After a terrible infestation of squash bugs last year, I have moved the squash patch to the south side of the house (so opposite side) th...

I had some struggles last year with the hay bale gardens.  This picture below shows mouse melons in August, a time when they should have ...

I was thrilled with the few hay bales that I tried out for gardening last year.  They were amazing for the summer squash and cucumber pla...

I decided to try hay bale (or straw bale) gardening for the same reasons I built raised gardens - partly for aesthetics, but mainly to av...