As these members discovered, the possibilities for planting a successful garden are endless—even with minimal space, money, or experience. As members strive to be obedient to this principle, they will realize that by planting small seeds in the pursuit of self-reliance, they will reap great blessings for their efforts.
Elder Perry encouraged, "Our labors will continue to bring forth a more abundant harvest each year as we follow the Lord's law of the harvest. He has bound himself to provide us with abundance so long as we will live his law in righteousness and labor for that blessing.
"Have your own experience in planting a garden. Then make application in your own life of this great principle of the law of the harvest."4
For more information on how to plant a garden, visit the gardening section at providentliving.org.
Right: Using improved soil and intensive growing methods, it's possible to grow surprisingly productive gardens, even in relatively small spaces.
Below left: In Bolivia's chilly highlands a simple below-ground greenhouse, the panqar huyu, creates a mini climate suitable for growing vegetables that otherwise couldn't thrive.
In urban settings, well-kept containers and raised beds provide a green and welcoming relief from asphalt and concrete—as well as truly fresh vegetables that may otherwise be hard to obtain.
Photography by Curtis Anderson, Erin Pugh, Emily Davis, Craig Dimond, Photospin, Getty Images, and Digital Vision
Photography by Jason Swensen, Curtis Anderson, Erin Pugh, Emily Davis, Getty Images, and Photospin
Photography by Craig Dimond, and Getty Images
Spencer W. Kimball, "Family Preparedness," Ensign, May 1976, 124.
2.L. Tom Perry, "The Law of the Harvest," New Era, Oct. 1980, 4.
3.Ezra Taft Benson, "Prepare for the Days of Tribulation," Ensign, Nov. 1980, 32–34.
4.L. Tom Perry, New Era, Oct. 1980, 4.
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