A recent article by Susan Laird in the Mountain Democrat from Placerville California, extolls her experience with Straw Bale Gardening. "For five years, I’ve enjoyed success in this unique gardening format, pioneered by horticulturalist Joel Karsten in the 1990s. This virtually weed-free method is fantastic for areas with poor or rocky soil. There is little bending. And some of the vegetables are almost too pretty to pick." 

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No Matter The Season, Straw Bale Gardening is in!

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It has been about 40 days since we planted our straw bale garden. Here is what it looks like today. Follow us on Facebook

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Great video! I like this guy, he’s funny and he tells it like it is. Jump to the last minute if you get bored, he gives a great summary!

 

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