Seeds Make A Fresh Start For A New Growing Year

Although we are ankle deep in snow, it’s time to start thinking about seeds for this summer. We are going through our inventory and ordering new seeds, considering which produce will benefit us the most.

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To begin, we discussed the common meals we cook. For example, if we make chili we wouldn’t need different types of beans or tomatoes that could easily be grown in our garden. Vegetable soup is another dish that includes ingredients that can be grown in our garden.

A great to start is to sit down and write out some of your staple or favorite meals to cook. Look at the ingredients in those meals and consider what you can grow and make homemade instead of buying from a store. My goal is to focus on our garden in the coming spring, summer, and fall. While it may seem daunting and like a lot of work on the flip side, our grocery bill has been very low this year. The best part is that we can offset the rising grocery prices. I even splurge on a few food items that we don’t always get.

What are you planning to grow in your garden this year? Will you start from seeds or buys plants?

Past Years

In the past, we have planted beans, watermelon, and various melons from seeds. However in, recent years, we have opted to purchase cucumbers, tomatoes, and pepper plants because they have yielded the best results for us.

New Starts

This year, we are excited to try starting more of our own plants from seeds. I am especially looking forward to involving our kids in this process, as they are at an age where they are will find joy in watching the plants grow. I also think it will help them take even more ownership in helping with the garden from the beginning stages.

Additionally, we plan to get some seed potatoes this year. We noticed that using leftover potatoes that had sprouted did not produce as well as the previous year. While there may have been other factors at played, we hope that by starting with seed potatoes from the store and using some of our leftover potatoes from the last harvest we will have a successful crop that will last us throughout the year.

Faith

Seeds as a Metaphor for Faith

Faith as a Mustard Seed: Jesus teaches in Matthew 17:20 that faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains. This is a powerful reminder that small acts of faith can yield great results. Just like a tiny seed grows into a strong, fruitful plant, our faith, though small at first, can grow and produce abundant fruit.
Planting Seeds of Hope: Each seed planted is an act of faith, hoping that it will grow and bear fruit. As gardeners, we trust that with proper care, the seed will flourish. Similarly, our faith grows as we trust in God’s promises and provision.

Practical Ways to Connect Your Faith to Gardening

Start a Garden with Intentional Prayer: Before planting, pray over your seeds and the garden you will cultivate. Ask God for guidance, patience, and the ability to care for His creation well.
Scripture on Garden Markers: Consider placing Bible verses or inspirational quotes along with your plants. For example, you could place a sign near your tomatoes with Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Teach Children About Faith Through Gardening: Gardening is a wonderful way to teach children about the beauty of creation, faith, and God’s provision. Use it as a tool to teach them about patience and trust in God.

Matthew 17:20 (NIV)

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”