Seeds Of Faith Community Garden

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🙌 86.70 pounds of fresh produce were donated to ECHO this week. Harvest included collards, potatoes, daikon radishes, squash, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and pole beans. Thank you to everyone who helped grow and gather this abundance.

We’ve also begun covering a few beds as we start wrapping up the season and prepare to let the soil rest and restore over the summer months. Even in the resting, we trust in His plan.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Don’t forget about our upcoming workday. This will be the final workday of the season, and we need all hands on deck to help close beds and assist those who rented plots with covering theirs. Your help makes a big difference as we prepare the garden for the months ahead.

06/03/2026

We planted our daikon radishes back in March… which, according to just about every gardening guide, was not the “right” time.

But we had the space, so we planted them anyway.

And guess what? They’ve done amazingly well.

It’s moments like this that remind us, sometimes it’s not about perfect timing or expert advice. Sometimes it’s simply about stepping out, doing what you can with what you have, and trusting the outcome.

That’s when you know God is in control.

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

🥕🌱 OUR "GROW A ROW" PROJECT 🌱🥕⁠
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Have you checked out our newly-launched Grow A Row Project? We're inviting growers to plant an extra row or garden bed for their neighbors! 💚👩🏽‍🌾⁠
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Add a special Grow A Row packet of Narvik F1 carrot seed to your order for just $1, while supplies last. (Packets are limited to one per order, tax and shipping not included.) ⁠
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We’ve chosen carrots for our Grow A Row Project because they’re delicious, raw or cooked; they’re packed with beta-carotene, fiber, antioxidants, and other important vitamins and minerals; they’re easy to grow and harvest; and they store well. Narvik F1 is a high-yielding, versatile carrot variety, with great taste, crisp texture and excellent storage potential. ⁠
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Here’s how to get involved: ⁠
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🥕 When planning a garden or growing space, designate a portion of it for donation. Any amount of donated produce makes a difference. ⁠
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🥕 Find a local recipient. Check with local food pantries to see if they accept fresh produce donations. Sites like Ample Harvest can help locate organizations who accept donated produce. ⁠
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🥕 Harvest & donate safely. Harvest produce when it is fresh and clean. Wash it well but do not process or package it, unless otherwise instructed. ⁠
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Head to our blog for more about this new project! bit.ly/4shtoli 🌱🥕⁠
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05/31/2026

“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

Soil pH is a hidden factor that makes a big difference. It determines how well plants can access the nutrients already in the soil. Even when a garden looks healthy on the surface, the soil underneath may be out of balance—causing nutrients to be “locked up.”

In the same way, our lives can look fruitful on the outside, while something deeper is out of alignment. Just as plants struggle when the soil isn’t right, we can struggle when our foundation isn’t where it should be.

A soil test reveals what’s really going on beneath the surface and gives us the chance to restore balance so things can truly thrive. God works the same way, caring about the condition of the heart, not just what can be seen.

Have you tested your soil lately?

05/29/2026

🍉 Abiding in the Vine: A Lesson from the Watermelon Tendril

When a watermelon is ready, the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dry. It’s nature’s signal that the melon has stayed connected long enough to be nourished and sweetened on the vine.

Watermelons only ripen while attached to the plant—once picked, they stop developing. That’s why timing and connection matter.

It’s a beautiful picture of John 15:4–5:
“Abide in Me… for apart from Me you can do nothing.”

Just like the watermelon depends on the vine, we depend on Jesus. Stay connected to the Source, and fruit will follow.

Stay rooted. Stay abiding. 🙏

05/27/2026

🤩 81.7 pounds of fresh produce donated to ECHO today.

Collards, onions, potatoes, squash, and plenty of cucumbers were harvested and shared. We are grateful for the Lord’s provision and the opportunity to be His hands and feet, serving others through the harvest.

We also had a wonderful consultation with Joshua Young of to help improve our soil, and we are looking forward to even higher yields to better support our community.

“Those who sow generously will also reap generously.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6

05/25/2026

🇺🇸Today we pause in the garden to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Because of their sacrifice, we are able to gather, grow, and serve together.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13

We remember. We honor. We give thanks.