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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

September 6, 2016, Kim’s Weekly Garden Newsletter


 © Kim Willis - no parts of this newsletter may be used without permission.

Hi Gardeners
I am experimenting with a new camera technique.
Can you guess what this is?

Back to the hot and humid weather, this I could do without.  It’s like a jungle out there, 89 degrees, heat index 99 degrees.  And watch out for storms tomorrow and Thursday, some could be severe.  The Old Farmer’s Almanac is out and it’s predicting a mild and wet winter for Michigan – I hope that’s true.  They admitted that they were only 55% accurate with the weather last year.  I have been finding some wooly bear caterpillars that are almost completely orange.  According to folklore that also means a mild winter.  So here’s hoping.

My dahlias and woodland nicotiana are finally blooming.  The water hyacinths in my little water feature were huge this year but they hadn’t been blooming but Sunday they popped into lavish bloom.  The sweet autumn clematis is blooming and I have a second flush of bloom on the clematis by my barn.

I bought a little stick of a pomegranate plant this spring.  It grew rapidly and it finally gave me a bloom on just a small plant only about 18 inches high.  Pomegranates are grown as houseplants here and they make a pretty, bushy plant with lovely red dangling blooms.  Some people have even got them to produce fruit when grown in tubs.  If you like unusual house plants – patio plants in the summer- try a pomegranate.

Pomegranate flower
In the fields the white woody asters are starting to bloom and the goldenrod is stunning.  Remember goldenrod does not cause hay fever, that’s ragweed, and I can testify ragweed pollen counts are high.

September gardening

Downy mildew has become a problem in cucumbers all across Michigan and through much of the Midwest and northeast.  There is no cure and once your plants have the disease they will die.  Smut is infecting some sweet corn in the late season.  Smut is a weird looking black and gray fungus that pops out of corn ears. There’s nothing to do about smut either.  You could fry it or cook it like other mushrooms, because it’s essentially a fungus like them.  It’s a delicacy for many people of Mexican descent and is canned and sold in ethnic stores.

For many gardeners tomato season is grinding to a halt.  Tomatoes have been cracking and suffering from blossom end rot due to erratic drought then flooding conditions.  Fungal diseases are also rampant.  Hopefully you have chickens to feed all those cracked and ugly tomatoes to.  A note of caution, the USDA recommends you do not can tomatoes that have fungal diseases or cracking and rotten spots as these are more likely to spoil.

Many gardeners are still having problems with Japanese beetles but that should be ending soon and aphids are plaguing some gardeners.  Grasshopper damage has been reported by some gardeners. Aphids can be controlled with insecticidal soap sprays.  Don’t use concoctions you mix up at home with dish soap – these often strip the leaves of natural oils and cause more problems than the solve.

Besides bulbs, September is a good month to plant and transplant trees and shrubs.  If conditions are dry and hot keep newly planted trees and shrubs watered.  Some perennials are also appropriate for fall planting.  Examples are peonies, poppies, iris, and daylilies.

In zones 5 and 6 we will soon be bringing in the houseplants and tender plants we want to overwinter.  If anything needs re-potting now is the time to do it so that the plants have time to adjust before being subjected to the move inside and change in light conditions.  Stop fertilizing non- blooming houseplants. 

Dealing with wasps and yellow jackets

Complaints about wasps and yellow jackets soar in early fall.  The populations of these critters is high now and they are intent on preparing for winter and not as tolerant of humans as they were earlier in the season.  Wasps and hornets are beneficial insects and if at all possible they should be left alone.  After a hard frost the problem will go away.  But in some cases as when the nest is near a doorway or there are severely allergic people that may be impacted they must be dealt with. 

Wasps and hornets aren’t quite the same family as bees, but since they look similar and have the same ability to sting, people often lump them together.  Some wasps and hornets do pollinate plants but others are predators of other insects that harm plants, or they consume dead plants and animals.  As a whole all bees, wasps and hornets should be considered as beneficial creatures and we should be rooting for the survival of all of them, not just honeybees.

Wasps come in many colors.  Many don’t bother humans and don’t nest near homes.  Mud daubers, yellow jackets, bald faced hornets and paper wasps are the most common wasps people consider to be pests and yellow jackets are by far the most aggressive. 

