Straw Bale Gardening is a great way to enjoy gardening – no matter where you live! It is the perfect low-maintenance way to enjoy fresh vegetables all summer long. Here is a look at all of our top Straw Bale Gardening Articles below:

Yes, you really can grow your own fresh food - even if you happen to live in a small space! Contrary to what many believe, you don't need a huge backyard or a big garden to grow fresh vegetables. In fact, you hardly need any space at all. Our experimental 5 Gallon Bucket Planter Box…

Growing vegetables in straw bales is an easy, low-maintenance method to grow nearly any vegetables anywhere. Especially if you don't have access to wide open garden space! Finding the space and time to plant a vegetable garden can be a challenge for many. Whether living in an small urban home with limited outdoor space, or…

Without a doubt, one of the most successful garden experiments we have ever trialed in our garden here at the OWG farm is the growing of cucumbers in straw bales. In fact, ever since our first attempt three years back, it has become a staple planting method for cucumbers in our garden each year. A…

When it comes to growing an incredible harvest of cucumbers, it's hard to beat growing straw bale cucumbers. It is quite simply one of the easiest, low-maintenance methods around. And, for us, it has produced a record harvest for two years running. Ever since planting and writing about our first straw bale cucumber experiment in…

Growing a garden in straw bale garden crates is a perfect solution for those short on space, good soil, or time. Not only are they a wonderfully simple way to grow, they are easy to make. And, best of all, they can be made easily from 2x4's, or free from pallets! There is no doubt…

When it comes to trying to find a better way to grow cucumbers - we are always up for the challenge. After all, cucumbers are one of our family's favorite vegetables. Not only are they amazing fresh from the garden,…