It’s my favorite time of the year – gardening season!!! Well, almost. The soil temperature has been too cold to even plant peas but my basement is full of beautiful little seedlings just doing what they were designed to do – grow!Continue Reading
Hay vs. Straw in the Garden: Which is Better for Mulch?
Hay vs. Straw in the Garden
Search the internet for information on using hay vs. straw as mulch, and you’ll see statements like these: “I’ve never made the mistake of using hay”, or “Straw makes great mulch – or, for that matter, a great addition to your compost pile; hay does not”, and “I inadvertently asked for hay instead of straw one year and that slip of the tongue turned into a nightmare.”Continue Reading