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Let me show you how to transplant your cole crops into your straw bale garden! Yes, it’s a late season but better late than never. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and give is a nice harvest of cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli and kohlrabi! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook…
Are some of your bale garden bales starting to sag, tilt or tip over? Now worries, guys! My step-brother Skippy and I will show you how to fix your tipping bales the easy way. Thanks for watching! 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/…
Just a quick update to what’s been going on in the Brew City Garden! It’s been a very cold and soggy couple of weeks in Brew City but we are supposed to get a break in the weather just in time for Memorial Day weekend and we are about to GET TO WORK in the…
Check out the newest members of the Straw Bale Gardening Collaboration 2019! Hummingbird Hill Homespun Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMvYeeBl9lMXqzKYFfUd67g PG Nano Farm Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDc_GF-wx6bzh8gBf1dnIA Our other participants: Brainstorm Acres Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv4AZmVDrCvkNx6aWKqw5mA Essayons Family Garden Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5I86nDx8QvkKeVtxk2l9vg Be sure to follow everyone this year for our 2019 straw bale gardening collaboration to see experienced and novice bale gardeners…
Join our Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGlobalSBGCollective/ Please be our newest guest at the Collective! Join in the conversation and share your videos, pictures and experience ( or lack of ) with the rest of the bale gardening community! Give help, get help and enrich the community with new ideas and techniques! Check out our Facebook…
In this episode I show you how you can sow peas and other medium to large size seeds into your bales. I will also share another little tip to make sure they stay there! Thanks for watching! 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/…
In this episode I show you how to direct sow small seeds in your bale garden. There are a few important tips to successfully sowing small seeds in your bale garden. After you watch this video you will know all the ins and outs to getting great germination and growth in your bale garden. Thanks…
In this quick snip-it I show you just how great the straw bale greenhouse is working out for me. This straw bale greenhouse is an absolute winner and I will definitely start using this method from now on! Thanks for stopping by the Brew City Gardener channel! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our…
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…
Tobacco Seed Giveaway: (ENDED) Happy 2019, Brew Crew! I just wanted to pop my head out of my hybernation hole and say hellow. We are gearing up for the 2019 growing season and I’m testing my grow set up and getting ready to sow my first seeds. Make sure you stick around to see all…
In this episode we finally harvest our Yacon. Yacon is a root crop native to South America and has many uses and benefits. With the right techniques this plant can be grown in colder climates and I show you the results! Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/ Join our Facebook group -…
In this episode we sow our fall plantings of garlic for next year’s harvest. This year I’m changing things up a bit. In years past I have always sown my garlic traditionally in a soil garden bed. This year I am using the amazing power of straw gardening so we can compare results and see…
In this episode we check to see how well our potatoes did in our used straw garden. The results were a bit surprising to say the least. Check it out! Thanks for watching! 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…
In this episode we take a look at the straw bale gardens and containers as we slide into late summer and prepare for fall. All-in-all everything looks pretty good and the harvest is steady. Kick back, relax and take a stroll through the Brew City Garden. Thanks for watching! Check out our Facebook Page!: https://www.facebook.com/brewcitygardener/…
