šæ A Gentle Start: The Soilās Silent Language In every garden season, the soil speaks. Not in words, but in a language of texture, scent, and subtle shiftsāthe way it smells after rain, the way water sinks in or runs off, the feel of earth between your fingers. Listening to your soil is an act…
šæA Gentle Start: The Gift of Rest In a culture that praises hustle and constant productivity, the garden quietly reminds us that rest is not wasted timeāitās holy time.The Sabbath, woven into creation itself, is Godās invitation to cease striving and delight in what He has already made. In the garden, a Sabbath rhythm means…
How to plant with hope, tend with patience, and trust what you canāt yet see šæ Opening Reflection: The Quiet Work of Rooting Carrots are one of those crops that require more than just good soilāthey demand a certain kind of faith. You donāt get much feedback early on. No flashy leaves, no above-ground fruit…
A gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and align your garden plans with Godās grace šæ Opening Reflection: Begin With Prayer, Not Just a Plan Before I plant a single seed, I try to quiet myself. Not with a checklist or a to-do listābut with a prayer. Because gardening isnāt just about productivity. Itās about partnership….
A gentle guide to documenting the season, learning from your soil, and growing with grace šæ Opening Reflection: Write It Down Before You Forget Fall in the garden can feel quieter. The buzz of summer slows. Beds begin to empty. Some crops thrive in the cooling air while others fade away. And somewhere in the…
š A Quiet Morning and a Trowel in Hand This morning, as I walked barefoot through the dew-speckled grass, coffee in one hand and pruners in the other, I was reminded of my own mama. She always said a garden was where her soul could breathe. Itās no wonder that I find myself turning over…
