Sorry I was not able to read you book but it went to archive before I could get to it. Sorry once again.

At the very beginning of Scripture, God proclaims that everything He created is good.

And as Timothy tells us in Scripture, “Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer. (1 Timothy 4:4-5).

Consider this book as a starting point for “everything good” in the fruits of the earth.


To my astonishment, I thoroughly enjoed the lovely "A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac: Cultivating Your Faith Throughout the Year" by Margaret Rose Realy, a master gardener, lay Benedictine, and retreat leader.

Why am I so surprised? Even though I love the outdoors, those who know me appreciate that I am do not enjoying gardening very much, even if I do keep a small garden. I’m the kind of person who enjoys mowing the lawn, because when you finish mowing, it looks finished and tidy (at least for a while). Gardening sometimes seems never-ending.

But this book has me not just considering planning and planting a Mary garden after her introduction to this ancient practice. More importantly, this book has helped me connect, in a fresh way, the seasons and the liturgical year.

A Catholic Gardener’s Spiritual Almanac is a rich, nourishing book about the spirituality of gardening and how gardening metaphors are so apt for the spiritual life.

Each chapter covers a month in the year, its traditions and feasts, both little-known and popular, and how the weather and climate of each month says something about the spiritual journey. Healy also includes gardening tips and ideas for each month. The book is replete with quotes from the saints, interesting legends and traditions related to the earth, and much more.

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