted by Sofonisba (from Putnam County, NY) on August 6, 2007 at 1:57 PM:

I like them too!! It seems like Dave is coming up with brilliant ideas all the time! Go Dave!

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