Yellow jackets are striped yellow and black insects that many people mistake for honey bees. (Honey bees have tan hair on their bodies and flattened hind legs to carry pollen.)  There are several species. The Eastern Yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons )and the German yellow jacket (Vespula germanica) are the most common in the northeast.  

Yellow jacket
                                 Credit wikimedia commons
Yellow jackets build papery cell homes inside crevices or even in holes in the ground.  When the home area is vibrated or stepped on they may swarm out in a vicious protective mob. They are aggressive and don’t need much provocation to sting, especially in the fall.  In the fall populations of yellow jacket colonies are large and the insects seem to become more aggressive as numbers build up.



Paper wasps are black with yellow markings.  There are twenty-two species of Polistes family wasps in North America.  They can be hard for the average person to distinguish from yellow jackets.  Their nests help separate them.  Paper wasps make the papery flat nests dangling from a stalk consisting of many cells that open downward.  These nests are often under the eaves or overhangs of homes. They are made from chewed wood mixed with salvia.

Paper wasps treat the stalk of the nest with a secretion they produce to repel ants, which like to eat the wasp larvae.  Paper wasps protect a nest territory, which may be a problem if a nest is above your door, but are not otherwise aggressive.  They are good pollinators and feed on caterpillars and beetle larvae and should be left alone if possible.
Paper wasp
credit: wikimedia commons

Bald faced hornets (Dolichovespula maculate) are black with white markings on their face, thorax and abdomen.  They are the builders of those impressive papery cone shaped nests dangling from trees that teachers and naturalists like to display in their classrooms. Only the queens survive winter, usually by hibernating in a crevice or hole in a tree. The nests are not used a second year and after a good freeze it’s safe to remove the nests either to dispose of them or to use them for decoration.  Beware – there may be other insects hiding inside after the wasps are gone.

Bald faced hornet
Credit: BugGuides.net


Mud daubers are black with a narrow thread like waist attaching the head to the lower body. Some are marked with yellow, but the very narrow waist distinguishes them from yellow jackets and bees. There are several species. (Sphecidae or Crabronidae)   Their nests look like balls of mud linked together in a mass or sometimes a single lemon sized mud ball. Some species also make long tubular mud columns.   There is an opening in the bottom of the mud nest.  Mud daubers are not very aggressive and seldom sting humans.  They prey on spiders so if you don’t like spiders maybe you should leave them alone.

Mud dauber
Credit: wikimedia commons


Treating and removing nests

Dealing with wasps and hornets may mean removing a nest, but they can’t be relocated like honeybees.  Often they will need to be killed.  You can buy any number of wasp and hornet sprays to spray nests where they can be reached. These are quite effective if applied properly and won’t kill many non-targeted insects.  They are best used on yellow jacket, mud dauber and paper wasp nests, the football shaped bald hornets nest is hard to penetrate with pesticides.

You will need someone willing to get close to the nest and that person should not be one who is allergic to bee/wasp stings.  It’s best to deal with wasps and hornets after dark, using a red light or a flashlight with a piece of red plastic over the lens.  Cool nights are best.  A chilly rainy day can also be a good time to deal with wasps and hornets.  All wasps and hornets are less active in cool weather and after dark most insects will be in the nest being treated and more likely to be killed.  Wear long sleeves, pants and gloves when treating nests.

A garden hose can be used to wash mud dauber and paper wasp nests down.   A high pressure spray is best. This is simple and non-toxic.  Some nests may be re-built.  Keep a close eye on the location and hose down any rebuilding efforts as soon as possible.

The bald hornets large football shaped nest hanging from a tree may be hard to reach.  You could use a tree trimming tool on a long telescoping pole to trim off the branch the nest is on.  Place a plastic bag lined garbage can on the ground beneath the nest to catch the nest and quickly tie up the bag as it falls. 

If a ladder will reach the nest a plastic bag can be placed over the nest at night, the bag tied off and the limb the nest is on trimmed off the tree.  This is one time you may be able to move the nest, if you are willing to put the nest somewhere and remove the bag.  In the fall however the nests will be abandoned soon anyway.

