January is already in its twenties and I find I keep on getting dragged back to 2008. Only yesterday I discovered that last year was the International Year of the Frog. How did I miss that ? I don't know where or when this was decided but I can imagine the endless jokes about it being... Continue Reading →
Stalin’s socks and Goethe’s thistles
(NOTE - The International Year of the Potato was in 2008) I know several people who are constantly being reminded that this year we are all supposed to be celebrating the International Year of the Potato (Peru's gift to the world). The Colorado Potato Beetle (Colorado's gift to the world), the most serious insect potato pest,... Continue Reading →