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I transplanted some of these sprouts and have left the remainder in place out of curiosity; they seem to be doing OK, perhaps I'll hit them with some compost tea before spring. | I transplanted some of these sprouts and have left the remainder in place out of curiosity; they seem to be doing OK, perhaps I'll hit them with some compost tea before spring. | ||
One of the earliest to sprout, that has been in good soil, has already set seed, so apparently it's spring wheat. Most have remained largely in the shade, and aren't very developed at all. It's interesting. | One of the earliest to sprout, that has been in good soil, has already set seed, so apparently it's spring wheat. Most have remained largely in the shade, and aren't very developed at all. It's interesting. | ||
=====What is straw bale gardening? Experts explain this alternative growing method===== | |||
[https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-is-straw-bale-gardening by Holly Crossley 3/12/23 HOMES & GARDENS] | |||
When thinking about growing crops and flowers at home, planting into bales of decomposing straw probably isn't the first approach that springs to mind. But, the concept offers a huge amount of benefits – and has gained popularity across multiple countries as a result. | |||
It may seem like a novel way of starting a vegetable garden. And Joel Karsten, the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardens® method, says that, 32 years ago, nobody had ever heard of such a thing. | |||
