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Wow! What a fantastic weekend we just had here in Washington! Farmers and gardeners alike were out in the beautiful sunshine, planting their first crops or at least preparing their ground. I know I got a little more sun than I should have, but I loved every minute of it! | Wow! What a fantastic weekend we just had here in Washington! Farmers and gardeners alike were out in the beautiful sunshine, planting their first crops or at least preparing their ground. I know I got a little more sun than I should have, but I loved every minute of it! | ||
One of the first things I did this weekend was teach a class on straw bale gardening (SBG) for the WSU Master Gardener Program of Thurston County. I’m a big advocate of gardening in straw bales and I love seeing the wonder in the eyes of people as they learn that they can actually grow their vegetable garden in straw bales! | One of the first things I did this weekend was teach a class on straw bale gardening (SBG) for the WSU Master Gardener Program of Thurston County. I’m a big advocate of gardening in straw bales and I love seeing the wonder in the eyes of people as they learn that they can actually grow their vegetable garden in straw bales! | ||
=====Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales===== | |||
[https://www.gardeners.com/blogs/container-gardening-articles/straw-bale-gardens-8882 by Craig LeHoullier 14/9/23 GARDENER'S SUPPLY COMPANY] | |||
Consider the humble bale of straw. Think beyond its reputation as a Halloween decoration and picture it as a productive part of your garden. The concept is simple: As the straw begins to break down, it turns into a rich, compostable planter that's ideal for growing vegetables. | |||
Although the practice of gardening in straw bales dates back to ancient times, I learned of it only a decade ago during a chance encounter with a local straw-bale guru, Kent Rogers. When my publisher asked me to write about straw-bale gardening, I tested the techniques in my own gardens and was quite impressed with the results. | |||
