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May 21, 2017 5:39 AM CST
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Name: Three guesses...
Decatur, IL (Zone 6a)
I came across a cover crop mix of "Midwest Wildflowers" which looks interesting.

I was thinking maybe if I got some of that, I could plant a small patch and then I could see what they do and which ones I like! What do you think? They're not all short. They have tall ones and short ones and all different colors or even just mixes of blue or red or whatever.

I remember seeing a cover crop mix with red poppies and yellow and then big tall purple flowers and it was beautiful. Made me want to run out into it and do that "Sound of Music" thing, LOL!
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May 28, 2017 6:00 AM CST
Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
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That is a great idea!
Those mixes can give you an idea on which wildflowers grow well in your area. Then you can order separate varieties and make your own mix. Keep us posted as to how it turns out?
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May 28, 2017 4:40 PM CST
Name: kathy
Michigan (Zone 4b)
near St. Clair MI
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I am interested, too, @cindysue. We have 11 acres of [formerly farmed] acreage and yesterday my husband casually asked if he plowed, disked and raked the field, what kind of flower seeds would I plant? I almost fell off my chair. Good grief, I save seeds but I don't have nearly enough for that. Looking for suggestions. Annuals, perennials, it could even be a multi-year project.
"Things won are done, joy's soul lies in the doing." Shakespeare
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May 29, 2017 5:54 AM CST
Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)
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You may want to check out American Meadows as they specialize in wildflower seeds and they sell them by the pound. Once you get a few established--they will reseed themselves.
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May 29, 2017 6:04 AM CST
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Name: Three guesses...
Decatur, IL (Zone 6a)
katesflowers said:I am interested, too, @cindysue. We have 11 acres of [formerly farmed] acreage and yesterday my husband casually asked if he plowed, disked and raked the field, what kind of flower seeds would I plant? I almost fell off my chair. Good grief, I save seeds but I don't have nearly enough for that. Looking for suggestions. Annuals, perennials, it could even be a multi-year project.


Well HE'S a KEEPER, eh? OMG - I can just imagine - that's going to be AWESOME! Have you decided? There are SO many to CHOOSE from!!
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May 29, 2017 6:06 AM CST
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Name: Three guesses...
Decatur, IL (Zone 6a)
CarolineScott said:You may want to check out American Meadows as they specialize in wildflower seeds and they sell them by the pound. Once you get a few established--they will reseed themselves.


And won't THAT be glorious!! They have such a huge selection, my head is spinning!
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May 29, 2017 10:55 AM CST
Name: kathy
Michigan (Zone 4b)
near St. Clair MI
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Wow - thank you!
I'll keep you posted
"Things won are done, joy's soul lies in the doing." Shakespeare
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