Category Archives: Gardening

Sowing the Seed

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Doc Arnett

A pasture project draws me deep into memories of my dad and my growing up. Continue reading →

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The Glory of a Garden

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Doc Arnett

Do you get excited about seeing seeds sprout in a garden? I rather imagine that God takes similar delight in watching our spiritual growth. Continue reading →

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Nursing and Cursing

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Doc Arnett

In a world of thorn and thistle, it takes more than wish and whistle to make a nice lawn. Or a good life. Continue reading →

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New Grass and Old Lessons

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Whether it’s reseeding a lawn or renovating a life, effort alone does not guarantee success; it takes something more. Continue reading →

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Praying for Summer Rain

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Doc Arnett

What kind of man prays for summer rain and then resents the thunder? Continue reading →

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Working in the Dark

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Doc Arnett

We can’t always know the full consequences of what we are doing but that is never a good excuse for not looking to see. Continue reading →

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Tough Plantings

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Does planting tomatoes in a parking lot prove I’m desperate or determined? Or just dumber than a cracked rock? Continue reading →

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Blooms After the Freeze

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Doc Arnett

Although the hard freeze killed the tomato plants, the peach tree still managed some fresh blooms! Hope and healing can follow disappointment. Continue reading →

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Shared Beauty

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Impressive, spectacular, beautiful: cannas lilies and people who reflect Christ in their lives. Continue reading →

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Summer Eatin’

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Doc Arnett

Our own tiny garden, some friends who like to share, and some old-fashioned cooking makes for some mighty fine daily bread… Continue reading →

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