Learn about the history of the round baler and the many men and companies that claimed to be the first to create a functional ...

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In this intriguing video, we explore the fate of bales of straw and cane when left unattended over time. Discover the natural processes that occur, from decomposition to habitat creation for various ...

An idea coupled with the artistic talent of Darla Hoff and daughter Savannah Hoff transforms a few simple items into a vibrant, showstopping work of art. Their canvas is four round straw bales. The ...

Straw bale gardens work well for veggies, herbs, and flowers but not perennials or larger plants. Bales need to be conditions for at least 12 days with water and fertilizer before planting. Plant ...

Sharon Van Hassel still remembers the laughter, the meals and the dirt flying through the air roughly 25 years ago as she, her late husband and neighbors built a home, straw bale by straw bale. That’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's common for would-be gardeners to get discouraged from starting a garden for a variety of reasons, ending up staring wistfully at endless ...