Another song inspired by love of land is the 1960s ballad by Jean Ritchie, "Cool of Day"

My Lord he said unto me
do you like my garden so fair?
you may live in this garden
if you keep the grasses green
and i'll return in the cool of day...

etc.

I heard a minor-sounding version, like the original, and I've also heard it with major chords and both sound good.