There has been a long association between the discipline and joy of gardening and that of prayer and modern spiritual life. But hitherto these have not been explored in any depth. The author shows that flowers, trees, herbs and shrubs are intrinsically linked to our spirituality. In good times and i... (more)

The perfect Lenten book for those who like to see God in nature and who understand that the Church's year is based on nature's cycle. Thorn, Fire and Lily covers the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday and gives practical proof of the close link between prayer and gardening. Jane Mossendew'... (more)

Jane Mossendew's personal experience of gardening and spirituality has been carefully worked out over a number of years in this book of daily meditations based on a plant per day. Each day has a line drawing of the plant, a cultivation note, its history and lore. It includes meditation, suggested re... (more)