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A belated merry berry go round

While we were away, the resourceful Nicole at The Roaming Naturalist was busy compiling a bunch of botanical blog posts into the latest Berry go Round carnival. And a fascinating bunch it is too, not least, from our particular point of view, for the extensive explanation of tomato pollination.

Thanks equally to those who hosted BGR in 2011 and to those who submitted posts, their own or someone else’s. First up hosting in 2012 will be Moss Plants and More.

Volunteers for subsequent months most welcome, and as Nicole will tell you, it is actually both fun and rewarding.

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Parmigiano Reggiano on the wheel

I’m not sure how widely known it is that the two recent earthquakes in northern Italy, apart from the tragic loss of life, destruction of homes and damage to historical buildings, are also likely to have a significant effect on livelihoods, and not least because of the impact on the production of the iconic cheese of the region, Parmigiano Reggiano. From the Facebook fan page of the consortium of producers, I see that 24 firms are affected, for a total of 300,000 40kg wheels damaged, or 10% of production. The advice of the Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano for those who would like to help is to keep buying the stuff. No need to ask me twice.

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And we’re off

As is customary at this time of year, we’re taking a break. see you on or around 9 January 2012. Meanwhile, here’s a little something to tide you over, which we think admirably expresses our philosophy here at ABD towers.