I joined up. Not sure on how to navigate around. Post photos???

Conifers are the name of the game. That's what I will be talking about.

I believe this will be an interesting and enjoyable forum.

Dave

Dave,

I am working on posting some instructions. My assistant got a little ahead of the game and we have some thing to correct and instructions to put online. I will see what I can do tonight.

Thanks

nootkatensis and funebris are Cupressus not Chamaecyparis.

Here is a link that might be useful: NOOTKA CYPRESS: CHAMAECYPARIS OR CUPRESSUS ?

Very awesome website, Bill! Thanks for taking the time to create it. I am particularly looking forward to using the forums because I feel that Garden Web's message boards are very out of date and not user friendly.

Let's worry about getting things working before we worry about correcting the nomenclature. There will be time for that soon enough. Thanks

I found a few issues that I will correct as soon as possible. Please give me a couple of days to correct. I will let you know when I am done.

Thank you for your patience.

In the search indexes, species names are appearing wrongly capitalised "Abies Alba" etc. (the individual pages when reached are correct, though - Abies alba, etc.).

Resin

Cool. Saved to favourites!

Hi All

I have the ConiferBase Forums up and running. Unfortunately I had to reset the accounts for those who have already register. I sincerely apologize but it was unavoidable.

I will work on adding the help section this weekend.

Here is some basic information about ConiferBase.

We have created 4 levels of security:

a) Guests - (registration not necessary) can view content of database, view the forums, home page, and help.

b) Members - All the above and can add records, make comments, add photos, and maintain their records in the Members area, and participate in the forums (separate registration).

c) Editors - Can do all the above and edit database records.

d) Administrators - Can do all the above and administer members permissions, and edit content of home page and help.

We have a new tab interface that should greatly improve navigation. The tabs are Home Page, Database, Members Area, Forums, and Help.

a) Home Page is the front door. We created a Conifer of the Day that randomly picks a record from the database with a photo and description. At the bottom of this we have listed statistics for the database. At the very bottom of the home page Notifications can be placed as needed.

b) Database is very similar to the old format. We did add a place for comments at the bottom of all records to allow for discussion.

c) Members area has been setup for registered members. Many improvements in the system are being designed for the purpose of getting casual gardeners, collectors, and growers involved. This has been done by allowing registered users to select plants listed in the database to be selected and listed in a special section of the system. Once a member logs in their selections will be listed and they will be able to keep their personal accession records on the database. This is a private section and only the user will be able to see his/her records. This should encourage more support for the system since members will want the information and photos in the system to be up to date and correct.

d) Forums have been added and we are using a very powerful system. Users may need to register separately to use this. We are looking to see if we can simplify this.

e) Help has also been added. We are in the process of documenting what we can to help users navigate through the system and get the most out of it.

We are looking for Editors for the database and moderators for the Forums. If anyone is interested please contact us.

Thank you
Bill

Here is a link that might be useful: ConiferBase

I noticed that no one have received their activation information from ConiferBase. There must be a glitch in the system. I activated everyone for ConiferBase that has registered to date. We will correct the registration as soon as possible. I will watch to see if anyone else registers and try to take care of them.

I think the Forums are working OK. If you are not being able to login please let me know.

Thanks
Bill

I noticed that Abies balsamea "Weeping Larry" is not in the database.

...including many other cultivars. Is there a way that members can add additional cultivars or should we form a list of ones that are missing and send it to you, Bill?

All you need to do is select New Conifer at the top of the Database window and add what you would like. It goes into an administration area to be confirmed and once approved it will show in the database.

Please let me know if you have any problems.

Thanks,
Bill

A cool idea! The web definitely needs more conifer stuff!

Logistical FYI: I tried to read the Larix listings (just as a start), and when I tried to access the next page (out of four), it bumped me back to Abies. Just a heads-up.

Thanks for setting this site up,

-James

James,

My guess is that you are not logging in exactly as you registered. The logins and passwords are case sensitive. Please try again with that in mind send me an email with your login name if you are still having problems. I will try to see if I can fix your issue.

I will look into your other issue in the meantime.

Bill

I get exactly the same as James here, if I click on page 2 (or page 3, etc.) of any genus, I get sent back to Abies; it isn't a login problem.

Resin

I sent you an email Bill. I can't log in even though you confirmed my information.

Dax

Bill...same as Dax. I can't log in.

Dave

....Ditto

I think there is some confusion about ConiferBase and the ACS website. These are two completely different systems. ConiferBase exists within a window on the ACS website but it is its own standalone system. Registering on the ACS website will not allow you access to ConiferBase and vice versa. I wish there was a way to correct this but I have not been able to come up with a way.

You can see the standalone ConiferBase system by following the link below.

Bill

Here is a link that might be useful: ConiferBase

Hey guys, try opening up a new browser. If that doesn't work, then email Bill and he'll most-likely delete your first registration and you'll re-register. After this, an email will show up. I never received that the first time (your email address *according to the website*) needs to be registered with the ACS (that you're a paying member...) so that may affect or not affect circumstances, as well.

The link Bill just posted is for approved editors, I think. I can't say for certain.

Dax

I think we have most of the issues fixed on ConiferBase except that it lits some selections twice. That will be tomorrow's project. Registration and Logins should be working correctly now. If you are still having issues please send me an email to billb@conifergarden.com and I will see if I can help.

Please remember that ConiferBase is not the same as the ACS website and you must login separately to use them. Use the link below to access the full system.

Thank, Bill

Here is a link that might be useful: ConiferBase

"Registration and Logins should be working correctly now".

Not so. I re registered today and still cannot log in.

It worked fine the 1st day and since then I can't log in.

Dave