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Subject: Re: Wildflower Meadow
From: "jglass" <jglass@triad.rr.com>
Organization: RoadRunner - Triad
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 01 02:46:29
Message-ID: <MOD$010816.12938@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$010815.18320@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



Also try:
www.wildseedfarms.com and
www.clyderobin.com

Both have regional mixes. Both have instructions on getting going.
Now is the time to get started on next years showplace.
Good Luck!

"M& C LeBlanc" wrote in message
news:MOD$010815.18320@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
>
> Hi
> I would like to turn my "front yard" into a wildflower meadow . My "
> front yard" is about 2 acres.( I own 15 acre of land) .The first acre is
> the one I want to transform into a wildflower meadow . Where do I start?
>
> Should I till this land and start with bare earth? I do have some
> wildflowers growing there already (Lupin and Blue Flag Iris ),in two
> small patches .Grasses cover most of this area . The land is has some
> dry and moist spots .
>
> I have been looking around to see witch plants grow well around here
on
> their own. Here are some of the plants on my list : Black eye susans,Joe
> Pye Weed, Asters , Blue Flag Iris, Lupins, Musk Mallow , Tansy , and
> Goldenrod.How do I collect enough seed for a large space ? Where do you
> buy seeds for a wildflower meadow ? Should I stick to native plants only
> ?
>
> Should I try to work on a small patch and just let it grow ?
> I do have access to some machinery ,a tractor with several attachment
> (plow, bush cutter , disc , etc.. )
>
> Time and money are two of the biggest obstacles in my way . I don't
> have very much of either :0) . I would really love to hear from anyone
> who has a wild flower meadow ( big or small) .
>
> TIA
> Chris
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