I was also wondering about that frozen mint, Charlene. I think what David might be doing is either making ice cubes or freezing the mint. Washing herbs, putting them in a plastic bag, and promptly freezing them has worked fine for us on what we've tried. You also have to be prompt in making use of them after they come out of the freezer - thaw them out and they quickly, quickly decay. Just a guess as to what David is up to in his role as a dad . . . My youngest is still in college and she's a junk food hound. Oddly, she shops at the natural food store and eats all this healthy stuff with her junk from Micky d's. Best of luck to all you parents. Charlene, I think you've got what you need for some fun trials. Everyone's tastes are different. Basil has that licorice flavor and I really like it in various dishes - not my favorite for tea, however . . . I've got all those herbs except the choices of oregano. That would be where I'd go first (nah, that wasn't me you saw reaching over your fence, honest ;o). My favorite commercial product is Stash Licorice Spice - "licorice root, cinnamon, orange peel, Chinese star anise, vanilla, sarsaparilla, orange oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil, cardamom oil." And, I'm a root beer aficionado, as well. Can't grow any of what's in Stash unless I'd like to try some Russian licorice sometime - then I'll be out uprooting bushes in the yard. As it is and at this time of year, I just loosely fill my tea mug about one-half full with nice green herb leaves. Rinse a few times under the facet then fill with boiling water and allow a few minutes steeping - all it takes. I realized a few years ago that in cultures where a lot of mint is used as tea - the experienced will "stuff" their cups with fresh mint. If you think about it, what's in a tea bag probably amounts to quite a bit of bulk if it hadn't been dried first. Catnip has been a favorite for quite a few years but I think I'm ready for a little variety. What I was hoping was that a simple combination of 5 or 6 herbs, all of which I like, would give some complexity to the flavor in my cup. I am really pleased with my very first experiment. And, of course, you've gotten to know me a bit - I don't just have one of these planters . . . oh no, and there's already a few transplants in the garden. I was just trying to keep one planter close to home. digitS'

I'll bet the ladies on the mosaic forum will have a good answer for you. I know some of them have nippers and saws even. Would love to see your wall pocket project when you get it finished. Luvs

Momsgirl2 it wasn't me that asked but I am curious, I just got a Dremel and was wondering about the diamond blade if it works or not, I haven't bought the blade yet, at lowe's they are $14.00, I didn't see any at our walmart. firemansmom

Well my wet saw needs a new motor so I did manage to successfully nip 3 handles today without snapping them. I've had this idea for ages doing a project with those fancy handles but it seemed like everyone I nipped would snap on the second nip. thanks for the helpful hints p