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  • From: "Jill Taylor Bussiere" <jdt AT itol.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] clover, bees and strawberrie - was New Member Biography
  • Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:28:33 -0500

Marie,
Would bees like Dutch White Clover? I find it is an excellent cover
between rows, or great to use to revitalize soil in between planting. It
turns over easily, and is pretty tender to incorporate into the soil. It is
low to the ground as well.
Jill, Wisconsin




> Regards to the list:
>
> I am happy to see all the new people here. Don't worry Dave, it will
> slow down - during the summer it is usually very quiet around here.
> Sometimes we even think the list isn't working.
>
> We are getting our first bees next week. I have been cautioned not to
> plant sweet clover because it takes over and you can't get rid of it. I
> saw where you seeded your meadow to alsike clover. I am wondering if
> that would be a good clover to use as a living mulch between rows of
> tomatoes plus make the bees happy.
>
> The tomatoes we planted into wet soil are blooming already and the
> "concrete" soil is softening up with every rain we get. The 2000
> strawberry plants we got into the ground last weekend have now had two
> inches of soft, steady rain and they're looking great. Right now, it
> looks like we won't have to take the plant money to Las Vegas next year
> after all. Of course, there are lots more hurdles to cross before
> strawberry time next year.
>
> Welcome everyone!
>
> Marie in Missouri







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