The Garden

The Garden, formerly known as Shut Up and Grow It, is an egalitarian, alternative, leaderless (leaderful), community, propagating a culture of sharing, freedom, and cooperation.


The Garden is a place to sprout, bloom, and grow in harmony with nature- where one can take responsibility for their impact on the Earth, and live in a wholesome way, while helping and giving to others.

The Gardens main purpose is not to be a solitary community but rather to be a part of a network of mutual aid. It is important for us to grow seeds to be spread and sown in other communities.

The blog

Fall 2023 Gathering

We would like to thank those who came out for our fall event: Shut Up & Gather. There were many…

The Garden: Commune or Cult

Is this The Garden from Discovery Channel’s The Garden: Commune or Cult ? Sort of, but Not quite. We would…

Community Signs

Some amazing signs were made this week. So much has been getting done. The future looks super bright for this…

‘Getting Shit Done’ Truck

We’ve been able to do so much with this awesome truck! Thanks for the kick-down, Matt! With every load of…

Free Land for Free People

To Mandala! The city of the Rainbow People, the City of Love! All races, I call you. All peoples, I…

2020 Spring Jamboree

April 17-30th will be our annual spring gathering! There will be gardening, permaculturing, music, earthskills, wildcrafting, bonfires, wholesome food, kids…