Neoguy, don't worry about tangents, We want to know how your plants are responding to your particular technique. Good stuff.
Tessa, have you heard about EM (Effective Microorganisms).
Using your food scraps reminded me of it. Heres a link that might interest you. Maybe we will start a thread on it.
http://www.emtechnologynetwork.org/
Organichris, thanks for the additional info. All is appreciated.
I brewed a batch of tea last night so I'm going out today and spray my maters, fruit trees and grape vines. We may be getting more rain tomorrow so need to get it done today. Ami