Author Archive for: Tracy Blevins
Entries by Tracy Blevins
Core Plants
Plants Map Core Plant profiles will be launching in August 2018. Based on user feedback, we are adding what will be known as Plants Map Core Plant profiles that will be identified with a Plants Map logo in the plant finder search results. The purpose of this new feature is to provide core plants with […]
Plant Finder
The Plants Map Plant Finder search tool launched on August 18, 2018. The plant finder tool is an enhanced search page to find plant profiles based on the search criteria and filters that you choose. The purpose of the plant finder is to allow visitors and users the ability to discover the best plant profiles based […]
What is Map Tilt?
On the bottom of the edit page of a profile, you will see that Map Tilt has been auto-set to ‘Allow’ on your maps. This allows your maps to have a tilt or side view and a button to rotate the map when you zoom in close enough. If you de-select allow on map tilt, your […]
Frequently Asked Mapping Questions
What can I map on Plants Map? Currently our forms for profiles, plants, collections, subcollections and events allow a map pin location to be added by the user. Learn more. What is the community map? The main ‘MAP’ link in our menu navigation is our community map that only shows plants, collections and profiles that […]
‘Tis the season for a nightly freeze or frost warning
Weather Alert! Is it a frost or a freeze? These are actually weather terms but the difference is very important to gardeners and growers. One you can protect against and usually avoid damage from (frost) and the other can be beyond your control to prevent severe damage, die back or even untimely loss. Why? A […]