Grow Where You're Planted: Reclaiming Eden in Your Own Backyard

Rooted in the rhythms of the seasons and the quiet wisdom of the soil, this practical and prayerful guide shows how gardening can become a path to healing, peace, and deeper friendship with God. Blending step-by-step instruction with Scripture-based reflection and family stories, it teaches you how to plant, prune, harvest, and preserve, while also learning patience, gratitude, and trust in God’s providence. Along the way, you will find seasonal checklists, beginner-friendly planting guides for small spaces, organic and nontoxic methods, time-saving and budget-friendly tips, garden-to-table recipes, and creative ideas for involving children, plus resources for expanding “little gardener” lessons into a homeschool-friendly science curriculum. Whether you grow in raised beds, pots, or a backyard plot, these pages will help you cultivate both a thriving garden and a more grounded, fruitful spiritual life.