Hi Shana, Do you have any of the Bletilla Striata left? I would love some more. The clump you gave me before is doing great. What can I trade for it? Michelle

LMAO...I just emailed Tina/kilngod that I planned/hoped to make brownies tonight after I get done digging and digging, and get the Jeep all packed up....if I have any energy left at all. Anyone else still digging? I'm been at it 2 days...which is a lot for me to stay at anything. Focus, focus, focus...get everything dug that was 'promised'...sigh. Sue

Just another update. Most of the folks coming to the East TN Mountain Madness Plant swap don't post here, so I thought I'd better come in and tell everyone what's up ! The Garden Girls will be at the plant swap from 12:30-1:30 that Sunday. You are welcome to arrive as early as 10 to setup, but no swapping until 12:30 to give everyone coming time to arrive. We have quite a few out of towners coming, Marianne, and some folks from Cosby and Jefferson City. I've had someone request information from Georgia, so who knows what will happen. This has already been written up in the Seymour Herald newspaper. They are asking that I do a story on it complete with pictures, so be sure and smile !! If everyone comes that is signed up, we are looking at 50-60 folks, if they bring the friends they are talking about bringing, we are looking at more. PLENTY of parking. A fenced in playground , swings, slides, etc. for your children. A pavilion with picnic tables, bathrooms and a little concession stand ( although you are more than welcome to bring your own lunch and drinks ). Any questions, email me at fai34@chartertn.net Thanks again !

I'm used to getting cards and letters late, but this year my sisters and relatives in Croatia and Bosnia will be using Skype, free cam and especially voice chats, not perfect, but what is? Especially one for free. Gotten more annuals cleaned, mostly sweet autumn clematis, MG's, cannas, gingers and NBJasmine, it's been in 70-ies, just right to keep windows open!! Weather see-saws all over the world! Hope Santa doesn't get snowed in, ha. Making Shrimp and leftover Turkey Gumbo!! No okra or smoked ham, so it's not the traditional recipe, might serve it with brown rice or mashed potatoes. I'll share the recipe-s eventually, like it or not, lol GB-Bea