Meet the iris of the Bible, Iris pseudacorus, also known as yellow flag. I confess that in my years of reporting and …
Beyond Boxwood
Boxwood is an iconic go-to in gardening, a low key, easy-to-hedge shrub or small tree, found in gardens across the …
Planting Fall Crocus
I assume you associate crocus with spring, dear gardeners, but in the Holy Land and warm climate gardens like mine here …
Deep Dig into Dove’s Dung
No—we will not be discussing compost, dear gardeners, as one might assume from a title like “dove’s dung.” Yet how could …
First Grapes, First Glimpse
The first glimpse that the Israelites had of the land the Lord promised to them coincided with the first grapes ripening …
Sounding in the Poplar Trees
The trumpets have sounded! Today marks Yom Teruah, the Feast of Trumpets, with quaking blasts to turn us to the Lord. …
The Bride’s Garden Epilogue
Do you take garden notes at the end of the season, writing down what thrived and what died, a journal or record to refer …
Herbs of the Bible (and Spices)
What is prompting a plunge into herbs of the Bible? Anticipation. Summer breezes are shifting, and tinges of coolness …
Hedge of Protection
Have you ever prayed for a “hedge of protection” around someone you love, someone you were concerned about, or a …
Cast Away Cares with Castor Bean Plants
Looking for a fascinating plant to fill in and flourish your summer garden? Consider castor bean, a tall shrub that …
Moving Mulberry Trees and Mountains
A red mulberry tree, Morus rubra, has captured my attention this spring, have you seen any fruiting near you? Native to …
Flowing Myrrh in The Bride’s Garden
Flowing myrrh meets us in this tear-dropping Holy Week, completing The Bride’s Garden with a mesmerizing impression of …