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GARDENING
Food for thought
What are you staring
yourself blind against?
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Milanie Vosloo
e stare ourselves blind against the Goliaths and
the Philistines, while there are five little stones
and a catapult next to us.
There is no need to spell out the challenges fac-
ing our country, agriculture or land. We are tired of the huge
problems which do not seem to be dealt with properly.
We do everything we can to avert the bad and ensure a future
for our children. However, I often think we are doing it with the
wrong equipment. We try to take on the Goliaths with their ac-
couterments and methods. We forget about the story of David,
that we have a mighty God on our side and that a small cata-
pult of hope and five little stones of faith are more than enough.
Take a walk down to the River of Life more often, to waters of
rest, where we can hear God's voice and pick up the truths,
truths such as God's faithfulness, His protection and especially
His love. We should put these undoubted promises deep into
the pockets of our hearts and use when we really need it.
It seemed impossible for the Israelites to leave Egypt; unthink-
able that water would flow from a rock, bread would fall from
the sky, a few men conquer a host of people... that one young
boy would slay a giant. And yet, all these things happened,
because there was a God.
What are you staring yourself blind against? The hurdles and
challenges on your life journey? Or against the God who pro-
tected His children and still promises to hold His hand over me.
I am important to God. He gives me the strength to do what He
asks of me. (Isaia 49:2b, 4b).
Lord, please change the way in which I look at things - in or-
der for me to see You. Then five little stones will be more than
enough.
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SENWES SCENARIO | WINTER 2018
59 | Winter and its leafy carpet
suppliers have made it easy by providing a visual picture of
what is required for leaf growth, flowers, fruit and vegetables.
WINTER FLOWERS
Primulas are dependable (sun/shade)
Pansies are colourful (sun)
Alyssum for the borders (sun)
Delphiniums for height (sun)
Dianthus for height (sun)
Foxgloves for height (sun)
Petunias for intense colour (sun)
Snapdragons for beauty (sun)
Bulbs
Daffodils, anemones, tulips and freesias in sunlight.
Autumn is the time to prune drastically. Trees and shrubs must
be cut back and thinned out. If you haven't done it, do it now.
It enables the plant to channel the necessary nutrients to new
growth and blossoms. Autumn is a good time to plant ne