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Straw Bales near Bristol?

Started by peanutbutter, March 31, 2013, 21:41:58

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peanutbutter

Hello every one!
I'm new to an allotment, and am hoping to do some straw bales to condition the clay soil for next year. I've done a search for suppliers, but not having much luck, only 1 or 2 come up under 'buy straw bale'
Any ideas where I can get some, with delivery? Or what search terms I should be using?

Many thanks!
Pea

peanutbutter


daveylamp993

Have you tried contacting any local livery yards or farmers,they might deliver,for a fee,manure is much better than just straw by the way,so try to get that 1st.
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Chrispy

Animal feeds is what I would google if if you just want a bale or 2 to place under your strawberries or want to try out Straw Bale Gardens.

For just adding to the soil, you will also need to add a load of nitrogen to help it rot down, the best way to do this is get a horse to piss on it, so as davey says, manure is a much better option.

Ask around the allotment site, see if anybody knows of a local supply of manure, if not check out local stables.
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Digeroo

Have you tried googling for Hay and Straw suppliers.

peanutbutter

Thanks for the replies.
Yes it's for straw bale gardening, hoping to get 10 or so.
I haven't tried liverys or stables, so I'll ring around this week. The allotment I'm at doesn't have an association unfortunately.

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