Properly conditioned bales create a rich, nutrient-dense environment for your plants. It's easy to confuse hay and straw, but using the wrong material can significantly impact your garden's success.

TOWN OF CROGHAN, New York (WWNY) - State police said 5-year-old boy died after a hay bale fell on top of him inside a Lewis County barn. Troopers were called to Second Road in the town of Croghan ...

A child in Lewis County, New York has died after he was trapped under a fallen hay bale.New York State Police said the incident happened on Sunday afternoon in the town of Croghan, which is in ...

Hay is a critical feed for livestock worldwide, especially in dairy farming. If you are a hay farmer about to start harvesting, you are likely wondering about the expected yield. So, what should you ...

A former Macklin firefighter has pleaded guilty to arson after lighting a hay bale on fire in a field near Macklin and Evesham last July, sparking concern throughout the community. Last Monday, Logan ...

Croghan, N.Y. — A 5-year-old died last weekend after getting pinned beneath a hay bale in Upstate New York. Silas J. Moser, of Carthage, was inside a barn in the North Country on Sunday ...

CROGHAN — A 5-year-old boy has died in Lewis County after a bale of hay fell on top of him, according to the New York State Police. State police said rescue personnel were dispatched to a farm ...

Learn about other no-dig methods using straw bales and lasagna gardening basics ... shredded leaves or weed-free hay or straw. Use a hand trowel to pull back the mulch, cut away sod, and open ...

The temperature of these hay bales, stacks, and barns can get very hot. In extreme cases, it can get so hot that the bales can catch on fire, even without a spark (i.e., spontaneous combustion).

If you’d like to install a raised bed but don’t have the resources to build one, you can achieve the same effect by growing your plants in straw bales. It’s also a great option for those ...