Yellow jacket nests should be located by watching where the workers are coming and going from.  Watch for them in the middle of a warm, sunny day when they are most active.  Mark the opening so you can return at night and find it.  The nest opening can then be sprayed or dusted with pesticides.  Most spray cans have an extension nozzle so you can get the pesticide far inside the hole. Openings in home walls can be sealed shut with caulk after applying pesticides. Work silently and slowly when dealing with yellow jacket nests.  There are also traps and poison baits made to kill yellow jackets.  Follow the label directions carefully.

If dead wasps and hornets fall out of a nest sweep them up so birds, frogs and toads don’t eat them and be harmed by the pesticide.  Dispose of them in a sealed bag.

Wasps and hornets after food

First recognize that both meat products and sweets attract wasps, particularly yellow jackets in the fall, which can make eating outside hazardous.  There are traps that lure and kill yellow jackets that you can buy, locate these far from the house or where you will be eating.  For a one time event such as a picnic you may be able to lure most yellow jackets  away by placing a shallow dish of orange or grape soda and a few pieces of hot dog at some distance from where humans will be eating.  Put these out an hour or two before humans begin carrying food and drinks around.  Also remove any hummingbird feeders near where people will be eating or sitting.

Keep food and drinks covered outside and clean up spills.  Trash cans should have lids and not be close to eating areas.  Yellow and white clothing or bright floral patterns may attract wasps as does sweet smelling perfumes and aftershaves.  Wearing a commercial insect repellant with DEET may help keep wasps away from you.

Despite many claims science has proven scents like eucalyptus, cucumber, mint, citronella, dryer sheets, bleach, ammonia and so on do not repel wasps.  There are no plants you can set on a table or plant to repel wasps.  Mothballs are extremely hazardous to humans and the environment but do not repel wasps.  If you or someone you know is allergic to bee and wasp stings relying on old wives tales, organic concoctions and myths to repel or kill wasps is foolish.

September almanac

The Harvest moon occurs this month on September 16th. It’s called the harvest moon because farmers often used the light of this month’s full moon to complete their harvest.  The autumn equinox, the start of fall is September 22nd   at 10:21 am.  We’ll be down to 12 hours of daylight then, give or take 8 minutes, depending on where you are.  On this day the sun sets exactly due west and rises due east of your home.  Go outside and position a marker or note it on a landmark if you are into marking astronomical events.  Then you will always know the true directions around your home.

The birth flower for September is the aster or in some places, the morning glory.  Asters are said to symbolize powerful love and morning glories just affection so choose the flower you give this month accordingly.  The September birthstone is sapphire.

September is Hispanic Heritage Month, National Chicken month, Honey month, Classical Music month, National Preparedness month, and International Square Dancing month.

Besides Labor Day (5th) holidays in September include Grandparents day the 11th (who honors us grandparents anyway?) Patriots day on the 11th, the 13th is National Peanut day, the 14th is Pet Memorial day, the 19th is National POW-MIA day, 21st is International Peace Day, the 26th is Native American Day and the 28th is both Good Neighbor Day and Ask a Stupid Question day. 

What’s at the farmers market this month?

It’s still a prime month for shopping at the farmers markets.  Tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, peppers, new potatoes, onions, carrots, leafy greens, cabbage, and sweet corn should all be available.  Apples, pears, plums and peaches should be available.  A few places may have fall raspberries, but blueberry and strawberry harvest is done.

Pumpkins and gourds and fall mums for decorating should be featured at many markets this month.  In some markets there should be fall cut flowers like dahlias and glads for arranging.

Wiener Relish ( Not Anthony Weiner’s)

Here’s a recipe that uses many fall garden fruits and vegetables. This is a good way to use a bit of this and a bit of that you have harvested.  It’s from my book Knack’s Canning, Pickling and Preserving.  Use it on hotdogs, sausage or even with chips.  This recipe makes 6 pints of relish; you can cut it in half if needed.

You’ll need;
6 pint jars with lids, cleaned and kept hot
A water bath canner
5 cups of peeled and chopped tomatoes
5 cups of peeled and chopped peaches, plums or pears
2½ cups of chopped onion
1 cup of chopped red or green peppers- or some of both
1½ cup vinegar
1½ cups honey (or 2 cups sugar) no artificial sweetener
1 tablespoon canning salt
1 teaspoon red pepper powder
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon allspice
( spices can be varied to suit your taste.)

