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Christian Saints cover many areas and gardening is included. There are several different gardening saints who are patrons to different aspects of gardening and plants.
St. Dorothy[]
Saint Dorothy (died ca. 311) was a 4th century virgin martyr who was executed at Caesarea Mazaca. She is the patron saint of horticulture, brewers, brides, florists, and gardeners.
St. Isadore[]
Isidore the Farmer, (c. 1070 – 15 May 1130) was a Spanish day laborer known for his goodness toward the poor and animals. He is the Catholic patron saint of farmers and of the city of Madrid.
St. Francis of Assisi[]
Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; 1181/1182 – October 3, 1226) was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He is the patron saint of animals and the Plants
St. Urban[]
Saint Urban was was Pope from 14 October 222 to 230. He is the patron saint of vineyards and grape growers.
St. Anthony of Padua[]
Anthony of Padua O.F.M., (born Fernando Martins de Bulhões; 15 August 1195 – 13 June 1231) was a Portuguese Catholic priest and He is the patron saint of harvests and lost animals.
St. Fiacre[]
Saint Fiacre (died c. 670) is the Irish patron saint of herb gardens and men who like to garden.
St. Phocas[]
Saint Phocas is the patron saint of gardeners, agricultural workers, farm workers, farmers, and field-hands.
St. Valentine[]
Saint Valentine was a third century Christian martyr who is the patron saint of lovers and small intimate gardens.
St. Patrick[]
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and organic gardening.