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Straw bale gardening has a small but steady following. Historically, it has been used for a long time, but fell out of favor as more traditional gardening practices developed. In recent years it has seen increased interest but so far it is mostly a novelty form of gardening. Is this a technique we should all be using? | Straw bale gardening has a small but steady following. Historically, it has been used for a long time, but fell out of favor as more traditional gardening practices developed. In recent years it has seen increased interest but so far it is mostly a novelty form of gardening. Is this a technique we should all be using? | ||
In this post I’ll look at the claimed benefits and examine the pros and cons of the system. | In this post I’ll look at the claimed benefits and examine the pros and cons of the system. | ||
=====The Basics Of Straw Bale Gardening===== | |||
[https://insteading.com/blog/straw-bale-gardening/ by Marlene Affeld 21/12/20 Insteading] | |||
An ancient gardening technique dating back to the Romans, straw bale gardening is a simple concept. As a straw bale starts to decompose or break down, it turns into a raised, compostable, 40-gallon planter that’s ideal for growing vegetables. Straw bale gardens are inexpensive, easy to set up, easy to maintain, and biodegradable. | |||
