Free Classes Today on Straw Bale Gardening

Roseville's Joel Karsten will present a series of free hourly classes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Saturday) on the basics of doing straw bale gardening. 

Karsten, founder of Straw Bale Gardens, will hold his classes at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds'  north parking lot off of Snelling Avenue. 

A demonstration straw bale garden will be set up and visitors can purchase straw bale materials, including straw bales. 

Karsten will also be signing and selling copies of his best-selling book " Straw Bale Gardens."

In a blog on Roseville Patch, Karsten said, "It is completely possible to grow a beautiful garden on your old concrete patio, or in the parking lot behind your office, if you grow a Straw Bale Garden! Bales are raised up off the ground making it easier to plant for anyone with physical limitations. 

Wheel chair users find that growing in bales is a great way to garden, without the huge investment and permanence of raised beds,"  Karsten added. 

To read Karsten's complete blog, click on to this link.