The Growing Zone

The Growing Zone is the department in ripen - a gardening lifestyle magazine that showcases growers, farmers, and good garden growing works.
To Realize A Dream – Joel Salatin – VIDEO
Joel Salatin is a farmer, author and influencer. His dream is a calling and purpose under the influence of God.
Redeeming The Dirt, Plant Simple Gardens To Share Jesus
Noah Sanders' ministry, Redeeming The Dirt, helps people plant simple gardens, train others and share the hope of Jesus.
To Realize A Dream
When you get to realize what generations could only dream of, you find the place only God could create.
Returning To Our Roots – VIDEO
Sophia Nguyen Eng talks about seeking God to make choices for family and finding community.
A Legacy Of Faith And Fruit
Farming blueberries is a legacy of the Vaccarella family in New Jersey. See how gardening can bare spiritual fruit.
Staying Committed At Amazing Grace Flower Farm
Veretta Hamlin knows that dedication and responsibility define commitment. See how that defines her.
At Paula Olivares’ Farm You Get A Basket of Flowers And A Whole Lot More
Paula Olivares found that a U-Pick flower farm is a great way to cultivate God made beauty for others.
Cultivating Community
New Garden Farm in Greensboro, North Carolina is a church garden ministry. See how you can do it too.
Cultivating Community – AUDIO
Steven Hebbard, Farm Director at New Garden Farm gives a tour of their church garden ministry. [AUDIO]
Good Soil
The path to good soil comes from taking thoughtful consideration for it. Here are 7 simple steps to good soil.
WHAT’S YOUR GARDENING STYLE?
If you don't know then take a look at how you decorate your home.
THIS TIME OF YEAR
In these blog posts, I will be sharing with you gardening in a creative way.