A summary of updates and new features released as of August 18, 2018. Plant Finder Search: In August we will launch a new search tool called the Plant Finder. This tool will be available to anyone that visits the site or is a user of the site to enhance their ability to search for plants […]
By Emily Murphy, author of Grow What You Love and passthepistil.com All-America Selections (AAS) has organized a host of display gardens across North America from which we can all learn and discover the plants bringing gardeners the greatest success. Founded in 1932, AAS is the first and only independent, non-profit organization testing plants before they emerge […]
Once we have completed your plant tag order there are two ways that we mark the plants to help remind you that you have previously ordered a tag or sign for that plant. When you view your plant pages now there will be a small QR code icon within the cover photo portion of the […]
Connecting People With Horticulture Jobs was launched in October 2017. We regularly receive requests by our users to share their position openings and felt this would be a great resource to add to our site. Postings can include part-time and full-time paid positions, temporary or seasonal help, as well as volunteer and internship opportunities. Categories […]
It has recently come to our attention that some users have experienced problems with some Plants Map features when using the Internet Explorer web browser. Since March 2015, Internet Explorer has not been updated or supported by Microsoft and it has been replaced with Microsoft Edge and Windows 10 Mobile. If you are having problems […]
Plantsmap.com is excited to welcome the National Wildlife Federation to our community and resources section. The National Wildlife Federation Garden for Wildlife program helps people restore habitat and wildlife populations to cities, towns and neighborhoods. The program has been educating and empowering people to turn their own backyards or community landscapes into thriving habitats for birds, […]
A summary of updates and new features released as of June 16, 2017. New and improved news feed with larger photos accompanying posts and redesign of the feed: plantsmap.com/explore/feeds. (Learn how to post news). Improved sign-up process with only two options as users proceed with next steps: use Plantsmap for your own plants (continue to […]
A summary of updates and new features released as of May 13, 2017. New user ‘stats’ summary on individual and organization profiles showing number of plants, collections, network connections, followers, and following. All stats are clickable shortcut links. New user ability to Post News from their profile page at the top of their ‘News’ section. […]
Each collection or subcollection that you add has a tab section for photos, plants, notes, and a map. The notes tab was created to allow you to keep a list of reminders, completed tasks, observations, to-d0 itmes, and more on a collection or grouping of plants. You can have more than one note on a collection or subcollection. […]
A summary of updates and new features released as of April 21, 2017. Bug fixes and updates made to the My Tags ordering pages. New pricing, products and discounts included in the ordering tool. Improved social sharing toolbar on plants, collections and subcollections with additional options to email, print a pdf, and other choices […]