Garden Bed preparation for Spring 2010.

[Durgan]

Garden Bed Preparation for 2010
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?KRTDN 3 September 2009 Garden Bed preparation for Spring 2010.

All weeds were removed, the ground was rototilled deeply, raked relatively even, red annual clover was planted as a cover crop. The clover seed was lightly packed into the soil. I find germination is much improved. The clover is usually Winter killed. but even if some remains rototilling in the Spring kills it. Clover fixes nitrogen, and feeds the earth worms.

[Contrary Housewife]

Where do you get red clover seed? Do feed stores commonly carry it? That's the only place I could get seed locally this time of year.

[Durgan]

Often seed/feed farm supply firms carry the seed, but it depends upon the demand. One year I had to buy 60 lbs, since the supplier wouldn't open a bag and sell me less. The seed keeps for at least three years or more from my experience.