Coke seems to have a lot of properties. It is made from essential oils and is one of the few softdrinks witout preservatives. I have anumber of old Chemist's books that give recipies with variations on the theme. We even stocked for a while in our shop "Cooking with Coca-Cola" Unfortunatly it now seems out of print. The sugar in Coke should help keep nematodes down and often nematodes can make plants sick Thanks for the info. It was / is facinating Mad King Michael The Wise Michael Bailes, The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250 Australia. (OZ); International fax 61 243 651979 Phone02 4367 7322 Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/ Email: <fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au> "Everyone over 40 is responsible for their own face." *****************************************************************