by CJ Gilbert | Aug 11, 2022 | Soul Gardening
At the age of nineteen I began my career in horticulture, and I gave my life to Jesus. The next forty plus years provided countless opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. This month I have embarked on the greatest faith journey of my life to grow as...
by CJ Gilbert | Aug 10, 2022 | Garden Inspiration
As a Master Gardener, wherever I travel the view I see is always through the eyes of a gardener. My favorite past time is visiting botanical gardens, plant nurseries and local parks and meeting new plant friends along the way. I am always on the look out for Garden...
by CJ Gilbert | Aug 9, 2022 | Nature Love
I had my first memorable encounter with nature at the age of seven when I discovered a wild sunflower on a walk in my rural neighborhood. That wonder continued into a lifelong career in horticulture. After I retired in 2020, nature became my patient teacher as I...
by CJ Gilbert | Aug 8, 2022 | Adventures with Auntie Deb
My love for exploring nature with children began when my son Kris was born. After teaching his second grade class about plants, my gift for teaching emerged. Throughout my career I have loved educating people of all ages about the plant world, but children remain my...
by CJ Gilbert | Aug 1, 2022 | Adventures with Auntie Deb, Garden Inspiration, Nature Love, Seeds of Hope, Soul Gardening
Have you ever been on a hike and come across a small tree sprouting through the crevices of the rocks? How could growth possibly take root in such harsh conditions. Our world today can be a challenging environment to grow. If we focus on the news and the upheaval...
