Events

September 2025
crown anemones are part of flowers of the field

Featured Speaker at Waverly Park Garden Club

Author & gardener Shelley S. Cramm kicks-off the year for Waverly Park Garden Club with inspiration and delightful stories on some of the plants of the Bible that thrive in the Fort Worth area. Drawing from her recent book, My Father is the Gardener, published by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, as well as years of research and devotional writing, Shelley will reveal horticultural subtleties as hidden treasures in God’s Word, and pass along the promises of faith found in every garden. Books available for sale and signing at the meeting. A portion …
18 Sep
9:30 am - 11:00 am
First Baptist Church of Benbrook-Fellowship Hall
1015 McKinley Street, Benbrook, TX 76126
October 2025

Featured Speaker at Glen Rose Garden Club

Author & gardener Shelley S. Cramm comes to the Glen Rose Garden Club with inspiration and humor from the world’s oldest gardening book. Drawing from her latest book, My Father is the Gardener, published by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, as well as years of research and devotional writing, Shelley will reveal horticultural subtleties as hidden treasures in God’s Word, and pass along the promises of faith found in every garden. Books available for sale and signing at the meeting. A portion of proceeds support BRIT Press publishing.
14 Oct
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Glen Rose Courtroom Annex
206 Elm Street, Glen Rose, TX 76043
November 2025
garden gloves and trowel for working the soil

Did You Know You Can Grow Your Bible?

Author & gardener Shelley S. Cramm comes to Highlands Christian School to bring the Bible alive and show students some of the plants from the pages of Scripture that they can taste and see and grow at home in their family gardens. From fig trees to mustard seeds, students will enjoy familiar Bible stories from the plants’ point of view in a lively, hands-on presentation sure to delight!
04 Nov
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Highlands Christian School
Dallas, TX
December 2025
My Father is the Gardener - a great Christmas gift

Featured Speaker at Lake Worth/Azle Garden Club

Celebrate the season with author & gardener Shelley S. Cramm at the December meeting of Lake Worth/Azle Garden Club. Drawing from her recent book, My Father is the Gardener, published by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, as well as years of research and devotional writing, Shelley will refresh and revive members with garden stories from God’s Word and the plants that bring the message home to the heart. Shelley will have books for sale and signing – My Father is the Gardener is a wonderful gift! a portion of proceeds go to support BRIT …
18 Dec
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Lake Worth Residence
Lake Worth, TX
January 2026
holy land bulbs await planting in the fall garden

Featured Speaker for Designers & Diggers Garden Study Club

Author and gardener Shelley S. Cramm ushers in the New Year with Designers & Diggers Garden Study Club with a look at “Gardens of Time: Exploring Ancient Plants in Modern Landscapes.” Shelley will lead gardeners and guests through a selection of plants from the Scriptures that will thrive in north Texas gardens – plant a story in your soon-to-be spring garden to refresh and endear your heart to the landscape. Shelley will have copies of  My Father is the Gardener for sale and signing, and a portion of proceeds will go to support BRIT press publishing.
09 Jan
9:30 am - 11:30 am
February 2026
Greater Fort Worth Herb Society logo from FB page

Herbs of the Bible for Texas Spring Gardens

Author & gardener Shelley S. Cramm comes to Greater Fort Worth Herb Society to present herbs of the Bible for spring and summer gardening. Learn how these ancient plants can grow vividly before you, present and fragrant, creating eager anticipation and delight as they plant also in your heart. Taste and see goodness awaits you, ready to inspire the planting season ahead. Herb Society members will provide herbal snacks and friends and guests are welcome! Shelley will have copies of My Father is the Gardener for sale and signing. A portion of proceeds support BRIT Press publishing.
21 Feb
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.
3111 Old Garden Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107
April 2026
Herb Society of America 2026 Conference logo

Book Signing at The Herb Society of America Educational Conference 2026

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!
15 - 16 Apr
All Day
San Antonio, TX
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