From Grass Field to Garden Plot

Here's the process of turning part of the church property into a garden plot.

The Garden Plot- if you look closely you can see the dark green stakes marking off the plot.  It's about 18 feet by 125 feet

On May 7th volunteers from the church gathered to prepare the garden plot.

We used a sod cutter to remove the grass

after the sod was cut, it was rolled up and put in a wheelbarrow

Then the wheelbarrowers took the sod over to  the place where we were laying the sod

when you were pushing a wheelbarrow it sure seemed like a long way away

Row by row, the sod was cut.

We were hard workers- the sweatshirts came off quickly even though it wasn't too warm outside!

The rolls of sod quickly piled up.

We didn't quite cut it straight- good thing we are only volunteers!

The van worked much better than the wheelbarrows to haul the sod 

The new home for the sod we cut

All done!!!

The "after" group picture- we got a little dirty.  ;-)

Many years ago this used to be a farm field so the soil is very nice.  We had a local farmer come plow it for us to break up the soil, and then it was all ready for planting.

Welcome to the Our Savior Community Garden Blog!

Welcome to the blog for the community garden at Our Savior Lutheran Church!  This blog will keep everyone updated on what's happening in the garden and how you can help.


Our Savior Lutheran Church (in Carol Stream, IL) has started a community garden on the church property. The basic idea is for church members and other community members to plant various vegetable and fruit plants and seeds, tend the garden over the summer and fall, and then donate the produce to local food pantries and PADS.  We'll care for creation, learn some practical gardening skills, and ensure that people in our community have access to fresh, healthy, locally grown produce.  


On this blog we'll post about what's growing in the garden and post some photos so you can watch the progress throughout the summer and fall (although you should really go see the garden in person!).  This blog will also be the place where you can come to find out when we need volunteers and how you can help.  


We are all very excited about the creation of the garden and we are eagerly waiting to see what grows!  Check this blog often (or on the right side of the page you can sign up to get email updates whenever there is a new post on the blog) and join us in the garden!