The old gospel song "I Love to Tell the Story" touches me in so many ways. Foremost is the message: "...of Jesus and His Glory - of Jesus and His love." And, all writers are story tellers of sorts. Even those that offer instruction are drawing upon their own lives and weaving it through the selection of topics.
I'll use plants from my garden as an example of bringing your own particular story to your garden. Be it Biblical, colors, family or other interests, acres may be filled with your theme varieties.
Sprinkled throughout your garden, they are simply a reminder to yourself of your passions. For those who wish to expand a Biblical themed garden, here are some beauties:
"Timeless Grace" is another of the many featuring Grace in it's title. The bloom is 5 1/2 inches and is considered an extra early season bloomer and then it may re bloom. The wide petals of pale rose pink have heavily ruffled edges and a yellow throat. The cream midribs may be pronounced or mostly hidden.
"Jacob's Ladder" is a sweet perennial featured in my article "J Is For Jacob's Ladder" numbered 303.
The white "Lily of the Valley" bell-like flowers have a fragrence worthy of the many perfumes which use it's scent. Considered a pest in some areas of the country because it spreads - in this neck of the woods, it's a treasure. Loving shade, it nestles under bushes and perennials blooming in early spring and then the leaves sit patiently for the rest of the summer.
I'll use plants from my garden as an example of bringing your own particular story to your garden. Be it Biblical, colors, family or other interests, acres may be filled with your theme varieties.
Sprinkled throughout your garden, they are simply a reminder to yourself of your passions. For those who wish to expand a Biblical themed garden, here are some beauties:
I planted "Amazing Grace" in my family flower garden bed (called the family plot) for my granddaughter, Grace. It is a beautiful 6 inch ruffled bright yellow daylily. It blooms in June-July and is fragrant. Awards: Award of Merit, Honorable Menton and Junior Citation.
"Spiritual Corridor" daylily is a gorgeous lavender pink with a prominent creamy yellow eye and a matching picotee edge. The creamy watermark that blends into the eye is another feature that makes this early bloomer a standout.
"Timeless Grace" is another of the many featuring Grace in it's title. The bloom is 5 1/2 inches and is considered an extra early season bloomer and then it may re bloom. The wide petals of pale rose pink have heavily ruffled edges and a yellow throat. The cream midribs may be pronounced or mostly hidden. 
"Jacob's Ladder" is a sweet perennial featured in my article "J Is For Jacob's Ladder" numbered 303. 
The white "Lily of the Valley" bell-like flowers have a fragrence worthy of the many perfumes which use it's scent. Considered a pest in some areas of the country because it spreads - in this neck of the woods, it's a treasure. Loving shade, it nestles under bushes and perennials blooming in early spring and then the leaves sit patiently for the rest of the summer.A little stop by a favorite flower during your morning coffee or your evening glass of tea may bring sweet memories of why you have chosen a certain garden theme.
"God Almighty first planted a Garden; and, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures; it is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of man..." Francis Bacon
Greetings from Wordwise Hymns. I posted an article on the gospel song "I Love to Tell the Story," which is why your blog caught my eye. But thanks for a very creative, and beautiful post. Nicely done. God bless.
ReplyDeleteRobert, thank you for your kind note. Was listening to Alan Jackson's "Precious Memories" cd when this song inspired the article. Blessings to you, too. Diane
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