Helen: Yes - thanks on the gooseberries. We do grow our own - 12 bushes or so, and I pick enough for nearly 1,000 bottles of one of our hot sauce marinades (Respect Your Elderberries - gooseberries, elderberries, honey, and some Habs). I just don't have enough for the next 1,000 bottles, and it's a popular item. I've asked all the food wholesalers I know, and they can't find them for me. Aiggghhhhh!!! Good tip on the white pine blister rust. I do have a bunch of pines, and will be on the look-out. Thanks again - -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 The Chile Man * An organic farm producing hot sauce marinades, salsas, mustards, and barbecue. * Subscribe to our online newsletter at http://www.thechileman.com * Check out this article about us from The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/food/A8659-2001Jul17.html * Open Houses and Farm Tours throughout the year. See web site for details!