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Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Psalm 46 : 10, 11

God is the only one who can make the valley of trouble a door of hope. The valley of Achor: a door of hope is how it is said in Hosea 2: 15. (Bible) Hosea 2:15

Give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love. The Bible Psalm 107 : 31 My white roses are still struggling with pink spots, Botrytis , however they are still perfectly formed with a wonderful scent. It is said that white and yellow roses often smell of violets, nasturtium and lemon. The scents are releasedContinue reading “September Roses and Bouncing Bess”

God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 1 John 4 : 16 (The Bible)

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” The Bible Ecclesiastes 9:10 These are the leaves and flowers growing together in the garden container this September. A cheery yellow, green and white display. I haveContinue reading “Rocket / Argula, Primroses, Feverfew and Chamomile”

Faith talks in the language of God. Doubt talks in the language of man. E.W.Kenyon If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart, you will be saved. For it is by believing that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing that you are saved.Continue reading “5 Cosmos flowers, 2 buds and leaves”

I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. Psalm 13 : 5 Cyclamen like: Grit please Dappled shade Tolerates frost down to -3 to -4 (24-26F) Keep on the dry side Twisting and pulling of stem when dead heading. No bits left on corm to rot and then rot the corm.Continue reading “Maroon and pink from the garden”

The Lord your God is living among you. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. Zephaniah 3:17 When is a plant a weed?Some say it is a plant that makes other plants feel uncomfortable.Shares nothingSunlight,Water,Nutrients,Takes everything efficiently, secretly!Amazing self defence, rapid growth and reproduction!Well ifContinue reading “Weeds, Tutsan, Victoria Plums and Cooking Apples.”

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven. Proverbs 17 : 9 Italian Straw flower or Curry plant grows on dry , rocky or sandy ground around the Meditteranean. I am surprised the 2 small plants I bought have grown so well during this grey summer. Behind is the Angelica I have cut down. Dusty MillerContinue reading “Grey leaves and morning light”

In the Bible in Genesis 4. Cain kills his brother Able because God accepts Able’s obedience of bringing a lamb as a sacrifice and not vegetables as Cain brought. God sends fire down from heaven to burn Able’s sacrifice but no fire for Cain’s. In jealousy Cain kills Able. As punishment God does not killContinue reading “Herbs and flowers”

Faith is the vision of the heart; it sees God in the dark as well as in the day. Anonymous Just CornThere is nothing just about itThe blister,the milk, the dough.That is only the kernels.Tassels of Creamy beige little grains threaded together opening, openingSilks from straight and clear changing, changing to curly brownLeaves of deepContinue reading “Only corn”