it is quite open (most open in the entire woods). I put the clover on heavy (way too heavy - 4# ladino, 2# of red), but I want it thick. thought about some chicory, but said the heck with it.

actually the hemlocks are on a steep (real steep - 40' straight down) bank that goes down to a seasonal stream. flags are some trees I had planted last year. I am thinking of planting a cluster of sawtooth oaks on part of plot ("upper" left corner).

next project is to get ~1 ac. cleared at my camp. need to get my dad "on board" (the concept & $$). I think it will be somewhat less work (at least hand work), especially for the size (.1 ac. vs 1 ac.). need to cut a lot of pole sized trees (take in for firewood), then get a dozer to pop & stack the stumps and grade area/expose the soil. then just lime/fert/seed.