Wise Seeds

Sowing and Reaping

I love being in my garden. It’s become my favorite place to relax, gather my thoughts, and enjoy the company of the Holy Spirit. I’ve entered my second season of serious gardening and admittedly those plants and soil have taught me some valuable life lessons.

Galatians 6:7…. a man shall reap what he has sown comes to mind. God in His Infiniteness has created each seed to reproduce after its own kind. Each time I have ever planted okra seeds, okra stalks have resulted. I have never planted an okra seed and it produced an eggplant. Never! You shall definitely reap what you sow.

The process of successful gardening begins with the selection of proper seeds. If you are expecting a desirable harvest, it’s imperative that you begin with desirable seeds. The quality of your seeds will truly determine the quality of your harvest. Closely following quality seeds is quality soil. Garden soil is not conducive to seeds in the propagation stage. Potting soil or starter seed soil is a better choice for propagation due to it has all the nutrients for growth already added. Plus, starter seed soil is soft and fluffy soil with no sticks, stones, or other harmful debris that could slow the growth or potentially kill a seed trying to push through those conditions. However, garden soil is excellent for more mature plants in raised beds, containers, etc. Gardening requires careful planning and preparation and an understanding of the conditions that are necessary for your seeds to germinate and grow.