Hugelkultur

http://lifehacker.com/5880237/hugelkultur-can-create-irrigation+free-garden-beds

I want to try this.

I have plenty of old firewood that could be used.

New USDA Hardiness Zone Map

http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

We are still 5b.

Recycled Wood

http://www.makeitmissoula.com/2012/01/how-to-recycle-wood/

Some interesting ideas on how to incorporate twigs, branches, logs, etc. into the garden.

Compost Tea Substitute

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/Orchid-Fertilizing-Newsletter_vq4596.htm

Interesting idea to use old diluted coffee as a substitute for compost tea.

I am going to try this.

Hairy Woodpecker in the Garden

There was a hairy woodpecker in the garden this morning.

We get downy woodpeckers and red-bellied woodpeckers every day, but very unusual to see a hairy woodpecker in the garden.

Clyde Wallenfang, RIP

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?n=clyde-g-wallenfang&pid=155529039

He was one of the original Wisconsin MGVs.

Botanophilia

http://www.botanophilia.blogspot.com/

Based in Oostburg, WI.