The gardener plants the precious seed in special seed cups in his greenhouse. He provides just the right soil, lighting, moisture, and nutrition so that the seeds have the optimum environment in which to grow. As the seed begins to sprout, the gardener tends to it with love and care. The seed becomes a tender shoot. Buds soon indicate where leaves and stems will grow.
Roots begin to dig into the soil seeking nutrients and life giving water.
As the seedling grows, the gardener is able to transplant it into larger and larger containers to make room for its growth. The greenhouse allows the gardener to control all of the elements of the environment so that the plant grows into a sturdy, mature plant with deep, well anchored roots, and a strong supportive trunk. Then the gardener makes the final transplant. He plants it out in the world where it will bear fruit, seed and reproduce. Now it is strong enough to withstand the harsh weather and storms of life, the heat and the bitter cold, as well as enjoy the warmth of the sun and the refreshing dew.