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Straw bale gardening is becoming a popular method for growing vegetables and flowers, especially in places with poor soil or limited space. Here are the main advantages:
- Improved Soil Conditions
- Better Drainage and Water Retention
- Extended Growing Season
- Raised Height - Easier on the Body
- Natural Composting
- Versatility and Portability: SeT Up Almost Anywhere
- Fewer Soil-Borne Diseases
- Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
- Ideal for Many Crops
In this workshop you will:
- Learn how to use straw bales as a raised bed
- Eliminate the need for tilling or digging
- Grow abundant plants in a limited space
- Discover easy, productive and regenerative tools for a small farm or garden
LOCATION:
St. Thomas Episcopal Parish
14300 St. Thomas Church Road
Upper Marlboro, MD
Workshop will be held in the first floor meeting hall.
DATE & TIME:
Sunday April 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WORKSHOP FEE: $10 REGISTER BELOW
The Workshop Presenter
Ebony Malone has been successfully growing herbs, flowers and vegetables in straw bales for 3 years. As a farmer who is accustomed to growing in conventional 50’ – 100’ foot beds, Ebony Malone has supplemented the growing areas on her farm to include containers (tires, pots, buckets, bags), raised beds, garden spirals and straw bales. Straw Bale gardening is by far her favorite growing medium. Ebony attests that her plants are happy and healthy, and the neat aesthetic gives her garden character.
THE WORKSHOPS AT TAYMAN FIELD
As we celebrate our 5th anniversary year, UCFA will present a series of live, in person workshops. Additional workshops topics will include:
- Growing Herbs in Your Backyard
- Composting Tips & Tricks
- Natural Salves & Tintures
- Cooking African Crops
- and more . . . .