by
JOEL KARSTEN
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Mike Pomeranz says "...neat ideas there..."
Is your bad soil destroying your opportunity to provide a bountiful, inexpensive, healthy source of food for your family? Try substituting straw bales and see how easy growing a splendid garden can be.
One horticulturist hopes to spread the word on a farm-inspired form of container gardening.
Joel Karsten email: joelkarsten@comcast.net
800-901-9902 eFax 206-333-1217
Story Leads / Discussion Starters
- Quick overview of Straw Bale Gardening
- Soil vs Growing Media
- Composting drives Straw Bale success
- Who should try Straw Bale Gardening?
- Grow 120 Italian dinners for $10
Why is Straw Bale Gardening taking root?
- Anyone can do it, no heavy lifting involved
- "Raised" bale means less bending over
- Can be done 100% organically
- Less insect and disease infestation
- Perfect for Seniors and Wheelchair users
- It's a hit with beginning gardeners and kids
Why is the interest in Gardening driven by a lousey economy?
- Inexpensive source of healthy food
- Family activities extend outdoors
- Investing in the home verses vacationing
- The feeling of accomplishment is inspiring
| Biography |
Gardening is in his blood! Born and raised on a tree nursery and crop farm in Southwestern MN, Joel has been planting and harvesting every season he remembers being alive! He holds a Bachelor of Science from the U of MN in Horticulture Science, and is also a Certified Nursery Professional through the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. His academic achievements, however, are far surpassed by the knowledge gained through the lifelong lessons in gardening he attended with his Grandma Josephine, and his father "Big" Glen. His infectious spirit, and outgoing personality, make his media appearances fun and exciting, and most of the time the audience ends up learning a thing or two as well. Joel twitters and blogs regularly, and has authored several simple guides to gardening, including "A Guide To Straw Bale Gardening." |
