Lessons from the Garden

I have always been a fan of gardens, and planted several throughout my life. My last big undertaking was a huge herb garden in a side yard on a cul-de-sac. It afforded much joy but became too much to maintain. I still love gardens, but am leaving the gardening to my friends and those who have planted spectacular ones in places I visit.

I am quite blessed to visit my friend, Fran and take pictures of the progress of her plantings. I know that gardens have provided me much insight to our own journeys of bearing fruit and blooming wherever we are planted. I wanted to share a few stages of growth from her beautiful garden with all my blog followers.

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This first group of pictures is of the progression of blooms from just opening to becoming a stunning army of tall gorgeous balls of flowers. These are onions, and were just breathtaking as I photographed them glistening after the rain on Thursday morning.

The progression reminds me of how we are watered and stretched by God. He has put gifts in us that are bursting out as we mature. Do not hide these gifts that God has put in you for His glory. We are to let them shine!

from my song
IN MY GARDEN
(copyright 2000)

I SEE I AM LIKE MY GARDEN,
AND I NEED THE MASTER'S HAND.
EVERY DAY I GROW IN BEAUTY
AS I FULFILL THE MASTER'S PLAN.

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR MERCY
AND YOUR TENDER LOVING CARE;
AND I THANK YOU FOR MY GARDEN
AND THE LESSONS I LEARN THERE.

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