Straw gardening

Today we have a great article by a wonderful friend of mine, Melana MacLeod. For anyone who has wanted to know how to or is curious about straw bale gardening then you will love this post! Enjoy! Straw Bale Gardening by Melana MacLeod Straw Bale Gardening...Part 1 I had been asked to blog about Straw Bale Gardening. Can you say "easier than dirt"? In fact, you do NOT plant in the ground....you plant in bales of Straw. It's easy, you can garden anywhere and in any climate. It's also great for…

Straw bale gardening is a wonderful way to grow a few plants in a tiny space and have a fully-compostable garden at your disposal. While easy, there are a few common mistakes that happen in straw bale gardening. Let's take a look at some of them here. Starting Too Soon or Too Late Remember that

Straw is a beneficial material for mulching vegetable gardens that can drastically reduce time spent weeding and watering. Learn more on Gardener’s Path.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, straw bale planting is easy and fun for the whole family. From tomatoes to spinach, plenty of vegetables can be grown in these unique planters.

If you're thinking about growing vertically in straw bales but don't know where to get started, this guide can help you with some simple tips.

How to get started with straw bale gardening for beginners who want to grow vegetables and other annuals.

Never let a bale of straw go unused, not when there are so many amazing things you could be doing with it! Here are 19 ways you can use straw in the garden.

When it comes to the use of hay vs. straw in gardening, there is often quite a bit of confusion. A lot of gardeners think of hay and straw as the same thing, or at least close to the same thing, and think they can be used interchangeably. They are not and can not. Both hay and straw are available in bale form, which only adds to the confusion. Both are also useful in the garden, but there are some important differences between hay and straw. What is Hay? Hay is a crop cut and baled from…

Discover all the advantages of Straw Bale Gardening from the original pioneer of this method, Joel Karsten. Watch >85 free videos. Forum Q&A.

After having success with my first straw bale, it was time to start seeds in them.