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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...