Put all the ingredients in a large pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn down to simmer.

Simmer and cook for 2 hours, stirring frequently.  (Here’s a tip.  You can put this in a slow cooker, leaving the lid cracked.  On high heat, cook until thickened, which will be several hours, stir occasionally.)

When the mixture is very thick, with a clear, shiny gel and mounds in a spoon it has cooked enough.

Pour the hot relish in your clean hot jars, run a knife through jars to remove bubbles, wipe the rims and add the lids. Process in water bath canner for 10 minutes 0-1000 feet altitude, 15 minutes at 1000-6000 feet altitude, 20 minutes over 6,000 feet altitude.

Cool, check for seal and store.  Refrigerate opened jars.

Note- after cooking this recipe could be frozen in freezer safe containers also.

Growing Russian Sage, Perovskia

In late summer the soft blue flowers and silvery foliage of Russian sage make a soothing break from the more strident and bright colors of other fall blooming flowers. For those who can’t grow lavender, Russian Sage, or Perovskia is a pleasant alternative. Hardy from zone 5-9 and tolerant of drought, Russian sage is undemanding and easy to grow.

Perovskia atriplicifolia is actually a native of Eurasia, not Russia and was named after a Russian general who discovered it. There are 7 known species and with the variation seen in the foliage of cultivated varieties it is likely that some of them are actually hybrids. In some varieties the leaves are finely divided and fern-like, in others the leaves are long, slender and undivided. Some plants have one type of leaf at the bottom and another near the top. The stems of the gray -green leaves are covered with small white hairs, which give the plant its silvery cast.

Russian sage is a member of the mint family and like many members of this family the leaves and stems have a distinct odor when crushed. The odor of Russian Sage reminds one of true sage, or maybe a combination of lavender and sage, and is not unpleasant. Perovskia forms clumps that are about 3 foot wide and 3-5 foot tall. The growth habit is loose and tends to fall over but newer varieties have a more compact growth habit.

In late summer Russian Sage puts out long silver stems covered with small blue flowers. Color ranges from pale lavender blue to deep purple. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Russian Sage will flower for several months, or until frost kills it. It seldom sets viable seed and rarely spreads by seed in the garden.

Growing Russian Sage

Russian Sage is a tough plant for all its delicate beauty. It prefers full sun and dry, gravelly soil, although it tolerates light shade and heavy soil. It will not do well in wet areas. Russian Sage can also tolerate salt spray from roads or from seaside conditions. It does not need fertilization in most areas. Russian Sage is also very deer and rabbit resistant and has few insect pests.

Gardeners generally start with plants, because germination of seed is slow and tricky. Russian Sage is fairly easy to propagate from tip cuttings. Water well until the plant is established, after that the plants handle dry conditions very well.

Russian Sage flowers on new wood. In early spring it should be cut back to about 6 inches from the ground. Some of the woody growth will survive the winter and put out buds, but the plants look better and bloom more profusely if pruned back in the spring. Bloom begins in late summer and generally continues until frost.

Some varieties

Filigren’ has very fine, fern like silver foliage and large flower spikes of lavender blue. It is about 5 foot tall. ‘Little Spire’ is small Russian Sage, only about 2 foot high, with medium blue flowers. ‘Longin’ is a variety that is compact and less likely to flop about 3 foot high with sturdy stems. ‘Blue Spire’ has deeper violet colored flowers and is about 4 foot tall.

Using Russian Sage

Although it is not the same scent as lavender, Russian sage does have a pleasant aroma when dried and used in potpourri or when the flower stalks are dried for arrangements. The flowers are edible and can be sprinkled on salads or pastry. The dried flower spikes are sometimes burned for their scent, like regular sage. Russian sage does not have the same flavor as culinary sages.

In the garden the airy spikes of blue combine well with white shrub roses, pink phlox, pink mums or asters, and other white or pastel colors. Goldenrod and Russian sage make an interesting planting that will attract hundreds of butterflies. Persovkia’s gray foliage is also a plus in the garden. The blue flower spikes are excellent filler in cut flower bouquets. Small varieties of Russian sage can be used in large container plantings to add height, foliage contrast and blue flower color.

