06/03/2026
With summer just about here, I found myself wanting to read something light, seasonal, and rooted in truth, so I pulled out Let’s Grow Something Great from the Sower and the Seeds Series . And honestly, it just feels like summer ministry.
The whole Garden News Network idea is such a creative way to retell Jesus’ parable of the sower. Daisy Bloom reporting live from the garden, Rocky Root offering seasoned wisdom, Benny the Bee buzzing with excitement, and Wanda W**d stirring up distraction, it’s playful, colorful, and full of personality. It made me smile, but it also made me think.
What stands out to me is how clearly the script shows that God plants seeds in us: seeds of love, faith, and truth, but the condition of the soil really matters. Distractions, doubt, worry, pride… they show up as weeds, rocks, or critters in the garden. And that’s something kids (and adults, if we’re honest) understand pretty quickly.
At its heart, this series feels like a simple invitation: pay attention to what’s growing in you. Are we letting God’s Word take root? Are we pulling weeds when they show up? Are we growing together under the care of the Master Gardener ?
I can easily see this working beautifully in VBS or children’s church this summer. It’s energetic and funny, but it keeps pointing back to Scripture in a way that’s clear and accessible.