Strawbale gardens

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Well.. so far not TERRIBLY impressed.
BUT, it's been SO rainy - maybe things will improve with some sunshine.
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The garden - grass is growing GREAT!!!

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spinach bale #1

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Mixed greens

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Spinach bale #2
 

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Re-ran the soaker hose to get better coverage...not that it's been needed lately with all the rain we've been getting. Also put up the cattle panel trellis.
(the bucket in the back is just catching drips - no sense wasting water on sawdust)
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Tomatoes and marigolds
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spinach
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some mixed greens - almost time for a salad!
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What a nice garden. Next yr. I'm going to add more bales.
Why do you put marigolds with the tomatoes??
 

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I had heard that they were helpful to keep bugs away.. but they are NOT liking the SBG thing and have all shriveled up and are quickly heading toward dead. I didn't think anything could kill marigolds. Apparently this will.
 
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