Re: California poppies

paul@nevco.k12.ca.us,Internet. writes:
>I've gotten great results creating wildflower meadows with this
>combination. I plant both seeds together a few weeks after the beginning
>of the wet season, which here is late November or early December. As any
>one knows who has grown wildflowers (especially lupines) from seed,
>there are a few tricks to maximizing success with germination. If
>anyone's interested, I can share some tips. It's easy to find seed
>sources, but I'll mention our own national organic farm supply company
>in nearby Grass Valley: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply, 110 Spring Hill
>Drive, Grass Valley, CA, 95945. Their free catalog lists numerous native
>wildflower seeds in bulk, some great wildflower seed combos and some
>standard perennial mixes. The prices are great, too. I've created a
>gorgeous 1,000 square foot l. nanus and E. californica meadow for about
>$15 and a few hours of soil preparation (vital).


Hmm, im thinking a mix like that would be great in the backyard. Even
thought the dogs do run around out there, they dont venture too far into
the yard because they dislike the foxtails that pop-up (they still wouldnt
follow me out even when i cut the weeds back).
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