Larry, there is BFG Supply in Brookfield that sells Fafard Aged Pine Bark in 2.8 cubic foot bags that would work fine in the 511. 19775 Sommers Dr, Brookfield, WI - (262) 797-6482. It's highway robbery prices at $12 or so per bag, but it's all I can find this year.

Also there is Reinders in Waukesha and Madison and other areas that has Turface MVP. Last time I purchased it was $10 per 50lb bag (1.4 cubic feet). The one closest to BFG is 2343 Pewaukee Road (HWY J) Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 524-0200

The Oil Dry you have to test in water overnight. I haven't found any in Wisconsin that works. It soaks up water and reverts to mud.

Perlite can be had in 4 cubic foot bags from Stein's Garden Centers with several Wisconsin locations. Last I checked it was 16 or 18 dollars. There is one in 2220 East Moreland Boulevard Waukesha,WI 53186 Phone: (262) 797-7070 (kinda near Reinders) and one near BFG at 14845 West Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: (262) 783-2323. Call ahead to make sure they have it as they warehouse it for the winter instead of leaving it in the stores.

The bark you have is too large to be useful in containers. You would be watering contstantly.

Justaguy,

Thanks for the information and the sources in the area.

Larry