This weeks weed- wild grapes

In the Northeast wild grapes are often spotted in the fall, when they are loaded with small purple, sour grapes. Birds and small animals feast on the bounty and there are seldom any left for the winter. Humans sometimes collect the small, sour,  but perfectly edible grapes to make jelly and wine.

Grapes are native to several parts of the world. North America has several species of native grapes, the most common in the north being the Fox grape, Vitus labrusca or Frost Grape, Vitus vulpina.  Both have 3 lobed leaves, the Fox grape has more rounded lobes and the Frost grape has a more deeply serrated edge. Both grapes have leaves that are lighter and somewhat fuzzy on the underside.
Wild grapes

Grapes form vines that climb into trees and may climb to the very top- 60 feet or more of a large tree. They also cover thickets and fences. Grapes climb by using tendrils, small modified stems that wrap around things like green wire. Wild grapes should be removed from landscape trees as they can overwhelm them and cause stunting or death. Grapes develop woody stems as they age and some very old vines may have stems a foot or more wide. The bark on older stems is composed of shaggy, loose strips. Wild grapes are very long-lived, with vines living to be a 100 or more years old.

Grapes flower in early summer and the small greenish white flower clusters have a pleasant aroma. Clusters of small green fruit develop that ripen into blue- black or purple-red grapes. Wild grapes are said to be sweeter after a frost, but many are gone long before that. Grapes can be found growing in the sun or shade, in many kinds of soil.

Grape leaves are used in cooking and the vines are used in many types of crafts. Grape leaves are put in jars of pickles to make them crisper. Grapes are also used medicinally- (not just as wine!)- as a laxative, and for liver and kidney problems. Grape leaves have been used on wounds to stop bleeding. Oil can be pressed from grape seed.

"The breezes taste
 Of apple peel.
 The air is full
 Of smells to feel-
 Ripe fruit, old footballs,
 Burning brush,
 New books, erasers,
 Chalk, and such.
 The bee, his hive,
 Well-honeyed hum,
 And Mother cuts
 Chrysanthemums.
 Like plates washed clean
 With suds, the days
 Are polished with
 A morning haze."
-   John Updike, September


Kim Willis
 “He who has a garden and a library wants for nothing” ― Cicero


Events, classes and other offerings
Please let me know if there is any event or class that you would like to share with other gardeners.  These events are primarily in Michigan but if you are a reader from outside of Michigan and want to post an event I’ll be glad to do it.

Do you have plants or seeds you would like to swap or share?  Post them here by emailing me. You can also ask me to post garden related events. Kimwillis151@gmail.com

An interesting Plant Id page you can join on Facebook

Here’s a seed/plant sharing group you can join on Facebook

Invitation
If you are a gardener in Michigan close to Lapeer we invite you to join the Lapeer Area Horticultural Society. The club meets once a month, 6:30 pm, on the third Monday at various places for a short educational talk, snacks and socializing with fellow gardeners. No educational or volunteer requirements for membership, all are welcome. Membership dues are $20 per year. Come and visit us, sit in on a meeting for free. Contact susanmklaffer@yahoo.com  Phone 810-664-8912

For Sale:  I have baby parakeets for sale, hatched this spring $10 each without cage, $20 for bird with small, new cage of assorted colors.  They are not hand fed.  Beautiful colors, lutino, (yellow) and shades of pale green, olive green, and sea green.  Some I can sex now, others are a guess.  You’ll need to bring your own cage if you don’t purchase one.  Parakeets are active birds that are a lot of fun to watch.  Call at 989-761-7609.

Also for sale Muscovy ducklings, black laced, about 3 months old, fine to be without mom but you must buy at least 2, unless you have other ducks.  $5 each. Call the number above.  Muscovy are flying ducks, large sized and make good meat ducks.  They do not quack- and are very quiet.

