Interactive Guide

Each plant carries a scripture, a story, and a reason. Explore the biblical plants Carol researched.

Each plant in GOD’s Plants carries a scripture, a story, and a lesson. Explore the garden of faith that Carol researched over years of dedicated study.

Explore the garden of faith that Carol researched. Her book, GOD’S Plants, features 66
biblical plants, the corresponding Scripture for each, and more.

Mint

matthew 23:23

A common herb used to season food, Jesus referenced Mint when teaching about tithing and the weightier matters of the law.

Herbs & Spices

Hyssop

Psalm 51:7

 Used in purification rituals, Hyssop symbolizes cleansing and repentance — “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.”

Herbs & Spices

Coriander

Exodus 16:31

 The manna from heaven was described as being like coriander seed — God’s daily provision for His people in the wilderness.

Herbs & Spices

Cumin

Isaiah 28:27

A spice carefully harvested, Cumin reminds us that God cares about the details of our lives with equal precision.

Herbs & Spices

Olive Tree

Genesis 8:11

The dove returned to Noah with an olive leaf — a symbol of peace, hope, and God’s promise after the flood.

Trees

Cedar of Lebanon

1 Kings 5:6

Mighty and enduring, Cedar was used to build Solomon’s Temple — representing strength, permanence, and worship.

Trees

Fig Tree

Matthew 21:19

Jesus cursed the barren fig tree as a lesson about genuine faith and bearing spiritual fruit in our lives.

Trees

Willow

Psalm 137:2

By the rivers of Babylon, the Israelites hung their harps on willow trees — a poignant image of sorrow and longing for home.

Trees

Almond Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Lily

Matthew 6:28

“Consider the lilies of the field” — Jesus taught that if God clothes the flowers so beautifully, how much more will He care for us.

Flowers

Rose of Sharon

Song of Solomon 2:1

A symbol of beauty and love in scripture, often associated with Christ’s love for His people.

Flowers

Mustard Seed

Matthew 13:31

The smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of garden plants — a powerful metaphor for faith that starts small but grows mighty.

Flowers

Lily of the Valley

Song of Solomon 2:1

Delicate and fragrant, representing humility, purity, and the return of Christ in Christian tradition.

Flowers

Wheat

Matthew 13:25

Central to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares — teaching us to trust God’s judgment and timing in separating good from evil.

Crops & Grains

Barley

Ruth 2:23

The grain Ruth gleaned from Boaz’s fields — a story of providence, loyalty, and God’s redemptive plan through ordinary people.

Crops & Grains

Rye

Ezekiel 4:9

One of the grains God instructed Ezekiel to use — representing sustenance and obedience even in difficult circumstances.

Crops & Grains

Flax

Exodus 9:31

Used for linen production in ancient times, Flax represents industry, provision, and the craftsmanship God gives His people.

Crops & Grains

Apple

Proverbs 25:11

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” — the beauty of timely, wise words.

Fruits

Grape Vine

John 15:5

“I am the vine, you are the branches” — one of Jesus’s most powerful teachings about abiding in Him for spiritual life.

Fruits

Melons

Numbers 11:5

The Israelites remembered the melons of Egypt — a reminder of God’s greater provision in the wilderness journey.

Fruits

Olive

Deuteronomy 8:8

Listed among the seven species of the Promised Land — a symbol of abundance, blessing, and God’s faithful provision.

Fruits

Crown of Thorns

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Bulrush

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Mulberry

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Galbanum

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Sweet Cane

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Rue

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Wormwood

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Mandrake

Proverbs 25:11

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” — the beauty of timely, wise words.

Fruits

Pomegranates

John 15:5

“I am the vine, you are the branches” — one of Jesus’s most powerful teachings about abiding in Him for spiritual life.

Fruits

Gourd

Numbers 11:5

The Israelites remembered the melons of Egypt — a reminder of God’s greater provision in the wilderness journey.

Fruits

Cucumber

Deuteronomy 8:8

Listed among the seven species of the Promised Land — a symbol of abundance, blessing, and God’s faithful provision.

Fruits

Garlic

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Leeks

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Onion

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Balm

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Hemlock

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Aloes

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Anise

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Galbanum

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Box Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Chestnut Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Cypress

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Fir Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Camphire

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Cinnamon

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Frankincense

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Myrrh

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Juniper Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Myrtle Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Oak Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Oil Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Palm tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Sycamine Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Algum Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Bay Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Beans

Matthew 13:25

Central to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares — teaching us to trust God’s judgment and timing in separating good from evil.

Crops & Grains

Lentils

Ruth 2:23

The grain Ruth gleaned from Boaz’s fields — a story of providence, loyalty, and God’s redemptive plan through ordinary people.

Crops & Grains

Fitches

Ezekiel 4:9

One of the grains God instructed Ezekiel to use — representing sustenance and obedience even in difficult circumstances.

Crops & Grains

Mallow

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Bramble

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Heath

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Thorns

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Dove's Dung

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Nettles

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Husk

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Mint

matthew 23:23

A common herb used to season food, Jesus referenced Mint when teaching about tithing and the weightier matters of the law.

Herbs & Spices

Hyssop

Psalm 51:7

 Used in purification rituals, Hyssop symbolizes cleansing and repentance — “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.”

