Planting A Bible Garden

A full-color, illustrated guide showing how to design and plant a theme garden based on plants mentioned in Scripture.

Many American plants also grew in the Mediterranean world of Biblical times. This sound and accurate reference describes trees, herbs, flowers, grains, reeds, and other plants, telling both Bible stories and sayings associated with them. Entries include general planting instructions, requirements, and descriptions. 16 illustrations.

Whether you're a veteran gardener looking for new horizons or a beginner itching for inspiration, planning & growing a garden of biblical plants is a wonderfully rewarding experience. Combining the history of each plant with plenty of practical gardening information, Allen Swenson, an expert gardener, describes more than 40 plants mentioned in the Bible -- from tulips, lilies & iris to wormwood, frankincense & myrrh -- along with the Scripture passage in which each is found. You'll find easy-to-follow advice on how to grow flowers, vegetables, herbs, fruits, shrubs & trees, along with plans for indoor & outdoor gardens. Plus suggestions for a child's Bible garden; a list of seed, root, bulb & plant sources & more. Color & b&w illustrations.

Date palm and almond tree, cypress and pomegranate, wheat and cucumbers: these are just a few of the familiar plants mentioned in the Holy Bible. Shrubs, trees, vines, flowers, and food-bearing plants appear throughout the pages of the Scriptures, often used to emphasize a message in a Bible story. Now the gardener in the city or the countryside can become better acquainted with these very special plants by growing and tending them. Gardening with Biblical Plants, by Wilma James, is a complete guide to Scriptural plants and how and where to grow them. "Whether you garden indoors or out, you experience a sense of God's presence while working with plants that kept company with biblical people and become more aware of the important role plants played in the stories of the Scriptures," writes Ms. James. Gardening with Biblical Plants covers over 100 trees, shrubs, herbs, spices, water plants, flowers, and food plants. Ms. James prefaces her instructions for growing each plant with a discussion of habitats, the purpose it served in the Bible, and ways the plant was valued in biblical times. Bible verse that mention each plant are specified, and one verse is directly quoted. In addition to instructions for growing biblical plants indoors or out, Ms. James offers ideas for groupings in keeping with the Scriptures. Carefully prepared line drawings, by Arla Lippsmeyer, aid in identification. Experienced and beginning gardeners alike will not only find that Gardening with Biblical Plants enhances their appreciation of God's Word, but also provides concrete help in planting.

Renowned American vegetable gardener Ed Smith, works according to four principles. He explains these principles: wide rows, organic methods, raised beds and deep soil, to show how to grow high yield crops and produce better quality food.

The Plant Propagator's Bible offers all you need to know to propagate new plants from existing ones.

Presents a collection of devotional readings comprised of Bible verses, thoughts to grow on, and facts about the world, designed to promote spiritual growth.