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Check out Independence Acres Homestead here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5ZR8RNyf36LB_MMu6_NAQ In this episode I show you how I build a straw bale greenhouse! This is a super fast and easy greenhouse made out of straw bales. You could build this as big or small as you want and you can move it or break it down in no…
In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we check the bales to see if the internal conditioning of the bales has slowed down/cooled down enough to be able to sow seeds or transplant. It looks like the Brew City Garden is having a great conditioning period this growing season! Thanks for watching! Check…
This introduction starts the 2019 collaboration of Youtube straw bale gardeners from all across God’s green Earth. This is our opportunity to band together and offer education and insights into the world of bale gardening. I’m honored to work with experienced bale gardeners and novices alike to share our experiences in the relatively new and…
In this installment we cover day ten of the bale garden conditioning process. Day ten of the bale garden conditioning process is our last active day of bale conditioning. We just add 1 cup (approximately 200 grams) of a BALANCED fertilizer of your choice. The bales are already full of nitrogen and micro nutrients from…
In this installment of the bale conditioning series we cover days seven, eight and nine of the bale conditioning process. During these three days we add one quarter of a cup (50 grams) of high nitrogen fertilizer to each bale and water it in with one gallon (4 liters) of water per bale. Be sure…
In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day six of the conditioning process. On day six we just add one gallon (4 liters) of water to each bale and nothing more. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your best success with the bale gardening method. Thanks…
In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day five of the conditioning process. On day three we add one half cup of high nitrogen fertilizer to each bale and water it in with one gallon (4 liters) of water. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your…
In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day four of the conditioning process. On day four we just add one gallon (4 liters) of water to each bale and nothing more. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your best success with the bale gardening method. Thanks…
In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day three of the conditioning process. On day three we add one half cup of high nitrogen fertilizer to each bale and water it in with one gallon (4 liters) of water. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your…
In this installment of the bale conditioning series we discuss day two of the process. On day two we just add approximately 1 gallon (4 liters) of water to each bale and nothing else. Be sure to follow along for the whole process to ensure your best success with the bale gardening method. Thanks for…
**NOTE** I STATED THAT YOU SHOULD ADD 2 LITERS OF WATER TO EACH BALE. THAT’S INCORRECT IT SHOULD BE 4 LITERS! PLEASE EXCUSE MY POOR AMERICAN CONVERSION** LOL…. In this installment of the bale garden conditioning series we cover day one of the conditioning process. On day one we will add 1 cup (100 grams)…
In this installment of the Straw Bale Conditioning series I discuss the types of conditioning fertilizers you may want to use. I also show you the conditioning fertilizer that I use and why I use it. Please note that when I say “traditional” fertilizers I am referring to “conventional chemical fertilizers” that are most commonly…
In this episode I show you how to set up your bale garden. I show you how to properly position your bales, how to position your entire garden to get the most sun and how to keep weeds out of your bales. I also discuss soaking your bales with water for a few days to…
In this video I give an brief introduction to bale gardening, the pros and cons and how it works! For more information and resources see the links I have provided: “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/240078123387778/?source_id=269305373627042 The Brew City Gardener Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ For our friends in Australia and U.K. (metric) https://www.facebook.com/strawbalegardeningaustralia/…
Are you ready to start your straw bale garden but you aren’t sure how to find bales for your garden? I have a few tips to help you find bales for your garden or anything else you may need straw bales or hay bales. Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to the “Brew City Gardener” channel…
What else is there to say? Spring is officially here and I just had to venture outside for some quick commentary and an (ugly) garden tour. Thanks for being a part of the Brew City Garden! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign…
In this episode I have to give respect to Joel Karsten; the “Godfather” of the straw bale gardening technique and give thanks for introducing the world to a whole new way to garden. Check out Joel’s Tedx Talk here: https://youtu.be/bTXdelF5xH0 Find Joel’s Books and Bale Buster Products here: https://strawbalegardens.com/ They can also be found on…
See the new updated high quality version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/tlj_s5uksEA In this video we discuss the final step in the conditioning process. On the 10th day we add 1 full cup of a balanced fertilizer to prime the bales and create a nutrient rich environment to grow our plants and vegetables!…
See the updated high quality version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/9wHT8zatx60 In this video we cover days 7, 8 and 9 of the conditioning process. During these 3 days we switch to adding a quarter of a cup of high nitrogen fertilizer and water it in. We’re almost complete and ready to plant…
See the new high quality version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/cEDA-elsD0k We cover day 6 of the conditioning process where we just add 1 gallon of water per bale. We also take the temperature of a few bales and give a hint to a future series at Brew City Gardener! Check out our…
See the new high quality version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/R1tTZzGsv4Q In this video we cover day 5 of the conditioning process. Today we add 1/2 cup of high nitrogen fertilizer and 1 gallon of water per bale. We take the temperature of a couple bales to see how well the micro-organisms are…
See the new high quality version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/wge6MNXi8sw In this video we cover day four of the conditioning process. Today we add 1 gallon of water per bale and nothing more. I also cover some basics of bale spacing, trellising and what to do with last season’s bales. Check out…
See the high quality updated version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/A56wvgHEPQM In this video we cover day 3 of the conditioning process and how it effects the bales. Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group – “The Global Straw Bale Gardener’s Collective” https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Sign up for Ebates here and earn…
See the high quality updated version of this video in UltraHD here: https://youtu.be/Ta7lcooMq1o In this video we cover day 2 of the straw bale conditioning process. On day 2 we water each bale with approximately 1 gallon per bale. No fertilizer is applied on day 2. Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook…
See the new high quality version of this video in Ultra High Definition Here: https://youtu.be/y97RETpNhoM Video 3 in the Introduction to Straw Bale Gardening Series at the Brew City Garden. In this video we cover the first day of the seasoning process. Like, comment and subscribe to see the whole process from beginning to harvest!…
See the Update Version of this Video in Higher Quality and High Definition here: https://youtu.be/WufbmL9yLXI The second video in the Introductions to straw bale gardening series at the Brew City Garden. In this video we discuss bales, placement and what types of nitrogen fertilizers work best for conditioning the bales. Check out our Facebook Page!:…
