In loving memory of Alfred A. Gschnell, Sr. who passed away May 7, 2008

Gardener’s Creed

by Martha Lowery

I believe in good brown earth...sun, and seed and soil

Rest is sweetest when it comes after happy toil.

I believe in miracles...bud and leaf and fruit

Springing into loveliness from the miracle root.

I believe that God, who made worm and bird and bee,

Wanted us to make His world more beautiful to see.

Meant us to be gardeners ...making green things grow

I believe we do His work when we plant and sow.

I believe that He whose hand fashioned Eden’s bowers,

Put into the heart of man love of trees and flowers.

That is why a garden gives us blessings manifold

Health and healing and contentment...peace and joys untold.