It has been a roller-coaster of a season in the garden, much like the temperatures these past days!  We were all disappointed upon hearing that we were not the recipients of the do.town grant.  However, the garden has been producing amazing veggies already and we have donated everything to the VEAP “Garden to Table” program.  Our produce is getting directly into the hands of clients that would otherwise not have access to these fresh foods.   To date  we have already donated over 10 lbs. of radishes alone.  Our peas and lettuces will be harvested in the next couple of weeks.   We also have spinach, pole beans, cucumbers, beets, kale, cabbage, tomatoes, summer squash, and various herbs that will be shared with our neighbors who rely on VEAP to help make ends meet.

We are still participating in the do.town documentary that is being produced over the course of the year.  Don’t be shy if you see Kim Houle walking around with a video camera and microphone! 

COMMUNITY GARDEN DAY is Saturday, August 11^th.  Please come and visit the garden between 9 a.m. and noon for some refreshments and fellowship.  We will have sidewalk chalk for the kids and plenty of shade and conversation for the adults.  Our garden is one of several on a metro-wide tour map of community gardens that will be hosting visitors.  We will be encouraging folks to ride bike and utilize the new Richfield Cross-Town bike path that is at our front door.   We hope to see you there! 

Thanks to the helping hands of DeeDee Edlund, Cal and Sandy Jenson, Mike Murphy, and everyone else who stops by the garden and pulls a few weeds.  Together we are DOING GOD’S WORK WITH OUR HANDS. 

 Please enjoy these pictures from our Earth Day Celebration in April!