‘Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.’ Romans 12:12 Is this a story about travel or gardening? Perhaps it’s a memory of both and really about two plants. Crassulacea and then Hoya Carnosa. First Crassulaceae, which has two other names, Ghost plant and Mother- of – pearl plant. This plant has managedContinue reading “Crassulaceae and Hoya Carnosa”
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Thyme and the two white roses.
Jesus speaking: ‘Whoever drinks of the water I give him will never be thirsty because it will be a well of water springing up into everlasting life.’ ( Sandy’s wording) John 4 : 14 Yesterday I went out to the garden and saw only one white rose on the shrub. I soon spotted the otherContinue reading “Thyme and the two white roses.”
Two white roses
They are almost in bloom. The garden’s only roses left on the plant. They may or may not fully open, but we celebrate that they are here. I place them with words in between that are truly ancient. In the year AD 185, Irenaeus wrote: ” Luke, the follower of Paul, put in a bookContinue reading “Two white roses”
A visit to two Acers
Jesus speaking: ‘ Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy- laden, and I will give you rest.’ Matthew 11: 28 If this was a book it would have a plot well twisted, but it’s a tree…If this was the road of life it would have unplanned and often unwanted events, but it’s aContinue reading “A visit to two Acers”
Autumn leaves from fruit bearers.
Paul speaking: ‘ Don’t be proud when trying to help someone who has been overtaken in a fault. Instead, carry/bear each others burdens. For if a person thinks themselves to be something , when they are nothing, they deceive themselves. But let every person prove their own work, and then have rejoicing in themselves aloneContinue reading “Autumn leaves from fruit bearers.”
Mexican orange and Acer in October.
The last verse from Psalms 73 says: ” It is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD that I may tell you of all He has done.” ( Sandy’s understanding. ) Come into the garden. Next to the pond and near the low wall isContinue reading “Mexican orange and Acer in October.”
Rudbeckia and Cardoon.
I think this will be the last bud on Rudbeckia. Its companion bud has not faired/fared too well. I look forward to the spring and new growth. (Faired better or fared better? If an adjective ( or adverb) is called for , fair is the word; if a verb is wanted, fare is the choice. FaredContinue reading “Rudbeckia and Cardoon.”
A vase with difference
‘ I will make a man / woman more precious than fine gold; even a man/ woman than the gold of Ophir.’ Isaiah 13 :12 How will you make this difference? ‘After Jesus died on the cross and rose He refused to go and accept the homage of His people before He had gone backContinue reading “A vase with difference”
Chrysanthemums and a chamomile
From the garden: They are smaller, and with the rain, their petals are well separated. These perennial Chrysanthemums in Mum’s oil jug with its stopper holding one of a few chamomile flowers are the white and pink of our garden flowers right now. Both Chrysanthemum and Chamomile come from the same plant family, Asteracea, whichContinue reading “Chrysanthemums and a chamomile”
A Rose in Autumn
‘ Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths lead me in Your truth, and teach me : for You are my God of salvation.’ Help me to wait on you. Psalms 25: 4,5 The garden is sparkling this morning. Sunshine is in every drop, and there are a lot of glistening miniatureContinue reading “A Rose in Autumn”
Green of Autumn
Here is Paul speaking to defend himself: ” I confess that I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: and hope in God that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. My conscience is clear beforeContinue reading “Green of Autumn”
The Safflower
Here is a verse that is one of many referring to Jesus’ return. It is said by Him: ” For as the lightening comes out of the east, and shines even to the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be”… “But of that day and hour only the Father knows.”..Continue reading “The Safflower”