With the help of Judy’s parents, we upgraded our garden.  For two days straight, we worked until we literally couldn’t move anymore.  We then took Sabbath off and worked again on Sunday.  We cleared trees, tilled some land, made dirt mounds, put up a fence, transplanted Judy’s mom’s plants, and helped the boys plant their own gardens.

Several things motivated us to expand our garden.  First we wanted to the kids to have the experience for themselves.  That is why Judy assigned them each a lot to work.  Additionally, home-grown food tastes so much better.  Lastly, a cook is not worthy of the name unless they are able to restrict their culinary creations within the limits of what they grow.  Menu items include several variations korean dishes, especially a traditional soup that’s eaten in a cold broth.

The action first started by expanding the garden we already had.  After delineating our boundaries, Judy’s dad began tilling the land by shovel!  Luckily, we were able to later borrow a tiller from the Boyce Family.  We tilled the lot with our friend Daniel about three times until the soil was super soft.

Then, we ran a work bee with the Namm Family.  Dad and I put up the fence, cut down trees, and transported hay, mulch, and manure.  Mom transplanted lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers.  And Judy arranged the garden by heaping mounds of soil for the boys to plant.  She also mowed the grounds for the first time this season.

Here are some more pics of our adventure.