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I'm guilty of giving badly formatted or missing input myself...that's what I get for not starting at the beginning of the thread....but really, it seems more like a "what's happening now thread" if the casual reader checks the thread out. I had no idea that it was intended to be included in a database.
Ed
36049
01/24/2013
Henbit
Blooming on sheltered southern side of downtown building.
36049
01/12/2013
Dandelion
Blooming on sheltered southern side of downtown building.
Is there a certain format that the date should be in?
Ed
A number of years ago ( I can't remember when), I looked at a spreadsheet of bloom times that I thought came from this website. I just now tried to follow the old links, and it didn't work. So maybe no one is compiling it anymore. If that is the case, I can start a new spreadsheet for this year, and once there is some data to show, I will post a link. I think the date format of mm-dd-yy would be fine, and the zip codes allow for locating.
The only other thing I might add is the end of bloom times, but that is hard to remember to post. The sight of the first dandelion is really exciting and memorable, but it is hard to remember to note when they stop.
O.k. I finished putting all of 2012's bloom dates into a spreadsheet, which I will post soon. First, though, I need zipcodes for a lot of people. So if you posted at all last year or this year, please post with your zip code.
I am hoping to be able to make some cool maps with the data as well. So keep posting whatever you notice blooming, along with the date, your zip code, and state abbreviation. Thanks!
Myrtle Beach South Carolin, 29576. February 1 2013, Henbit, clover, and dandelions.
Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
Mango trees in bloom 15 Jan 13
Ruth, from what I can tell by your post above you need the information as PLANT,DATE,ZIPCODE,STATE_ABBREVIATION...correct? I'm entering the below separated by commas only.
Wild Mustard,02/01/2013,36049,AL
Ed
2/6/13, 30643, red maple.
72142
1/15/13 Henbit
2/2/13 Dandelion.
DJS
That is the info I need. Since I am entering it by hand, you don't need to do the comma thing unless you want to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Intheswamp
No problem, Ruth. Whatever will work best for you. Are you typing this into a spreadsheet or some other software?
Ed
I set up an Access database in order to be able to manipulate the data in a number of different ways. Plus it makes the data entry much, much easier. I am close to getting it posted somewhere. Does anyone know of a web-based relational database program that would be accessible to the average joe/Jane beekeeper with no special computer knowledge? I want to post this somewhere that everyone can get to and use, but I don't have any web hosting right now. Maybe I will see if google has anything. I keep you posted.
Westport, Ky 40077 henbit 2/8/13!
Use Google sites. It's free. Also Drop Box depending on size.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruthz
2/10/2013 LaGrange KY 40031 dandelions blooming in backyard. Yesterday, hives observed bringing in pollen.
Bees never stopped bringing in pollen from I do not know where. In my yard, Maple buds are breaking open.
Can we add growing degree days to this? I just started my own thread but I think they could easily be merged. I'm curious if sweet yellow clover or black locust starts blooming with the same number of growing degree days in Georgia and North Carolina or Maine.
72012
10 February 2013
Dandelion bloom (only one)
29369
10 february
Red Maples
Upstate SC