The only problem in our neighborhood is that first of all our yard is microscopic and second of all if you dig down 6 inches it's all rock and gravel. I thought about a traditional raised garden but never actually did it!
Eventually I came across the idea for straw bale gardening on mckmamas blog and I've been wanting to try it since. It seemed like the perfect answer to my gardening dilemma.
So this year I bought 2 straw bales at $5 a piece. I soaked them everyday for a month until the were cured and ready. I added about an inch of organic topsoil and fertilizer to the top of the bales. Then I planted away!
One of the great things about straw bale gardens is you can plant into the sides of the bales. I took this opportunity to plant marigolds. This is not only pretty but it also keeps animals looking for a snack away because they don't like the smell.
In one bale I planted veggies: jalapeños, green peppers, green beans, and squash. In the other I planted some herbs: oregano, cilantro, rosemary, and then some snap peas. Hopefully in a couple of months they will be overflowing with veggies and herbs.
This is what they looked like right after planting.... Happy gardening!
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