Indeed yes, Marc, we would all like to see your article on organic surface cultivation when it is ready ... Do you produce a lot of your own mulch? Do you have deciduous trees? And a big question: is the prairie deminished or replenished from the wildfires which hit you so recently...? You threw us a curve with that "during my hospital stay Saturday week..." We'll have to wish you a speedy return, and all kinds of success with your confinement. There seem to be an extraordinary number of tropical cyclones which sweep across northern Australia continuously at this season. Is that a lush and fertile area..? Penny, NY . ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com