Step-by-Step Guides
Clear, detailed instructions with photos showing exactly what to do at each stage — no guesswork needed.
What You Can Expect
Visual Learning
High-quality photos and videos showing real gardens, real problems, and real solutions from our own tests.
Tool Recommendations
Exact tools and supplies we use, where to get them, and why they work better than alternatives.
Crop-Specific Advice
Tailored techniques for different vegetables, from tomatoes and peppers to herbs and leafy greens.
Troubleshooting Help
Common problems, practical fixes, and how to prevent issues before they hurt your harvest.
Seasonal Calendars
When to start, when to plant, when to harvest — timed perfectly for maximum yields in your area.
Tutorials in Development
Bale Preparation & Conditioning
The 14-day process that transforms straw bales into perfect growing medium. Includes timing, feeding schedules, and troubleshooting tips.
Planting Techniques by Crop
How to plant different vegetables in bales for maximum success. Spacing, depth, support systems, and companion planting strategies.
Watering & Nutrition Systems
Simple irrigation setups, feeding schedules, and how to maintain perfect moisture without overwatering or underfeeding.
Layout & Design Planning
How to arrange bales for maximum productivity, accessibility, and visual appeal. Includes templates for different space sizes.
Season Extension Techniques
Stretch your growing season with simple covers, cold frames, and protection methods that work with bale gardens.
End-of-Season & Composting
What to do when the growing season ends. How to harvest the incredible compost your bales become.
Launch Timeline
We're building these tutorials the right way — testing everything multiple times before we publish. Here's our planned rollout:
July 2025
Foundation Series
Bale prep, basic planting, and watering fundamentals — everything you need to get started successfully.
August 2025
Crop-Specific Guides
Detailed tutorials for tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and leafy greens — the crops that perform best in bales.
September 2025
Advanced Techniques
Season extension, troubleshooting, layout optimization, and maximizing yields from your bale garden.