Joybell that would be great! I'll pm to you my e-mail address.

Bobert--the stems and leaves work great, and when you use them you still have the plant left so you can make some more when the plant grows back. We make several gallons at a time and freeze them so we have it year round. (My spouse is an herbalist and sells it at local stores and the farmers market.) Cram a big pot full of the leaves and stems and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain and let it cool. You can keep it in the refrigerator pretty much indefinitely--it works even if it ferments. We freeze it in gallon jugs and keep a sprayer bottle of it on hand at all times.

On another gardening topic, have any of you tried your hand at vermiculture? I'm wondering how big a worm bed you need to feed a large home garden, and how much time and effort it takes to keep one going. I have been buying worm compost for my seedlings and potted plants and am really impressed with the results.

Pulled the mulch off the few dahlias I left in the ground last night. Hope they survived the winter.

Janie