The Trinity and the Beach
There’s a famous story of St Augustine, a Catholic bishop who lived in the 300s, and the seashore. The story goes that as St Augustine struggled to understand the mystery of the Trinity, he found himself walking along the beach ruminating. If you have never encountered Christianity, the Trinity is the unity of Three Persons…
Consider the Lilies
The day lily is an exceptional garden flower which renews its glory every day. Beyond merely gracing the garden with its lovely blooms, it testifies of the Goodness of God who cares so generously for his creation.
Drought: A Garden Athirst
June was a month of heat and drought. My plants struggled to survive and I struggled to continue to be invested in my garden.
Second Generation Violas and Such
For starters, I’m afraid that I’m going to botch some names here. Gardening OCD-namers, get out your reading glasses and notebooks. I almost wish that we allowed comments because I would love to be set straight on this matter…but, as it is, we amateurs will have to consult a book to be set right. So,…
Another Bug 2
Garden pests aren’t always easy to identify in the field, so it helps to focus on one or two species per season. So, also, in the spiritual life, it’s a helpful practice to focus on one fault or sin per season.
My Drought Flowers
For starters, I have to admit that we Georgians don’t really get the meaning of drought. It’s hot here, and the rain can be scarce at times. But, not like some places out West. So, please take my advice in stride. It gets into the 100s here, and we experience periods with no rain, but…
Another Bug
A walk through the garden gives me a chance not only to enjoy the beauty but also to protect it from garden pests. I can’t but help think how this parallels the spiritual practice of an Examen.
A Rose without a Name
A rose without a name is still a rose, to paraphrase the poet. Still, I wish I knew my red rose’s name. Every year it puts forth plentiful, large red blooms. This post showcases some favorite pictures of this unknown rose.
Garden Newbies
Every year I try add a few–or ten–new flowers to my garden. In this post, I tell the stories and share pictures of three new favorites: anenomes, false Snapdragon and larkspur.
Last Year’s Not-Quite Now Right
Some flowers–and gardeners–need more than one season to get their act together.
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