Off-the-grid living has become increasingly popular for many reasons. The ability to be independent, lower monthly costs and live more naturally is attractive to those looking to escape from the chaos of modern life. A large part of switching to an off-the-grid lifestyle is creating a self-sustaining source of energy and food. If you do a simple Google search for these, you'll probably find an overwhelming amount of results. Which off-the-grid ways can you count on to be most efficient? You don't want to fail at producing your own energy and food, both of which are necessary to survive.

If you don't have an affinity for gardening or farming, that doesn't mean you have to give up your hopes and dreams of living off the grid. Luckily, there are ways to maximize your garden's potential while making life easier for you. Straw bale gardening is a leading way to accomplish that. You don't need to be born with a green thumb or have years of experience to have a successful relationship with straw bale gardening. You might need to grab a few straw bales and watch a couple of videos, but you'll quickly notice how beneficial this gardening method can be!

Let's take a look at how to build a straw bale garden!

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