Download or read book Flowers of the Bible written by Allan A. Swenson and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening is America's number-one family hobby. This book focuses on the glories of biblical flowers and explains how to grow them yourself. Featured is a compilation of all the scriptural references to flowers, and information on: -- Planting and culture -- Choosing locations and preparing the soil -- Wildflowers of the Bible -- Sources for seeds, bulbs, and gardening supplies, including the latest suppliers for biblical plants from specialists and horticultural firms in Israel -- Plans for Bible gardens for church, synagogue, school, and community Readers will also be delighted to find a complete guide to biblical gardens around the U.S. and the rest of the world, and a special chapter on the magnificent Biblical Garden Preserve outside Tel Aviv.