Soil's great, but there are so many creative ways to grow plants without it. Think hydroponics, where roots chill in nutrient-rich water, or aeroponics, where they’re misted in mid-air. You can use ...

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Straw bales are often used for fall decorating, but did you know you also can turn them into a budget-friendly raised bed garden for growing vegetables, herbs, and annual flowers? Once winter sets in, ...

Farmer Stanley Wise will present a program about Gardening with Hay Bales on the second Saturday, March 9, at 10:30. He will give information about being successful at preparing the bales and then ...

So it's time to plant and you haven't even tilled your garden yet, or maybe don't even have a garden space to till. Straw bales can offer a temporary planting option to see you through the season.

Straw bale gardens work well for veggies, herbs, and flowers but not perennials or larger plants. Bales need to be conditions for at least 12 days with water and fertilizer before planting. Plant ...