May 28, 2015
Springfield resident Sandy Kester waters her straw-based garden. The straw bales absorb the water in large amounts, nourishing the plants within them. Kester places small amounts of soil on top of bales as well to prevent seeds from crumbling away from the bale or blowing away.
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A Bountiful Harvest in Springfield
Local area resident unearths unorthodox gardening method.
An unusual sight awaits those who venture into the front yard garden of Springfield resident Sandy Kester. Rather than viewing patches of soil, visitors can instead marvel at straw bale formations, each growing plants and vegetables from their tops.
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