Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales: Easy Planting, Less Weeding, Early Harvests. A Storey BASICS® Title

Name: Growing Vegetables in Straw Bales: Easy Planting, Less Weeding, Early Harvests. A Storey BASICS® Title
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Rating: 4.5 (394 reviews)
Author: Craig LeHoullier

by Craig LeHoullier

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4.5 stars from 394 reviews

Published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC.Published 2015-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You have limited garden space or poor soil and want a concrete, low-cost system that actually works.
You're tired of fighting weeds and want gardening to feel easier, not harder.
You're a practical beginner who learns best from step-by-step instructions rather than theory.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for organic certification or want to avoid all synthetic inputs in your growing method.
You prefer traditional in-ground gardening and aren't interested in experimenting with alternatives.
You need a comprehensive guide to every vegetable ever grown, rather than focused straw bale technique.

About this book

Straw bale gardening offers an inexpensive, low-maintenance method for growing vegetables in a small space. The basic requirements are a bale of straw, fertilizer, and vegetable seeds. Craig LeHoullier provides step-by-step instructions covering the complete process: sourcing straw, setting up the bale, planting seeds, managing weeds and pests, and harvesting your crops.

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