No soil. No dig. No weeds. No waste.
Strawbale Gardening.
Strawbale gardening has been growing in popularity all over the world. It is exiting, eco friendly and most of all it results in cracking crops of vegetables. With strawbale gardening you do not need soil, ever. So it follows that you can have a wonderfull straw garden on almost any surface. Concrete, grass, on your drive, patio, in fact almost anywhere. Also there are no weeds. Strawbale gardening is very versatile, a bale can fit into most spaces. And a strawbale garden looks fantastic. Simon Gibbins is one of the pioneers of the method in the UK. Enjoying great success, and teaching others from all over the world.
With food prices goin up and up, more people are turning their hand at growing their own vegetables and herbs. This method gives most anyone a chance no matter what sort of space they have. Plus, a strawbale garden looks great and will surely get the neighbours talking. From an environmental point of view the method is a winner. No plastics, and no waste. When the strawbale can be used no more, it makes fantastic compost.
You can use every inch of space on the strawbale. Grow inside, on the surface and vertically. As with anything, there is a right way and a wrong way to strawbale garden. Simon has spent many years perfecting the technique. The most important part is to get your strawbales composting before you start planting or sowing. He has written a bestselling e-book that tells you all you need to know.