straw bale gardening

Overcome poor soil, lack of space with straw bale gardening

February 25, 2025 | By Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension

COLUMBIA, Mo. — You can’t grow turkey in the straw, but you can grow side dishes and floral centerpieces for a turkey dinner in the straw. Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers who are plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Straw bale gardening…