Category Archives: Gardening

Sheep are Valuable

Round #3 … the Resume of a Sheep taken from Psalm 23. First, we talked about sheep being vulnerable. Our second session: sheep go astray. This time let’s move to Sheep are Valuable!         Being a curious person, … Continue reading

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Loved

This week’s Five Minute Friday writing prompt is: LOVED Love seeing monarchs soar with us while cruising Love spending any amount of time with my children and grandchildren Love being listened to, acknowledged, respected, appreciate and thanked Love a good … Continue reading

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Black & Yellow Garden Argiope (spider)

Just so you know up front: I am NOT (nor ever will be) a spider lover, but when I saw this amazingly colorful spider, I couldn’t help but stare. And marvel at the Creator’s handiwork! The web extends from the top … Continue reading

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Green shoots

Before my head rises I hear melodic tunes Sounds of mourning doves Looking for morsels of food Under the bird feeders        I rise willingly At last, maybe Spring is here Green shoots poke Tiny heads above wet … Continue reading

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Alone Time

Precious Rare Underrated Craved        

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Come away with me

“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth, the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming … Continue reading

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Smaller tasks … less grumbling

There it was. My very first baby tomato. I felt almost as if I’d birthed the vegetable myself. Of course, I didn’t. I just planted it and watered it. And God watered it for me too. I saw other yellow … Continue reading

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Green beans & Growing up

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Peter 3:18) Sometimes I wonder if I ever will grow up. When I repeat the same … Continue reading

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Something went bump in the Night

I heard a tremendous thump, then a crash. What in the world was that? I looked over at my snoring husband. Remembering his alarm was due to ring at 4:00 a.m. so he could catch an early plane flight, I … Continue reading

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Fried Green tomatoes anyone?

I eagerly watch as my first green tomato crop grows heartily on the vine. I can almost taste the juicy, red tomato next to a bacon slice surrounded by leafy lettuce all sandwiched between two pieces of toast. But patient … Continue reading

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