A sole sorghum plant in my garden has intrigued me with mystery over the last several months. This spikey grain stood …
Fall Planning for Flowers of the Field
Even as the first stirrings of fall begin to freshen the days, we gardeners are already thinking, ‘Spring!’ Autumn’s …
Cultivating Calamus
Join me in a summer garden adventure by cultivating calamus. Normally, I report to you on plants from the Bible once …
American Roots Book Review
This week’s start of summer is usually a signal to start reading about gardening…because soaring temperatures make it …
Burning Bush
Fall color blazes brilliantly by now for many of you, and no plant dazzles better than burning bush. Leaves of this …
Shine Like Stars
“Shine like stars,” the garlic chives seem to say, waving in the gentle breezes that have graced us this September. The …
8 Great Plant Lists
Officially, we have about another month of summer, but admit it: You are already thinking about your fall garden. It …
Nigella Know-How
More blue flowers from the book of Isaiah! Succeeding flax’s showy bloom from the last post comes nigella’s star-studded …
Flax Flowers and God’s Redemption
Flax’s dainty, delightful, periwinkle blue flowers have intrigued me for years. Delicate-looking and destined to dance …
Evergreen Peace in Potted Olive Trees
Christmas beauty is in full parade with garlands, wreaths, and Christmas trees decorating homes everywhere—perfect …
Winter’s White Flowers
There is nothing like a long-awaited flower bloom, no matter the size, to fill one’s heart with joy! Never mind that …
The 7 Species: A Garden-to-Table Guide
Autumn is always a good time to reflect on God’s bounty and provision, with end-of-summer harvesting and processing at …