WINTER 2025 23 Seeds her father planted in her heart as a child came to fruition when Bethany Mieth (’14) took a leap of faith and became an entrepreneur. Throughout his teaching career, Mieth’s father (also a DBU alum) owned an irrigation business. Inspired by his example, the desire to own a small business one day was always in the back of her mind. When the opportunity arose to start a plant store with Hannah Street, her co-founder who was also in the plant business, Mieth seized her chance. Both women felt God leading them to share His love through one of the wonders of His creation—plants. "OASIS was born out of a lot of faith and gumption,” Mieth shared. While searching for a storefront location for the burgeoning business, her grandfather offered to share space with his electric bike shop housed in a garage in the Dallas Bishop Arts district. Street’s experience in the plant industry coupled with the full support of her family gave Mieth confidence to move forward in faith. Both women felt confirmation from the Lord that they were pursuing the right thing. In fact, six months after opening the store they called OASIS, Street and Mieth had an opportunity to move to a greenhouse in Bishop Arts. God’s provision proved to be a perfect location. With all their success, the new business also met with challenges along the way. COVID, a broken air conditioner in the middle of summer, and an unexpected tax bill threatened Mieth’s resolve. But she did not give up on her dream. "Every time a huge roadblock gets in the way, and Hannah and I have asked, 'How can we overcome this?' God comes through,” she said. “Instead of worrying first, we pray. We are diligent with our finances, kind to everyone who walks through our doors, and give the glory to God." OASIS represents a modern approach to plant shopping and helps customers create their own living oasis at home. As the women explain on the company website, “We desire to bring new growth and life into the concrete jungle we live in through living plants.” Unlike a traditional plant nursery, OASIS is set in a boutique atmosphere of the cozy cottage style of Bishop Arts and even offers home design services to incorporate plants into living spaces. Mieth and her husband, Jordan, have a young son named Gene. Spreading Seeds of Faith OASIS PLANT SHOP’S THRIVING MINISTRY IN BISHOP ARTS Bethany with her husband, Jordan, and son, Gene Bethany Mieth and Hannah Street, co-owners of the Oasis Plant Shop Hannah and Bethany
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