on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth John 19:29 NRSVA Behold the last plant raised to Jesus face as He took His last breath, and see how the gentle sprigs of hyssop might connect you to this intimate moment and prepare you for celebrating the Resurrection. Join us in Irving, TX for this last Thursday and finish the Plants of Jesus’ Path with us. Contact me to RSVP and get the address. And it’s free! I would love to share this gardener’s point of view with you.

It’s Spicier in Texas! The Herb Society of America comes to Texas in 2026 for their bi-annual Educational Conference. Come to Shelley’s book table at the Marketplace and take home copies of My Father is the Gardener, her latest book which includes select herbs from the Bible, signed personally for your herb-loving friends and family. Books on sale for $32.00 Location details coming soon!

Let Texas author Shelley S. Cramm take you through the landscapes of the Bible exploring herbs and spices from the ancient text for cultivating and cooking today. Discover through botany and details hidden in their horticulture a rich layer of poetry and practical advice for a scent-sational life. Click here for more information on The Herb Society of America Educational Conference 2026

“Consider the lilies,” Jesus said (Luke 12:27) – come and see them blooming in DC! Last winter, Shelley was joined by a volunteer crew to plant the rooftop Biblical Garden with the “flowers of the field,” or “lilies” that Jesus spoke of as he taught his followers about God’s faithfulness to take care of us. Come to the garden and see for yourselves these cheery flowers spring to life from bulbs and encounter the Bible from the ground up! Featured in Chapter 5 of Shelley’s book, My Father is the Gardener, on sale in the Museum Store. Book signing to …