Things continue to be downright wintry around here, so there’s not much to report on soil moisture status or plant growth. Pond has returned to normal depth with a combination of groundwater recharge, precip and the fact that they’ve drained back the excess water in the bogs, relying on a 10” ice cap to protect the vines until warmer weather. Wildlife activity is normal, although coyotes are making their presence known a bit more than usual