May-July 2023

This summer join us as we weed, till, water, thin and sweat our way into a season of knowing that we’ve come to far to look back, question why, have reservations or slow down. This May-July 2023 issue of ripen – a gardening lifestyle magazine is all about how to COMMIT your ways fully to God.

We all know the gardening lifestyle takes hard work but the process along the way provides space to learn, fellowship, participate in the natural rhythm and even relax, stand back and be an up-close witness to progress.

For some of you this may be your first growing season ever. Others have it down to a routine. All of us find that summer is the time where we truly commit to making it happen. As you do, you’re in store for a beautiful outcome. You’re not standing alone – this is the place that you’ve searched for so long.

Join in the conversations of this issue of ripen – a gardening lifestyle magazine and be an active part of our community. Share the magazine with others and invite them to join you. Lend your pictures and thoughts to the theme COMMIT with your social media hashtags #hereIam

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In this issue

Don’t Hold Back
Don't hold back what God is revealing to you. It's time to embrace the metamorphosis, the awakening, and fruitfulness that you were designed to do.
A Beautifully Set Table
Gretchen Bloom was an avid gardener. I learned gardening techniques - AND how to set a table.
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.
Gardens Grow Gardeners
Gretchen Bloom says experiences as a gardener impact life in many ways: physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Gardens, Faith And Fitness – Sustain Your Physical Fitness By Living Faithfully All Summer
Find a community garden this summer and commit to work alongside others. Tips to get started!