Part of my "Quest" toward a more-fit me has led me to a lot of online reading -- or research or whatever you want to call it. And the more I read, the more I am coming to a preference of plant-based eating. I have never fully embraced a vegetarian or vegan approach, but I certainly see the merits of it.
So several weeks back, I decided I wanted to have a garden this summer. I grew up in a rural area, and my family always had a garden. As a young adult, I had gardens at my first two homes. But later moves brought shade or suburbia -- not much sun or not much space. Such is the case now (not much space), plus concerns about making a small garden space in our back yard and possibly digging into utility lines. Raised bed gardens and all that entailed seemed like too much work and expense. No way did I want to buy and haul border materials (stone or wood), soil, compost nutrients, etc.) to our back yard...only to find that a year or two later my enthusiasm had waned...or the spot we chose didn't get enough sun...or it was too much work for the limited amount of space I had to work with.
But then I found some online articles about straw bale gardening...and it sounded perfect!
I'm just starting "My Straw Bale Garden" blog today. Please check back frequently as I post more information and photos. Thank you, and if you have any comments, please leave one below.
Hi Cuz! I look forward to seeing how this works out for you...many people sing the praises of the bale gardens so I'm sure you'll have great luck. You are a natural gardener...have to be...it's in your genes! ;) I LOVE my raised beds (concrete blocks, two high) ....had two last year and just built three more. As you know I'm Whole Foods Plant Strong myself. I first became a Nutritarian (and that's all about nutrition, not about nuts!) and still can't call myself vegan and probably never will but I do lean a lot more in that direction as I learn more about the cruelty even toward laying hens so I'm probably 98% vegan (still wearing leather shoes and when I eat out I never intentionally eat meat or dairy but sometimes it happens and I don't freak out about it. I say I avoid animal products, dairy, oils (yes, even olive oil!) and refined sweeteners ...and for sure no artificial sweeteners besides Stevia. It's all about taking these genes I've been given and loading them with the best nutrition I can. I've been doing this for 2 years with wonderful results but I'm 62 years old so lots of things to make up for! :) Love and Best Wishes to you and Uncle Kenny,Kris!
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