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Just Our Thoughts
Jul. 22, 2008
The Hidden Art Of Homemaking Chapter 6: Gardens and Gardening
I really enjoyed this chapter. It kinda spurred me on a little. I know the season is half over, but the planing that my man and I have done is so wonderful. Next year I hope to do more.
The author says and I agree that it is not natural for man to be away from nature as much as we are. God created us to be workers in the field, not to sit at machines all day. A little bit of tending to plant life will go a long way to relieving some of the stress some of us feel.
It doesn't have to be big. We live in a retirement town of sorts. When I walk the streets with my children I am amazed at how many homes have flowerbeds, pots and gardens. I think that when life slows down for the retired or semi-retired they have more time for and are happy doing gardening and flowers. But I think we need to find the time before we retire to do just a little bit.
Starting on page 90, she tells the story of their first "garden" on their balcony. They grew morning glories. I want to grow morning glories now! I'd love to see them grow and develop.
The last part of the chapter talks about how often the Bible uses examples of gardening, planting, sowing, etc in explaining and teaching. Those things can be well taught in our lives today through hands on gardening and planting.
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