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My Father is the Gardener, Devotions in Botany and Gardening of the Bible Hardcover – October 24, 2022

by Shelley S. Cramm (Author), Lytton John Musselman (Other Contributor)
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My Father is the Gardener digs into the plants, gardening, and landscapes of the Bible, unearthing inspiration in the routine ways of caring for plants and keeping a garden. Shelley S. Cramm leads you through the gardener’s work—chores like preparing soil, watering, weeding, cultivating, and composting—to understand these practices as enriching garden metaphors full of wisdom and meaning in daily life. Her selection of Biblical plants, from flower bulbs to vegetables to shade and fruiting trees, connects horticultural subtleties to the deeper purposes of God. Pleasing-to-the-eye pages await you, marrying classic botanical illustrations with mesmerizing macrophotography of pressed plant specimens from the BRIT Herbarium and supporting institutions. Artist Layla Luna offers original drawings with an earthy, playful style, stirring God’s Word to whorl off the page and into your heart. Whether you are a seasoned gardener and confessed plant geek, or you are starting a garden and budding in faith, you will gather much from this delightful look at the world’s oldest gardening book. A wonderful gift for your favorite gardener!
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    12 years and up
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    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    9 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
  5. Publisher
    BRIT Press
  6. Publication date
    October 24, 2022
  7. ISBN-10
    1889878693
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1889878690
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My Father is the Gardener digs into the plants, gardening, and landscapes of the Bible, unearthing inspiration in the routine ways of caring for plants and keeping a garden. Shelley S. Cramm leads you through the gardener’s work—chores like preparing soil, watering, weeding, cultivating, and composting—to understand these practices as enriching garden metaphors full of wisdom and meaning in daily life. Her selection of Biblical plants, from flower bulbs to vegetables to shade and fruiting trees, connects horticultural subtleties to the deeper purposes of God. Pleasing-to-the-eye pages await you, marrying classic botanical illustrations with mesmerizing macrophotography of pressed plant specimens from the BRIT Herbarium and supporting institutions. Artist Layla Luna offers original drawings with an earthy, playful style, stirring God’s Word to whorl off the page and into your heart. Whether you are a seasoned gardener and confessed plant geek, or you are starting a garden and budding in faith, you will gather much from this delightful look at the world’s oldest gardening book. A wonderful gift for your favorite gardener!

About the Author

Shelley S. Cramm loves to see the ancient words of Scripture come alive in today’s gardens. She is the author of devotions for God’s Word for Gardeners Bible, writes regularly for her Devotions Blog at www.GardeninDelight.com, and speaks enthusiastically to garden clubs and faith groups about plants of the Bible and how to connect garden work and harvest joys to the Word of God. Her background includes a Master of Architecture from University of Illinois, Chicago; work in architectural and garden design; and leadership in local Bible study, prayer groups, Toastmasters International, and GardenComm: Garden Communicators International. Inspiration to write about plants of the Scriptures and gardening metaphor grew out of a routine of morning journaling and an enduring hope to finish housework and get out to the garden. She and her husband, Topher, have five grown children and live in Irving, Texas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BRIT Press (October 24, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1889878693
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1889878690
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.43 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Shelley S. Cramm loves to see the ancient words of Scripture come alive in today’s gardens. She is the author of devotions for God’s Word for Gardeners Bible, writes the Devotions Blog at www.gardenindelight.com, and speaks enthusiastically to garden clubs and faith groups about the connection of garden to table to Scripture to life. Her new book, My Father is the Gardener, will be released late November 2022.

Wife and mother of five, Shelley’s inspiration to write about gardening and the Bible grew out of a routine of morning journaling and an enduring hope to finish up the laundry and go outside and dig! Transplanted Californians, Shelley and her husband, Topher, live and garden happily in Irving, Texas.

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Gayle Hawley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift to Give or Receive for Gardeners and/or Anyone Who Appreciates Beauty in the Garden
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
I've read Shelley's blog/website for a long time and finally ordered her book. What took me so long?! This book is a great size to keep handy. A wonderful index of topics to easily find specific information. The illustrations are works of beautiful art. The scriptures are well chosen to include. The devotions are short and impactful. I gave a copy to a gardener friend who was very appreciative. I will be ordering more to share.
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al conner
5.0 out of 5 stars Meaningful Daily Devotionals by a plant lover who has a close relationship with God.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
What a treasure, My Father is the Gardener is! Both poetic metaphor, Holy scripture, and science interplay and are beautifully displayed with grace and beauty that befits both one’s imagination and faith.

Shelley once again brings her capabilities from botany and scripture to illustrate God’s majestic design, but also His personal faithfulness to carefully, masterfully tend to His precious children. The beautiful illustrations touch deep wells to the heart. What a satisfying devotional it is on many levels!

As the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel conducted his pea plant experiments, whose genetic rules became known as the laws of Mendelian inheritance, so it is, that Shelley draws us ever closer to our spiritual inheritance and truest significance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring-Intentional-Inovative
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
Shelley and her book have motivated me in new and meaning ways to continue to garden AND combine the love of it with the desire to know our Creator more fully. This book is remarkable is an understatement! She has given me and my garden new life and her insight, creativity in writing and love of the Lord is evident on every page. How unique and special is her work. This book is a must have for anyone who is passionate about nature or is wanting to get to know the importance of nature in scripture. Each page a wonderful treasure trove just waiting to educate and inspire!
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Carol J. Michel
5.0 out of 5 stars A Joy to Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
My Father is the Gardener is a joy to read. The author skillfully winds together gardening and Scripture in ways that will delight anyone, whether they are a gardener or just enjoy walking through a lovely garden. The illustrations are beautiful as well. You will want two copies, one to keep and one to give to a friend. This gift is perfect for anyone who loves God and His Creation and wants to deepen their understanding of both.
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The Gardener Wife
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a delight!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
It is truly a delight to open this book in the morning and see what the next day's reading holds in store for me. I love the way the author weaves different scriptures together with gardening quotations and observations. And the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous.
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Holly Couch
5.0 out of 5 stars Scripture comes alive!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2023
This devotional is full of God's Word. If you love your garden and His Word you will love how this devotional connects the two! I've bought several copies to share with my gardening friends.
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datteberry
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not a garderner but I really love this deep dive into God's Word!
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
Even if you are not a gardener, this devo book will encourage and enlighten you. And, the artwork is frame worthy!
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Charlotte Macfee
5.0 out of 5 stars Delight in the garden
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
Having devoured Shelley’s first book, God’s Word For Gardeners, I eagerly awaited her second book which is equally inspirational. In addition to the insightful metaphor of gardening tasks to our life’s journey, this book is delightfully illustrated with creative drawings, botanical photographs and drawings, giving the reader a better understanding of the plants of the Bible and a deeper meaning to scripture.
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