[QUOTE=jtjmartin;636136]Geotek:

I would love to see some pictures if you get a chance.

I add nitrogen to my huglebeds too since they are just a couple years old. They heat up quicker in the spring and take a lot less water than my other raised beds. A huge success in Virginia clay![/QUOTE]

Is there any way to upload photos from pictures stored on my computer? I'm not experienced in posting photos, but I am willing to take and share pictures of my "mud sculptures" as some of the neighbors term them.

Hit "Go Advanced"
Select the paperclip icon for "Attachments"

You will see "Upload File from your Computer"
Hit "Browse" and find your pictures
Hit "upload"

Select the picture icon - the name of your uploaded pictures should come up.

Select what you want and insert!

Here is my version of a hugel, using rotted logs and little walls to hold the topsoil from a raised bed I am replacing. The hugel is dug 12" below grade which provides the soil for the walls.

Wow! That Georgia red clay does look like it bakes solid!

What breed of cat?

Which cat? The one on the hugel appears to be a Burmilla mix, the one stretching is an elderly Seal Point Siamese, the one sitting in my lap as I type this reply is a Maine Coon Mix.

Cross sectional view of my current Hugel
 

This photo was taken today and shows a better cross sectional view of my hugel, including the excavation into the existing ground, the stacked rotten logs, and the walls holding recycled topsoil. I use a substantial border both because it's in my front yard and to keep the tall Bermuda out which otherwise quickly invades.

You guys like hard work more than me apparently. :lol: