by The Straw Barn | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog
It’s warming up in Tennessee, and soon your favorite local farmers and bakers will sell their wares at local events, farmer’s markets, and more! As a local, family-owned farm, we understand the value of shopping locally and buying from small businesses....
by The Straw Barn | Mar 27, 2023 | Blog
The Straw Barn is officially offering hay products beginning May 2023. Like our straw, our hay products are fresh from the farm and grown by a real farmer. At The Straw Barn, we are committed to providing quality products and service. Orchard grass and clean mixed...
by The Straw Barn | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog
Spring is around the corner and the time to make decisions about things like soil, mulch, and fertilizer is upon us! At The Straw Barn, we recommend using straw for your ground cover and mulch this planting season. Straw mulch can be used to insulate your plants, keep...
by The Straw Barn | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog
January can be a slow season for those with a green thumb. Of course, certain plants make their bloom in winter, like the Amaryllis, but there is usually very little outdoor planting to do this season. That is why late January and early February is the perfect time to...
by The Straw Barn | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog
Straw has countless uses for almost any situation. When you think of the uses of straw, you probably think of using it for your gardening or animal bedding. While straw will help your garden immensely and keep your animals warm, it can be used for more than that. Here...
by The Straw Barn | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog
The temperature is dropping rapidly, and winter is officially here. It can be hard to keep your animals and plants warm throughout the winter, but straw is the perfect insulator throughout the Tennessee winter months. Here are some ways that you can use straw this...
by The Straw Barn | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog
One of the best things about straw is the endless uses it provides. Here are just some of the ways that you can use straw: Animal Bedding No matter what kind of animals you have, straw will make the perfect bedding. It can provide a soft and warm place for animals to...
by The Straw Barn | Sep 14, 2022 | Blog
Something great about straw is its many uses—as landscaping material, livestock bedding, garden mulch, building material—the list goes on. In the fall is when the uses for straw really shine! Below are a few ways to use any extra straw lying around this fall. Fall...
by The Straw Barn | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog
If you are looking into building a new house, you may have never considered building your house using straw bales. Your first thought when you hear of building your house using straw may be the story of the three little pigs, but there are actually many benefits to...
by The Straw Barn | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog
For some people, gardening is an amazing experience, but for others, it can be a nightmare. Using a straw bale garden can make gardening fun for both the pro and the beginner. Less Expensive Using a straw bale for gardening can decrease the cost of gardening overall....
