America’s Straw Bale Gardening expert and author Joel Karsten has helped thousands of gardeners with his breakthrough method of gardening.
Faced with his own challenging site for gardening after he bought his first home, Joel conducted his own research and found that Straw Bales could be a life-changing tool for today’s gardener – giving them a longer growing season and providing a sterile (weed-free) environment for vegetables and plants.
With Straw Bale Gardens, gardeners have an easier, proven way to garden – enjoying higher yields, without soil concerns, 100% organic or conventionally tended, and enjoyed in almost any location (even driveways and balconies).
People frequently assume that Straw Bale Gardening simply means sticking plants in a straw bale. Equally off base, some gardeners hollow out a straw bale and fill it with soil; turning their straw bale into a container. Neither of these methods is Straw Bale Gardening.
Recently, I had the chance to chat with Joel Karsten about the specific steps to successful Straw Bale Gardening. It all starts with a process Joel calls conditioning and he shares his formula for Successful Straw Bale Gardening.
Click here for the complete interview on 6ftmama.com