Use Straw As A Foundation For Raised Beds How about harnessing the simplicity of straw to foster your raised plant beds?

Straw bale gardening is especially useful in situations ... estimates about a ½ cubic foot of potting mix per bale). Use your trowel to dig a hole in the bale, spacing the plants according ...

This week's Master Gardener column offers advice for covering plants for winter — and the best materials to use — as well as pruning tips.