I have decided to start an orchard.  So far we have apple, pear, apricot and blueberry.  I am also looking to add grapes and walnuts.

So much easier to plant with the backhoe.  Remember all those instructions that say, create a hole 3′ in diameter and when you get to 18″ you think, that’s enough.  Not so with the backhoe – the best way to cheat!!

Woke up this morning to find everything was white.  Welcome to Spring, Wisconsin Style!

The thaw set in quickly.

Onions looking a little chilly!  Not often they see snow!!

Crocuses are starting to come out.

Some signs of the snow melting – there is still plenty left though.  Last year the grass needed mowing my the end of March!

Nice views of the house and countryside in February.