Tulips in Georgia: Revisited
A few years ago, I wrote a post about how to grow tulips in Georgia. Today, you get the super-quick summary: tulip bulbs need to be adequately chilled in order to produce beautiful flowers. For us in lower Georgia, that means a long trip to the fridge. 🙂 This year, however, defied the norm. We…
Deep Water, Deep Prayer
storm clouds rolled across the horizon. No rain fell on my car, but I could hear thunder off in the distance. I thought of my newly planted corn at home.
The Garden in February: Week 1
We had some unusually cold weather this January. My garden catalogs had begun to come at the end of the year, and my seeds were ordered before January was half gone. I was itching to get outside and begin planting, but it was just too cold. Freezing temperatures all day long is just not normal…
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.
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.
Hearts of Clay
My vegetables just weren’t thriving even though the soil looked so dark and soft. A few turns of the shovel and I could see the cause of difficulty: a thick layer of hard red Georgia clay. My plants could hardly grow in that compact soil. How is my heart like clay?
My Georgia Garden Unfolding in May
My garden flowers are beginning to fill out and shine their brightest in early May. Larkspur, violas, salvia, roses, verbena, snapdragons, phlox, and the last irises.
