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This gardening technique involves using straw bales as planters. If you’ve poor quality or hard soil in your garden and growing vegetables has always been a challenge, this is a great solution. | This gardening technique involves using straw bales as planters. If you’ve poor quality or hard soil in your garden and growing vegetables has always been a challenge, this is a great solution. | ||
The straw bales are just like the ones you’ll find on farms. They heat up quickly due to decomposition so they’re a great growing method for the cold Scottish climate and actually help to extend the growing season. | The straw bales are just like the ones you’ll find on farms. They heat up quickly due to decomposition so they’re a great growing method for the cold Scottish climate and actually help to extend the growing season. | ||
=====How to Get Started with Straw Bale Gardening===== | |||
[https://empressofdirt.net/straw-bale-gardening/ by Melissa J. Will 22/10/21] | |||
Straw bale gardening advocates say it is an excellent solution for many gardeners around the world providing an economical, flood-resistant way to grow veggies and other annuals right where you want them. | |||
This information comes from Joel Karsten, the creator of this gardening method and author of several books including Straw Bale Solutions and Straw Bale Gardens Complete. If you prefer wood raised beds, this has information on the best wood to choose and there are free building plans here. | |||
