“But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away.” Mark 16:4 Steve Brown of Key Life Ministries, is without a doubt, one of my favorite Christian evangelists and authors. In fact, he has spoken in our church several times over the past few years. He […]
Marie Stone is one of the loveliest and most intelligent women I know. I first met her about 20 years ago when our two sons were in orientation for preschool as three year olds! She has “worn many hats” through the years: a Mom , a wife, a physician, an equestrian, a Master Gardener, church and school volunteer, […]
Orchids are perhaps known as the most diverse flower in the world with over 25,000 recognized species! These exotic plants symbolize love, luxury, and beauty, and are the most coveted of ornamental plants. The symmetry of the orchid’s flowers to it stems and leaves also symbolizes perfection. The cost of a flowering orchid has become competitive with many […]
The palm branches associated with the season of Easter originate in Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ministry. Great multitudes of people jubilantly celebrated His arrival. Waving palm branches, enthusiastic shouts of “Hosanna!” resonated. Many even threw down their garments which today would be the equilivant of “rolling out the […]
This weekend marks the 49th anniversary of Dothan’s annual Azalea Dogwood Trail, our city’s yearly inauguration of spring. Dothan’s historic district, heavily laden with dogwood, azaleas, camellias, Bradford Pear, spirea, cascading wisteria, and other early spring flowers is quite picturesque this time of year. Visitors to the area are welcomed by lovely young girls in antebellum dresses sitting on immaculately manicured lawns with […]
Fellow Botanica Garden Club member and good friend, Janet, opened her lovely home and garden to our group this week. She has a fabulous assortment of containers, and both of us are possibly “hoarders” in in our right of flower arranging vessels! Her husband built a storage closet with deep, wrap around shelves to house all of her treasures in. What […]
These gorgeous hydrangeas remind me of the passion of the cross. Purple, which is associated with penitence and mourning, is also the color of royalty. The color during this season of Easter represents the Kingship of Jesus while it is also a reminder of the robe that the soldiers placed on Him as they were mocking Him […]
I found oranamental kale and Dusty Miller a few weeks ago in the mark down section of a local garden center. It was watered, fertilized, and left outside for a few weeks to get some sun and rebound! A childhood image of Peter Rabbit in Mr. McGregor’s garden came to mind, and inspired me to created this […]
Although there is no Biblical story about a fluffy, long-eared Easter bunny, I love bunnies and get excited about them especially at this time of year. While rabbits and eggs are associated with the renewal and rebirth that the spring season ushers in, they actually have pagan roots. The Easter bunny tradition as we know […]
The season of Lent turns our focus to the passion of Christ. The following is a passage from Isaiah that sends the Easter message of hope, love, and grace. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds […]
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