The Graber family has a busy growing season ahead of them, and the entire family pitches in to help. Thirteen-year-old Gloria finds herself busy in the greenhouse—restocking the racks with fresh flowers, designing attractive planters, answering customers' questions, and ringing up sales.

Each day brings its unique customers and its unique challenges. In working with many people and their varied circumstances, Gloria finds opportunities to learn valuable lessons from their lives. She soon discovers that a growing season is for more than just growing beautiful plants. It is for growing in understanding the needs of her own heart and for developing a character that is beautiful and blooming for God.

Contents

• 1. What Is Flattery?
• 2. A Gift for Mother
• 3. The Partiality Problem
• 4. The Biggest Difference
• 5. Too Many Questions
• 6. Trespassing?
• 7. In Perfect Condition
• 8. Only a Sty
• 9. The Right Choice
• 10. True Peace
• 11. The Big Mistake
• 12. No Conversation
• 13. "I Will Trust..."
• 14. The Hoary Head
• 15. The County Fair
• 16. Too Much of a Good Thing
• 17. Anything for Anyone
• 18. When the Well Runs Dry
• 19. A Blanket for a Rooster
• 20. Seven Years
• 21. What the Wind Taught
• 22. Container Gardening
• 23. Not Just What Is Said
• 24. Minus a Mom
• 25. The Recycling Business