{"product_id":"grow-where-you-re-planted-reclaiming-eden-in-your-own-backyard","title":"Grow Where You’re Planted: Reclaiming Eden in Your Own Backyard","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Samantha Stephenson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ns-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Samantha Stephenson, inspired author and host of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYouTube channel, planted her first two raised beds, she wasn’t just growing vegetables; she was cultivating peace, beauty, and a deeper friendship with God. Her desire was to develop a nontoxic lifestyle, due in part to a debilitating chronic illness, and before long, her backyard hobby became a way of life, a journey of health, holiness, and renewal for body and soul.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not your average gardening book. Rather, it is a handbook for the heart that reveals the secrets to growing where you’re planted for the nourishment of both soil and soul. Practically, you’ll learn about “Tending the Garden” through planting, pruning, harvesting, and preserving. But spiritually, you’ll learn patience in waiting, generosity in giving, and gratitude for the seasons of life that unfold under God’s tender care.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephenson weaves Scripture, spiritual reflection, and family stories into every chapter, showing how gardening becomes a living parable of grace. Along the way, she offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“A Year in the Garden” checklist for seasonal planning and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step planting and harvesting guides — even for small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, organic methods and nontoxic practices for family and soil health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime-saving strategies and budget-friendly tips for real-world gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden-to-table recipes the whole family will love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative ways to involve your children and share the joy of growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe also includes a link on how to expand “Little Gardener” tips into a full, hands-on, literature-based elementary science curriculum for homeschooling families.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re tending a few pots on a balcony or dreaming of your own homestead, this book will help you reconnect with creation and with the Creator. It will show you how to place your life in the hands of the Divine Gardener, who prunes, nourishes, and delights in the fruit He grows in you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-container gb-container-a0127fd4 woo-endorsements-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gb-inside-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d3e5fdc6 gb-headline-text cam-description-heading\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Both deeply insightful and wildly practical, this book is gold. Connecting the realities of gardening with the spiritual life isn’t a new take, but not once did I feel I was reading fluffy, heard-those-before ideas. Stephenson is also mindful not to overwhelm as she inspires. As someone who longs to resist the siren call of the Internet and fully be where I am, I found that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas thoroughly resonant. I recommend it with my whole heart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eAmber Adrian Author, One. Tired. Mother. Substack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a wonderfully practical guide, both for the physical realm of the garden and the spiritual life of the soul. This book is a beautiful reminder that any person can experience an abundant harvest in his or her own life. Stephenson’s well-earned wisdom in matters pertaining to the garden and to the soul is truly a treasure trove for readers to discover.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eCecilia Blackwell Author, Missionary of Beauty Substack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A true call to become literally and figuratively grounded, with our hands buried in the earth and our hearts open to whatever may come from our toil,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a gardening book for everyone. As Stephenson aptly states, ‘We are all made for the Garden.’”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eEmily Hancock Mother; Nurse; Writer, Women’s Work Substack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e, Stephenson highlights the unique bond between mankind and the garden. Through pages filled with practical tips and thoughtful meditations, she reminds us that nourishment from the soil feeds both body and soul.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eEmily Malloy Author, Theology of Home IV: Arranging the Seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Christian tradition is replete with stories, imagery, and parables from earthy realities. In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e, we are given a twofold view of both physical and spiritual truths as they are gently placed in parallel. Becoming acquainted with the practical work of the ground, we plumb the human heart. Hands in the dirt become tools for contemplation. Here is a clear-eyed look at how, like what grows from the soil, we can be transformed — both given and giving life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eHaley Baumeister Author, Life Considered Substack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Samantha Stephenson offers a practical and personal guide for cultivating the garden in one’s own backyard—an apt metaphor and prescription for the crisis of the modern family. Her timeless vision of fruitfulness has that rare quality of informing and inspiring without pretense. Give this book to the people you love.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eHelen Roy Author, Helen Roy Writes Substack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e, Samantha Stephenson has created a vibrant, engaging vision of what it means to intertwine faith, family life, and gardening. She offers meditations on tending both the growth of the Catholic Faith and the growth of a family garden. Readers will enjoy her clear, thoughtful directions and meditations.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eIvana Greco Author, The Home Front Substack; Freelance writer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a delightful bounty of insightful knowledge for every backyard gardener, while offering prayerful reflections and rooting the reader in Christ.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"endorsement-source\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-name\"\u003eKimberly Cook Author, Motherhood Redeemed; Host, The Dignity of Women podcast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"endorser-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-repeater-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"endorsement-column-right\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Samantha Stephenson’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow Where You’re Planted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis replete with the age-old wisdom and practical knowledge of nature that many of us have lost. Samantha correlates the natural rhythms of the land with the movements of the heart and spirit. 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