Congratulation on 4 (hopefully) Wonderful years and I certainly hope many more to come.
I count myself lucky to be a member of such a warm , loving and knowledgeable community.
I have only been here a couple months but you all are definitely the go to gardening site for me,
as I attempt to expand my ever growing backyard gardens , plants and gardening knowledge.
I believe you all have put a lot of love in this place and it shows .. and for that I


I think we need some fireworks in here

Now, that's my kind of fireworks, Kurt!

hmm , maybe we should fire off some more

Happy Anniversary

Did you know that many of the break patterns for shells (the fireworks before they explode in the air) are named after flowers? Dahlia, Chrysanthemum, and Peony are standard, and they also can come with 'Pistils' added to the center. Also trees--Palm and Willow patterns are common, and there is even one called 'Falling Leaves'.
There is also a break pattern called 'Bees'
it doesn't look much like this shot of double bumbles on allium, but this is what I had exploding tonight for our anniversary celebration

Fun fact!!!
I love learning here on ATP; something new and unexpected daily.

nice one .. very beautiful , definitely looks like it is exploding

flower names for firework explosions does sound vaguely familiar , but I bet I will remember much better next time I am asked .. now

Hurray for ATP
Boom Boom!

Boom!

pop pop pop !!!



Congratulation to the whole ATP team. Your site has became a daily part of my life and I learn something new everyday. The diversity of growers & plant lovers on here is amazing. I make new friends daily, and look forward to meeting many more members in the years to come! Here's to 4 years running strong and may your next 4 be as good if not better.

More Fireworks - Hosta Fireworks, unfortunately not my own picture as mine hasn't grown that well yet.
Happy anniversary!

I have really enjoyed this site. Wish I would have found it sooner.

dirtdorphins said:
Did you know that many of the break patterns for shells (the fireworks before they explode in the air) are named after flowers? Dahlia, Chrysanthemum, and Peony are standard, and they also can come with 'Pistils' added to the center. Also trees--Palm and Willow patterns are common, and there is even one called 'Falling Leaves'.
There is also a break pattern called 'Bees'
it doesn't look much like this shot of double bumbles on allium, but this is what I had exploding tonight for our anniversary celebration

How cool!! I think this needs to be featured in the ideas/articles! Complete with your beautiful pictures for demonstration, of course

I found a nice little article with pictures and names of the fireworks explosion

http://www.wrightsvillebeachma...

and one of actual flower petals used in the explosions

http://www.interflora.co.uk/co...

This is a marvelous and fun site, and while I am brand new here, I so agree with all the posts: A big thank you for this site, for your hard work, for the information, for the fun...and for the gorgeous photos!
Happy 4th!!!
Here's my "fireworks" fun to say thanks.

ATP is still as much fun today as the day I joined a year and a half ago. I appreciate all the hard work of all those involved. Happy Birthday!

MissyPenny said:This is a marvelous and fun site, and while I am brand new here, I so agree with all the posts: A big thank you for this site, for your hard work, for the information, for the fun...and for the gorgeous photos!
Happy 4th!!!
Here's my "fireworks" fun to say thanks.

• Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
• Uploaded by MissyPenny

@MissyPenny

Welcome to ATP!

First I wanted to say thanks to everyone who makes ATP such a great website. And a special thanks to Dave and Trish for their podcast. What I love about ATP is how it has such a long bloom time. I can get on the iris forum and see them blooming in January and watch them bloom all Summer long.
Happy anniversary ATP

I just wanted to add my thanks and congratulations to Dave, Trish, the moderators and contributors, etc. who have made this such a family-like, fun and loving website to visit regularly. Not only do we get helpful advice about growing our plants, we get generous enablers and enticers who offer cuttings, divisions, etc. to get others, such as myself, to expand our gardening horizons. This is the best gardening forum to be a part of. Keep up the good work everyone and Happy Anniversary ATP.