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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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 Posted - Oct 20 2014 : 9:15:30 PM
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I put out Crimson Clover seed on about 1/4 acre today.
I'll be getting my first beehive next year and I want the flowers for them. Plus, my goats will enjoy it, too. If the goats like it too much I might have to plant up to 1/2 acre.
The turkeys and chickens were following me around and eating the seeds. Hopefully, they left enough behind to sprout and take root.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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csmartyonline
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Carole
Clarksville
TN
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2014 : 05:16:05 AM
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Oct 21 2014 : 12:18:40 PM
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It is so pretty. I like the white clover, too. But the red is just so striking. Red is my happy color. I use it as accents in every room of my house.
I'm thinking about going scatter some in the ditches down our country road. It would be so pretty and make everybody happy. Well, if not everybody, at least me!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2014 : 1:53:21 PM
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In Grayson County, north central Texas, along Hwy 75 into OK the state sows crimson clover along with blue bonnets. Very pretty.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Country Yankee Gal
Farmgirl in Training
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Rosemarie
Charleston area
South Carolina
USA
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Posted - Oct 29 2014 : 2:35:40 PM
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I used crimson clover as a cover crop last year in my raised beds. I didn't get to see it bloom (I had to turn it under for spring planting), but I had a bunch of seed left over and spread that in the bare spots in my yard. I love clover, and my yard has tons of white clover. I'm looking forward to seeing the red blooms among the white ones this coming spring.
As a note, clover is a legume so it fixes nitrogen into the soil. It's also a great addition to the compost pile - when you cut your grass/clover combo. And it draws the bees!!! I love it!
Rosemarie, Farmgirl #6055
~ Planting Yankee roots in Southern soil
www.sanctuarygardener.com
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Oct 30 2014 : 2:05:00 PM
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I bought a 50 pound bag when I bought the clover. So, I have so much left over even after seeding my pasture area.
I went driving down the country road that leads to our home and I threw seed out into the ditches. I hope it sets. Won't it be so pretty to come home like I'm being welcomed down the 'red carpet'?!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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