Buy From Local Farmers and Artisans this Spring

Buy From Local Farmers and Artisans this Spring

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....
Now Offering Hay

Now Offering Hay

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...
Using Straw as Mulch in your Garden

Using Straw as Mulch in your Garden

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...
Start Planning for Your Spring Garden

Start Planning for Your Spring Garden

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...
Unique Ways That You Can Use Straw

Unique Ways That You Can Use Straw

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...
Uses for Straw in the Winter

Uses for Straw in the Winter

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...