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[https://northerngardener.org/straw-bale-gardening-gains-popularity/ by Joel Karsten 21/2/13 Northern Gardener] | [https://northerngardener.org/straw-bale-gardening-gains-popularity/ by Joel Karsten 21/2/13 Northern Gardener] | ||
The straw-bales method has several advantages. The conditioning process heats up the interior of the bales, so when you plant tomatoes or other heat-loving vegetables into them, their roots are kept warmer. Last year, I grew tomatoes in the ground in my garden and in two straw bales. The straw-bale tomatoes were about two weeks ahead of the ones in the ground all season and ended up producing more fruit. They had no disease problems and because the bales were off the ground, they weren’t bothered by the many critters that inhabit my garden. | The straw-bales method has several advantages. The conditioning process heats up the interior of the bales, so when you plant tomatoes or other heat-loving vegetables into them, their roots are kept warmer. Last year, I grew tomatoes in the ground in my garden and in two straw bales. The straw-bale tomatoes were about two weeks ahead of the ones in the ground all season and ended up producing more fruit. They had no disease problems and because the bales were off the ground, they weren’t bothered by the many critters that inhabit my garden. | ||
=====Straw Bale Gardening Is Easier Than You Think—Here's What to Know===== | |||
[https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/garden-ideas/a30475711/how-to-start-a-straw-bale-garden/ by Arricca Elin SanSone 17/2/21 Country Living] | |||
Terrible garden soil? Or even no soil? No problem. Yes, you can garden! Straw bale gardening uses a bale as the medium in which you plant. You won't have to dig in rocky or hard soil, and it creates cheap, raised beds. At the end of the season, you can compost the bales, so it’s the ultimate in sustainable gardening. It's ideal for vegetable gardens, but you also can grow ornamental flowers. | |||
