Jennifer Tougas, Parking and Transportation Director at WKU, waters a straw bale garden in her backyard in Bowling Green on April 21, 2015. The straw bale is used as compost material, when she adds water and nitrogen it is called blood meal and helps the decomposition process of the straw. Later in the season Tougas will need to add phosphorous and potassium. In her backyard there is also a hugel and a raise bed. “I’ve enjoyed gardening,” explains Tougas. She contributes to Richards and Manco Farm (R&M) whenever she can help out. Erica Lafser/HERALD