The Way of Life
Garden for Life
| Garden for life is not just a mission statement at
Taylor Garden & Gift Shop in Florence, it is a way of life. Tommy Taylor says,
"gardening has its root in the Biblical account of God’s Creation. What a
wonderful beginning occupation for man. With disobedience came sweat and toil, which
happen to be good exercise and therapy. Jesus Christ taught in
"horticultural" terms, speaking of planting, reaping, pruning, and bearing
fruit. From Eden to Gethsemene the Bible refers to all aspects of gardening even to the
last chapter of Revelation. So, gardening must be for life and then some," Taylor
explains. Plants are our only
natural resource for oxygen, and they consume our carbon dioxide as they synthesize light
into food energy. Now THAT's gardening for our lives. Tommy Taylor, President of Taylor Garden & Gift Shop is a 4th generation nurseryman who not only enjoys gardening but also involves his family. Tommy is also a SCNA certified nursery professional. He also has a weekly TV segment on WBTW. His wife, Pauline, is a talented floral and interior designer who manages the Gift and Christmas shop. They met at Francis Marion University in 1970, of all things, raking leaves together. Their 3 children, Amy, Justin and Lauren, all help in the business and are talented musicians. They are learning many "melodies" of gardening as well. The Taylors are grateful to be in the Pee Dee with dedicated employees and devoted customers. Taylor says, "Our faith in the Lord for his loving kindness makes us appreciate gardening sincerely, noting that we plant and water but God alone gives the growth." |