Weeds hinder the growth of a fruit tree. In order to protect the fruit, you must physically uproot and remove the offensive weed. This is a constant battle because “there will always be weeds.” As soon as you pull one pesky weed out, another one seems to appear over night. Vigilant weed control is necessary….
A fruitful tree must be nourished in order to encourage the growth process. This requires fertilizer. As you may know, one of the best substances to add to your soil is manure. The trick is to wait. After time has passed, the “undesirable elements” in the manure will die off, and it becomes a very…
Fruit trees need exposure to the sun. It’s the most important element in producing fruit with a good color and yummy flavor. If light intensity declines, a tree will be less fruitful. The analogy here is obvious, isn’t it? I need maximum time with the Son. Spending time exposed to His Light will help me…
I’ve spent the day reading online about dirt. Well, soil actually. Apparently, you must prepare the soil if you want your tree to take root and grow. The soil must have the right balance of nutrients and acidity so that it remains moist, but does not become overly saturated with water. You cannot plant a…
I am a city girl with a black thumb. I do not grow things. Fruit is purchased at the supermarket and brought home. I do not like to get my hands dirty. This year, my one-word focus is “fruitilicious.” My desire to is to live a fruitful life for God, but He is teaching me…
He’d been sitting out there for hours. We’d been sailing through the Inner Passage in Alaska for 13 days. On day 14, my husband disappeared onto the balcony with his binoculars and never came inside. I visited him a couple of times… with my winter coat on. I did not find the chill inviting, so…