Hello. Its a windy day on the Viking Way. I have four strawbales left over from last year. They are still in good condition, so I think I will fill them all with some garlic I have left over. I intend to put eight bales in the polytunnel this year and grow chilli’s, tomatoes and courgettes in them. Have you given strawbale gardening a try yet? I have been asked several times this week about sourcing the bales. People seem to be under the impression that they are difficult to find. A bit of detective work usually turns up a local supplier. My fine local farm shop in Waddington and a local farmer are my sources. If you have a local farmer, ask him. Failing that a quick search on Google might help. More and more schools I am glad to say are teaching their children about growing vegetables. Strawbale gardening is great as a school project. The method is so very well suited to this, because you don’t need soil so you can have the strawbale veg garden on concrete or grass. Also their are no sharp tools. Please tell your local school about this method. Armed with my e-book the children will soon be picking fresh runner beans and tomatoes. I am always available for advice through the website or at (strawbalevegukman@gmail.com).
