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Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6/MA (My Page) on

Sun, Sep 17, 06 at 20:34

Hi,

I wanted to sow a cover crop and leave it in place over the winter, in my 4x4 raised beds. I was hoping for something pretty, that might turn a pretty dark maroon, or some such. Anyone have any ideas?

:-)

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Posted by terri_portland 8 NW OR (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 27, 06 at 20:20

Crimson clover is gorgeous when it blooms in the spring, and the bees love it. The foliage is green through the winter though.

Here is a link that might be useful: Crimson clover photos

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Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6/MA (My Page) on
Fri, Sep 29, 06 at 11:03

Terri, thanks for the suggestion. I think I am going to try it.

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