Herbs & Spices

Coriander

Exodus 16:31

 The manna from heaven was described as being like coriander seed — God’s daily provision for His people in the wilderness.

Herbs & Spices

Cumin

Isaiah 28:27

A spice carefully harvested, Cumin reminds us that God cares about the details of our lives with equal precision.

Herbs & Spices

Bulrush

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Hemlock

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Aloes

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Anise

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Galbanum

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Sweet Cane

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Rue

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Wormwood

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Garlic

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Leeks

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Onion

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Balm

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Camphire

Exodus 2:3

The basket Moses was placed in among the reeds of the Nile — God’s protection over the smallest and most vulnerable.

Herbs & Spices

Cinnamon

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Frankincense

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Myrrh

Hosea 10:4

A bitter plant symbolizing poisoned agreements and the consequences of breaking faith with God and others.

Herbs & Spices

Olive Tree

Genesis 8:11

The dove returned to Noah with an olive leaf — a symbol of peace, hope, and God’s promise after the flood.

Trees

Cedar of Lebanon

1 Kings 5:6

Mighty and enduring, Cedar was used to build Solomon’s Temple — representing strength, permanence, and worship.

Trees

Fig Tree

Matthew 21:19

Jesus cursed the barren fig tree as a lesson about genuine faith and bearing spiritual fruit in our lives.

Trees

Willow

Psalm 137:2

By the rivers of Babylon, the Israelites hung their harps on willow trees — a poignant image of sorrow and longing for home.

Trees

Almond Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Mulberry

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Algum Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Bay Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Box Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Chestnut Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Cypress

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Fir Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Juniper Tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Myrtle Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Oak Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Oil Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Palm tree

Jeremiah 1:11

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch as a sign that He watches over His word to perform it — the first tree to bloom in spring.

Trees

Sycamine Tree

Luke 17:6

Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed could uproot a mulberry tree — the power of even the smallest belief.

Trees

Lily

Matthew 6:28

“Consider the lilies of the field” — Jesus taught that if God clothes the flowers so beautifully, how much more will He care for us.

Flowers

Rose of Sharon

Song of Solomon 2:1

A symbol of beauty and love in scripture, often associated with Christ’s love for His people.

Flowers

Mustard Seed

Matthew 13:31

The smallest of seeds that grows into the largest of garden plants — a powerful metaphor for faith that starts small but grows mighty.

Flowers

Lily of the Valley

Song of Solomon 2:1

Delicate and fragrant, representing humility, purity, and the return of Christ in Christian tradition.

Flowers

Crown of Thorns

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Mallow

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Thistle

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Nettles

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Bramble

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Heath

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Thorns

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Dove's Dung

Matthew 27:29

The most sacred plant in the book — telling the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and unfathomable love for all humanity.

Special

Wheat

Matthew 13:25

Central to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares — teaching us to trust God’s judgment and timing in separating good from evil.

Crops & Grains

Barley

Ruth 2:23

The grain Ruth gleaned from Boaz’s fields — a story of providence, loyalty, and God’s redemptive plan through ordinary people.

Crops & Grains

Rye

Ezekiel 4:9

One of the grains God instructed Ezekiel to use — representing sustenance and obedience even in difficult circumstances.

Crops & Grains

Flax

Exodus 9:31

Used for linen production in ancient times, Flax represents industry, provision, and the craftsmanship God gives His people.

Crops & Grains

Beans

Matthew 13:25

Central to the Parable of the Wheat and Tares — teaching us to trust God’s judgment and timing in separating good from evil.

Crops & Grains

Lentils

Ruth 2:23

The grain Ruth gleaned from Boaz’s fields — a story of providence, loyalty, and God’s redemptive plan through ordinary people.

Crops & Grains

Fitches

Ezekiel 4:9

One of the grains God instructed Ezekiel to use — representing sustenance and obedience even in difficult circumstances.

Crops & Grains

Apple

Proverbs 25:11

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” — the beauty of timely, wise words.

Fruits

Grape Vine

John 15:5

“I am the vine, you are the branches” — one of Jesus’s most powerful teachings about abiding in Him for spiritual life.

Fruits

Melons

Numbers 11:5

The Israelites remembered the melons of Egypt — a reminder of God’s greater provision in the wilderness journey.

Fruits

Olive

Deuteronomy 8:8

Listed among the seven species of the Promised Land — a symbol of abundance, blessing, and God’s faithful provision.

Fruits

Mandrake

Proverbs 25:11

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver” — the beauty of timely, wise words.

Fruits

Pomegranates

John 15:5

“I am the vine, you are the branches” — one of Jesus’s most powerful teachings about abiding in Him for spiritual life.

Fruits

Gourd

Numbers 11:5

The Israelites remembered the melons of Egypt — a reminder of God’s greater provision in the wilderness journey.

Fruits

Cucumber

Deuteronomy 8:8

Listed among the seven species of the Promised Land — a symbol of abundance, blessing, and God’s faithful provision.

Fruits

This is just a glimpse — the full book explores all 66 plants with stories, illustrations, and scripture.

Turn Every Plant Into a Lesson

Perfect for Sunday school teachers, homeschool parents, and anyone who wants to teach faith through natur