Mary Lou Lafond has a huge, 5 feet +,  Norfolk Island Pine to give away.  You must move it.  Norfolk Pines are indoor plants, must be inside before frost.  For more info contact her at  marylafond@frontier.com




Native Shrubs & Trees- Thursday, Sep 8, 2016 6:30-8:30pm, MSU Tollgate Education Conference Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI

Come discover the usefulness of native woody plants in the landscape. Gardeners wishing to include more natives in their plantings have lots of beautiful options. Natives look good, often require less care, and can be more beneficial to native insects and other creatures than are non-native ornamentals. A component of this class will be a walk around the Tollgate grounds to view some of the plants discussed in the lecture. Mary Wilson has been an MSU Horticulture Educator for 30 years with a focus on environmental horticulture. $25.  For more information   http://tollgate.msu.edu/events.


Southeast Michigan Dahlia Show, Sep 10 – 11, 2016 Orchard Mall, 6337 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI

See hundreds of dahlias on exhibit during the hours the mall is open presented by the Southeast Michigan Dahlia Society. Free.  For more information: judy892@wowway.com.

13th Annual Fall Into Spring 2016 - October 1, 2016, 8 am – 3 pm. Mott Community College Event Center, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint MI

Master Gardener Association Genesee County presents:
- A wonderful way to experience tips and ideas to create a beautiful garden for next year. A fun-filled and inspirational event full of ideas and guidelines to benefit any gardener -- from basic to the most experienced.

**Early Registration is $65.00 by Friday, September 23, 2016.
Registration AFTER Friday, September 23, 2016 will be $70.00**

Registration form is at this link: http://fallintospring.weebly.com/

The Speakers:
Janet Macunivich Professional gardener. garden designer, educator, author, columnist for Garden A to Z. Her topic: “Low Maintenance Gardening.”

Jan Burns, Owner, Burns Botanicals, Oxford, MI, will teach us the many ways we can grow anduse garden herbs in “Herbs: How to Grow and Harvest”

Jan Bills, Owner/operator Two Women and a HoeTM. Her topic“Dirty Little Secrets”gives us insight into practical gardening secrets that will make us love, not labor over our gardens.

George Papadelis, Owner, Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy, author & educator. George will give us a sneak peek at the new annuals and perennials for 2017.

The Garden Market: Shop our market of vendors who offer for sale many hand-made or one-of-a-kind items, including garden stones, garden art, herbal products, unique gardening supplies & more! *Note: Some vendors take only cash or checks.

Make checks payable to: MGAGCM
Mail registration to:
Genesee County Master Gardeners
Fall Into Spring Conference
P.O. Box 34
Flushing, MI 48433

Questions? Call or email Loretta (810) 344-7383 ldellwood@aol.com



Here’s a facebook page link for gardeners in the Lapeer area.  This link has a lot of events listed on it.

Here’s a link to all the nature programs being offered at Seven Ponds Nature center in Dryden, Michigan. http://www.sevenponds.org/

Here’s a link to classes being offered at Campbell’s Greenhouse, 4077 Burnside Road, North Branch. 

Here’s a link to classes and events at Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor

Here’s a link to programs being offered at English Gardens, several locations in Michigan.

Here’s a link to classes at Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Twsp. MI, and now combined with Goldner Walsh in Pontiac MI.

Here’s a link to classes and events at Bordines, Rochester Hills, Grand Blanc, Clarkston and Brighton locations

Here’s a link to events at the Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Road Ann Arbor, Michigan  | Phone 734-997-1553 |
http://www.lesliesnc.org/

Here’s a link to events at Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd, Tipton, MI

Here’s a link to events and classes at Fredrick Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Mi
http://www.meijergardens.org/learn/ (888) 957-1580, (616) 957-1580


Newsletter/blog information
If you would like to pass along a notice about an educational event or a volunteer opportunity please send me an email before Tuesday of each week and I will print it. Also if you have a comment or opinion you’d like to share, send it to me or you can comment directly on the blog. Please state that you want to have the item published in my weekly note if you email me. You must give your full name and what you say must be polite and not attack any individual. I am very open to ideas and opinions that don’t match mine but I do reserve the right to publish what I want.
I write this because I love to share with other gardeners some of the things I come across in my research each week. It keeps me engaged with people and horticulture. It’s a hobby, basically. I hope you enjoy it. If you are on my mailing list and at any time you don’t wish to receive these emails just let me know. If you know anyone who would like to receive a notification by email when a new blog is published have them send their email address to me.  KimWillis151@gmail.com


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