Author Joel Karsten: Straw Bale Gardening
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,360
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Swift
Project Overview
Minnesota author Joel Karsten will talk about his book and demonstrate the technique of straw bale gardening. Five (5) presentations were given in five libraries in the county. Gardening using straw bales is a new and innovative way of gardening that appeals to all ages.
Project Details
91 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,360
Direct expenses
$2,360
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Joel talked about his book 'Straw Bale Gardens' and demonstrate the technique of gardening using a straw bale. Those in attendance will learn how to plant a garden using a straw bale, the process and the benefits of using this new process on an age old tradition of gardening. People who attend will be able to take their knowledge from the workshop and apply it to their own gardening needs.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience really enjoyed learning about straw bale gardening. Several had questions for Joel after the presentation. Very positive participant evaluations from those in attendance. One participant stated "I like programs of this nature - practical, usable, interesting, and competent.'
Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
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