A Colorful Approach to an Abundant Life

Posted by Lynae L March 12, 2020

A Colorful Approach to an Abundant Life

Speaker: Dorothy Skiles

At our meeting this week we had the pleasure of hearing and learning from Dorothy Skiles, a garden extraordinaire who lives here in the central valley. Her garden is her “happy place”. She can often be found tinkering in her yard or green house and it brings her JOY.

While planting some amazing mixed pots with different succulents, annuals, and other fun fillers, she was able to get us excited about all things gardening. Planting mixed pots can seem overwhelming and scary for some, but Dorothy offered some great advice to get us started! Color, Texture, climate should be the three main things you think about when planting any potted plants and then follow these simple steps:

1. Fill the pot with soil (recommended brand shown in the photo)

2. Apply fertilizer- Osmocote (shown in photo)

3. Disturb the root of the plant before planting it. This means to rub and expose the root to ensure it will not be root bound.

4. Plant and add soil to fill the pot

5. Add tree moss or rocks to help keep the dirt in the pot when watering and hold the moisture.

“Life abundant is not about what I do or what is around me. An abundant life is all about what Christ has done and continues to do through me and for me.” Our theme verse for this year pairs so nicely with this. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have abundant life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

God wants nothing more for us than to seek and find him so we experience this abundant life with Him. He is with us and has a perfect plan for our lives. It is our job to seek and find Him and live according to His purpose.

God has placed us on this earth at this specific time in History- we have a purpose! Where do you find joy and purpose? Outside amongst God’s beautiful creation may be one of the many ways He shows Himself to you. God created beautiful things for us to enjoy. May you be blessed as you work in your gardens and among His creation! Happy gardening!