My family and I recently watched a documentary entitled "Back to Eden".
It is about observing how God created nature, and implementing those concepts in the home garden. The website description is as follows:
"After years of back-breaking toil in ground ravaged by the effects of man-made growing systems, Paul Gautschi has discovered a taste of what God intended for mankind in the garden of Eden. Some of the vital issues facing agriculture today include soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, weed control, pest control, crop rotation, and PH issues. None of these issues exist in the unaltered state of nature or in Paul’s gardens and orchards.
“Back to Eden” invites you to take a walk with Paul as he teaches you sustainable organic growing methods that are capable of being implemented in diverse climates around the world."
We were so impressed and encouraged by the information in this film, that I would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in gardening. You can watch it online for free at
http://backtoedenfilm.com/
I am so thankful to God for putting this film into our lives right before gardening season this year, as we will be implementing this method in our new herb and vegetable gardens. He provided for the fact that we do not own a tractor so beautifully!
Also, I was very convicted by how Paul Gautschi consulted the Lord even in his gardening techniques. I suppose I have always considered the garden to by my deal, without realizing that God is the ultimate Gardener! I have been earnestly praying that the Lord will reveal things to me in my gardening journey this year, and help us to bless others who may not be able to garden.
Below is the plan I have laid out for our vegetable garden. I know it is very small, but I hope you are able to get the gist of it!
It is going to be 100ft by 70ft, which is a major venture for us. My mom and I are also working on the herb garden plan, which I will post when completed.
