seed catalogues

At an eclectic garden, I was reminded today that perhaps it's time to peruse and dream over those seed catalogues again. But first, maybe I should have a plan? Like this gardener, I also admire companies that stand up to huge agribusinesses like Monsanto.

At ode magazine, I found some heartening news about a village in India going up against industrial giant W.R. Grace and the U.S. Department of Agriculture over rights to the neem tree and winning! Isn't that mah-velous, dah-ling?

And here's a very funny photo-essay on how to decorate and enjoy your Christmas tree--from the point of view of two very active cats. Brought back memories of some of the critters I have lived with over the years.