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The Bible Garden
At Shepherd's Cross
At Shepherd's Cross
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden
of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15
of Eden to work it and take care of it." Genesis 2:15
The Bible Garden at Shepherd's Cross The Bible Garden at Shepherd’s Cross is unique in a few ways. Our vision in creating it was to bring to life Scripture that is familiar to a reader of the Bible, but may not be easily entered into from a more urban, modern perspective. Some Bible gardeners choose only biblically referenced plants —others only the varieties that thrive in this area, and will bring illumination to the Word of God. If you are not familiar with plants, there’s a lot of information here. If you are a garden enthusiast, you may recognize many of the specimens, and even much of what we say—but perhaps you can learn something new. Some of the plants here are not specifically mentioned in Scripture but grow in Israel now—we have tried to bring together relevant verses of the Bible, sometimes approaching by metaphor or inferring from the generalizations the more specific. Tours of the Bible Garden can be self-guided, or with prior appointment, led by Wilma Thompson, who has spent much time this past summer and fall preparing the garden for visitors. Placards with a related scripture verse, informational blurbs, and the specific Latin names are set around the house and garden where the Bible Garden is concentrated. This tour might especially interest: - Bible Study groups - School groups studying botany, geography, or general science - Home school tour groups - Sunday School classes GARDEN TOURS AVAILABLE SPRING THROUGH FALL Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. ~ Genesis 2:8, 15 ~ |
| NEW BIBLE GARDEN HANDBOOK! The Plants of the Bible Garden at Shepherd's Cross We have put together a small book with all the information about the garden's plants. These are for sale for $5 in the shop - a fun souvenir of Shepherd's Cross and a learning tool, too! |
| 918-342-5911 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017-0935 Hwy 66 & then 2.5 miles East on Akin Road (EW 45 Road or EW 450 Road) |
Contact us by e-mail at: SheepFarm@ShepherdsCross.com |
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 8:30-5:30 Extended hours for special events Closed Some Holiday Weekends Call or email for further details |