Books to Inspire the Kid in You

Off the record: I love children's books. I have written a few (as yet unpublished), and read thousands.

When I read the "Henry Hikes," books with my daughter, I fell in love, and contacted the author/illustrator, D.B. Johnson.

He has graciously stayed in touch with me over the years. Today, DB sent me the link to the blog Seven Impossible Things, and I fell in love again!

Check it out and let this be your entry into a magical new year!

Potatoes!

Off the Record: I've never met a potato I didn't like. So, today, I had lots of fun interviewing professionals in the potato industry who are involved in some fascinating research...

You'll have to read my seed research column in the February, 2010 issue of GROWING MAGAZINE for the details...