April is National Gardening Month

April is National Gardening Month

Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years. April is National Gardening Month and a good time to plant a garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For those who lacked the motivation in the past to garden, consider these benefits: Economic Vegetable gardening is an excellent way to save…

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Overcome poor soil, lack of space with straw bale gardening

Overcome poor soil, lack of space with straw bale gardening

Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Straw bale gardening combines container gardening and raised-bed gardening into one green-thumb package. You can grow many vegetables, fruits and flowers in a straw bale garden, Trinklein said. Cool-season varieties can…

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