Our experiment in community (commune?) gardening!

We had a fabulous garden out at the cabin last summer. The only problems were that it was hard to keep up with the weeding and we produced way too much food for the two of us to eat or give away. So what did we do this year??? We doubled the size of the garden, of course! Oh, AND we invited a bunch of our friends to join us for an experiment in community gardening. Everyone helps with the weeding and the eating!

Today we invited everyone involved out for a potluck and planting. Most of the families were able to make it, so it was total chaos and a ton of fun! We had near perfect weather (the "near" is because of a fairly strong wind that blew the entire afternoon). After a delicious meal we all headed outside where Brian had laid out the grid for the garden. Then we put all those little fingers to work burying seeds!

Now we need to keep our fingers crossed that stuff actually comes up! You never know when you have 20 or so sets of hands doing the work. We also have a pretty good idea where things got planted, but there are bound to be a few surprises :)

Here are a few photos from the day...


Elliot does a little landscaping by the corn...

Brian explains to Andrew and Ethan where to plant the zucchini...


Andrew did a good job following the directions on the package!


Most of the gang...

A little water distraction. For those of you worried about the lack of life jackets, don't worry, the boat is tied to the dock.

Aaron gets some help from Brenna and Ian...

Ian works the dirt with his truck...


If you're anywhere around St. Peter this summer, head over for some delicious veggies!