Gardening in Straw Bales

LoreD · September 21, 2015

I just finished Craig's new book, and have posted the review. His book will be out December 29, 2015.

When gardening guru Craig LeHoullier comes out with a new book, there is great anticipation and high expectations. I am happy to see that he has met those expectations.

Gardening in straw bales has become very popular in the last few years because elderly, disabled, children, urban gardeners, and people who can only garden on a driveway or patio would like to start gardening. Gardening is now possible for these groups of people.

I have a few must haves for How-to books, crafting books, cookbooks, or gardening books. First, talk to me like an Idiot. I must have detailed and explicit instructions, without any missing steps. I really hate it when I invest time and money in a project, and then fail because an author assumed I was more knowledgeable. Each of the steps, in preparing the bales for planting, is clearly stated, and the pictures show exactly what I need to do.

My second must have is that the book must have information for both the beginner, and the experienced gardener. This book covers ground for the beginner, but has plenty of tips for even the most experienced gardener.

He clearly states the pros and cons of gardening with bales. I need to know if this is something that I want to do, and whether it is worth the expense and time.

I have been curious about straw bale gardening, and will be adding the straw bales to my regular garden.

This book should be part of every passionate gardener's library. Especially those with disabilities (no bending and easily reached from a wheelchair), children, elderly, urban gardeners (only a driveway or a tiny concrete backyard), and patio gardeners (you haven't lived till you have carried giant bags of dirt up two flights of stairs to a third floor for an earthbox),

This book is a Must Have for my gardening library.

September 21, 2015	#1
LoreD Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 306	Gardening in Straw Bales I just finished Craig's new book, and have posted the review. His book will be out December 29, 2015. When gardening guru Craig LeHoullier comes out with a new book, there is great anticipation and high expectations. I am happy to see that he has met those expectations. Gardening in straw bales has become very popular in the last few years because elderly, disabled, children, urban gardeners, and people who can only garden on a driveway or patio would like to start gardening. Gardening is now possible for these groups of people. I have a few must haves for How-to books, crafting books, cookbooks, or gardening books. First, talk to me like an Idiot. I must have detailed and explicit instructions, without any missing steps. I really hate it when I invest time and money in a project, and then fail because an author assumed I was more knowledgeable. Each of the steps, in preparing the bales for planting, is clearly stated, and the pictures show exactly what I need to do. My second must have is that the book must have information for both the beginner, and the experienced gardener. This book covers ground for the beginner, but has plenty of tips for even the most experienced gardener. He clearly states the pros and cons of gardening with bales. I need to know if this is something that I want to do, and whether it is worth the expense and time. I have been curious about straw bale gardening, and will be adding the straw bales to my regular garden. This book should be part of every passionate gardener's library. Especially those with disabilities (no bending and easily reached from a wheelchair), children, elderly, urban gardeners (only a driveway or a tiny concrete backyard), and patio gardeners (you haven't lived till you have carried giant bags of dirt up two flights of stairs to a third floor for an earthbox), This book is a Must Have for my gardening library. __________________ Its not what you get to keep in life, its what you get to give away.