Viewing post #1523373 by pphanfx

Okay, how about this.. we keep it simple (KIS).. just associate thread to plant database.

New Function: Associate Thread/Discussion

Step One
Please indicate Plant to which this thread association is proposed. (Up to X Plants Only, please).
+ Click to Add another Plant
Confirm/Cancel
Step Two
Food Recipe - Thread pertains to plant application for food purposes
Landscaping - Thread primarily addresses landscaping or related application of this plant
Usage - Thread primarily addresses non-food application of the plant
Confirm/Back Up
Step Three
Please upload or input applicable photos
Please provide comments/links to assist with moderator review.
Confirm/Back Up
Summary Page
Thread ID 12345 "Malabar Spinach Gumbo" will be associated as Recipe with:
Plant ID 12345 Malabar Spinach
Plant ID 12346 Cayenne Pepper
Please Review Submission. Do you want to proceed?
Confirm/Backup/Cancel

So now, under Plant Database, if we look up Malabar Spinach, we would see:

Recipes for Malabar Spinach:

Malabar Spinach Gumbo - 55 Likes - Click Here
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Angie's Deep-Fried Calamari Malibari - 88 Likes - Click Here
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Landscaping:

Bamboo Gazebo & Reception Area feat. Malabar Spinach & Vine Jelly & Citronella Tiki Torches - 121 Likes -Click Here
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Usages:

Aloe Vera & Malabar Spinach Poultice- 31 Likes - Click here
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Joe's Malabar Gardening Rope - 75 Likes - Click here
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Make sense? Some degree of IT hours involved, but no need to completely revamp or add new databases... trying to work with what we have. Mission to promote Healthy Living & Environmental Awareness is upheld and expanded into various natural applications. Can just start practical only doing one general "Recipes & Uses" Category.